Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Groups

Find your village!

PLEASE NOTE:  This page includes all free support groups in Connecticut known to PSI-CT at this time.  Listing of a group on this website page is in no way an endorsement of such group or meant to show preference of a listed group over a group which is not listed on this website page.  Individuals/families are responsible for choosing a support group which best meets their needs and provides the support they are looking for at any given time. Group facilitators are individually responsible for the content and process of their particular support group.  Please contact the Support Group Committee Chair, psictgroups@gmail.com, if you would like to add or remove a group from this list.  Thank you!

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Groups are available through Hope After Loss  www.hopeafterloss.org

National perinatal mental health support groups are available at www.postpartum.net

Connecticut Support Groups Listing

Fairfield County

IN-PERSON GROUP!

Lactation Support Group

  • When: Bi-Weekly in Person 10:00-1130 Wednesdays
  • Contact: Cristina Bierce & Grace Morningstar
  • Email cristina@cristinabierce.com to register
  • In-person 94 Locust Ave Danbury
  • Free!

Litchfield County

Middlesex County

VIRTUAL GROUP!

Circle of Mamas – Support Group for New Moms

VIRTUAL GROUP!

It Takes A Village

New Haven County

VIRTUAL GROUP!

Moms Group (of Milford)

IN-PERSON GROUP!

LGBTQIA+ Parenting Group for Parents and Babies (up to 2 years)

  • Where: In-Person at Empowered Beginnings 3074 Whitney Ave Hamden CT
  • When: Monthly on Saturdays 2-4pm
  • Email Ashley at ashley@ebdoulas.com to sign up
  • This is co-facilitated by a LGBTQIA peer.
IN-PERSON GROUP!

4th Trimester Support Group

  • Where: In-Person at Empowered Beginnings 3074 Whitney Ave Hamden CT Suite 211
  • When: Weekly on Wednesdays 11am-1pm
  • Contact: Rebecca Greenberg @ info@newlifedoulas.com or register here https://forms.gle/RdofPHpJ6GTMLR5EA

IN-PERSON GROUP!

Yale New Haven WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

Led by Taylor Smith & Geraldine Mateo

  • When: Thursday10-11:30a Weekly
  • Contact: Taylor Smith, Geraldine Mateo taylor.smith@ynhh.org, 203-430-5762
  • Location: 150 Sargent Drive, New Haven. Inside the Fair Haven Pediatric Clinic
  • To register: Ynhh.org/events (search breastfeeding, select Sargent Drive location)
  • While this group is offered by WIC, it is free and open to all postpartum breastfeeding families; children and supports welcome!

New London County

IN-PERSON GROUP!

Niantic New Mama Support Circle

  • Location: in-person Waterford Public Library
  • When: Bi-Weekly, 10 am to 12 pm
  • Contact: Marie Russell at thegivingdoula@gmail.com for the zoom invitation and the schedule!

Hartford County

VIRTUAL GROUP!

ABC ~ Adjustment to Baby Challenges Support Circle

VIRTUAL GROUP!

Life After NICU Parent Support Group

Life After NICU is a support group for parents of color in the Greater Hartford area who are going through or survived the NICU experience with their pre-term or full-term infants. It can sometimes be hard for NICU parents to find the time to get to a group but now you can “ZOOM” in from the comfort of your home and meet other parents who face these challenges.

  • Location: ONLINE
  • When: Every Second Saturday of the Month from 2-3:30pm
  • Contact: Whitley Mingo, at 860-578-2323 or Nubeingdoula@gmail.com
In-Person Group!

The Brave Space

This group is for moms that are juggling all the struggles of postpartum. From breastfeeding to sleep issues, to all the feelings and self-doubts that come up for new moms. Come find your people in the Brave space. Hosted by Ailish McMahon-Lewis of Birthing Bravely who is a Reiki Master, Holistic Birth and Postpartum Doula and Sleep Consultant and Wendy Mohr Retired RN that specialized in woman’s health for over 35 years!

VIRTUAL GROUP!

Growing Together: Young Expectant Mom Group

Free ongoing support group open for any young women up to age 21 who is expecting a baby. Connect with other young expecting moms in a supportive and educational space. Join us to discuss issues, challenges, and concerns during this season .

In Person Group!

New Infant Support Group

A weekly support group for parents with new infants. An opportunity to connect with other parents, ask questions with a postpartum doula and hear tips and advice on caring for an infant.

In-Person Group!

New Moms Group!

Led by Board Certified Lactation Consultant Nicky Prince.

Tolland County

VIRTUAL GROUP!

Parenting Support Squad:

A free parenting group for families or caregivers with children 0-5!

  • Location: On Zoom!
  • Connect, Share and Learn together
  • Tuesdays 10-11 AM (The 1 st and 3 rd week of each month)
  • Contact or with questions or to register and receive the zoom link:
  • Sandra Assanowicz: SAssanowicz@DayKimball.org Call or text 860.428.0444
  • Dea Vernott: dea.vernott@lmhosp.org 860-442-0711 x5007 or text 203-903-7536

Windham County

IN-PERSON GROUP

Eastern Connecticut Chapter Breastfeeding USA

  • Location: Hybrid: Canterbury Public Library, 1 Municipal Dr. Canterbury CT 06331 or Google Meet
  • When: Monthly on Wednesdays 5:00PM-6:00PM
  • Contact: Erinn Tanguay
  • Email: Erinn.Tanguay@breastfeedingusa.org/ or call 860-908-3500
Virtual Group!

Strong Like a Mother

  • Location: Zoom
  • When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month 7:00-8:00pm.
  • Contact: Erin Rhault
  • Please email ErinR@teegonline.org for the meeting link and for the registration paperwork. 
Support Group Spreadsheet

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2023 CT Support Groups

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