Meet with parents, siblings, family, midwives, doulas and supporters of natural birth and homebirth. Please feel free to organize meetups, suggest events, or offer any other sort of feedback!  I have a  lot less time to directly organize the group these days, but I will keep it running and try to make it to events.

This group was created for new moms who live in the central OC area and who are interested in making connections and friends with other moms who practice or want to practice attachment parenting (co-sleeping, breastfeeding, babywearing, etc.) and other natural living methods for their family. All moms in the area (Orange, Villa Park, Tustin, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Irvine) are encouraged to join.

This group is designed to bring together like-minded parents who want to raise their children in the most natural way possible. Possible group topics include speakers available for information on midwifery/doula support, breast-feeding, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, vaccine safety, among others. Quarterly discussions on various articles from Pathways to Family Wellness, a great resource for natural parenting will occur as well. You can find subscription information here: http://pathwaystofa …

I'm starting this group because I had a wonderful homebirth experience with my first child in Dec. 2011, and I'm planning to have another homebirth with my second child due in early July. I want to find a small group of women who have had a homebirth or who are now pregnant and considering homebirth as an option. I want to build a support system for us as we go through this unique experience together. I want women to know that there are resources and communities who believe that birth is a natur …

You don't even have to leave the comforts of your own home! I believe pregnant women need to have a space where they can come together and support one another throughout their entire pregnancy.  Women need a sacred place to come and just let their hair down. It is important that each pregnant woman feels nurtured, supported and cared for during this most intimate and heightened time in her life. In this group, you will share, listen, laugh, meditate, pray, grow, rest and renew. As well as, engag …

We are here for moms and birth professionals to educate and provide a community for networking, education, classes, gathering and events. Our gathering include a mommy and me holistic monthy gathering, classes, care, and gatherings for pregnancy, raising healthy children with homeopathy, vaccine alternatives, educating the immune system. Training seminars on Homeopathy, Bach Flowers, Reiki, Astrology Personalities, Hypnosis, N.L.P, and more classes on demand.

Looking for a connection to moms practicing attachment parenting? Do you practice gentle discipline and would like to be with other moms that do the same?  Meet others with a desire to parent in harmony with their child's nature and spirit.  Attachment parenting and gentle discipline goes beyond babies and toddlers. The principles of unconditional love and support stay with us and our children as they grow and continue to experiment with the world.  We believe in parenting joyfully, nonviolently …

I started this group because I believe that you, very young parents-to-be need to connect with one another. Becoming a premature parent isn't easy, it has its own set of challenges and issues. If you are under 20 years old and expecting your first child, please come hang out twice a month with other young mamas and papas-to-be and chat, learn some meditation tips while asking questions, socializing, making new friends. I'm here to facilitate and answer your questions but this is mainly an oppor …

Ventura Crunchy Mamas are mamas who are inspired to live a more organic and natural life for themselves and their babies. This group is for stay-at-home or work-from-home or working mamas who want to meet other mamas and their babies to talk about cloth diapers, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, baby wearing... and everything else crunchy. We try and meet at least once a week at a local park, the beach, a short hike or at each others homes on occasion as well. This group is for Mamas who want to get o …

This is a FREE informational class for expectant parents exploring the many birthing options available to them. It is an introduction for our upcoming 6-week which begins in April in which we will celebrate the sacredness of this transformative journey. Some of what we will explore: - how to create and maintain a conscious connection to your child throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond - all you need to know about the physiology of pregnancy and birth, nutrition, laboring techniques, hosp …

40 Weeks is an educationally based forum for expecting parents and those with children up to one year old.   It is about creating a community to share in a non-judgmental way.  It's about providing educators who have met the Ollie & Me standard.   But more than anything ... it's about meeting other pregnant mamas, making life long friends and sharing the art of being a mother. J oin us.

This group is dedicated to moms-to-be and moms who understand the benefits of exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, who would like to meet other like-minded mommies! We will have amazing and relaxing Prenatal Yoga and Fitness Classes, Postpartum Stroller Fitness Classes and Mommy & Me postpartum exercise classes. Prenatal Fitness classes combine walking, yoga, and some resistance bands.  We will also have weekly prenatal yoga classes.   Stroller fitness/mommy and me classes combine walking w …

Free weekly walks with a DONA trained Doula and other pregnant moms-to-be. Come talk about all things baby, meet some other pregnant women and get some exercise too!

Each Wednesday from 10 am - 11:30 am Ollie & Me hosts Milk & Cookies. Milk & Cookies is an open group for any mom who is currently breastfeeding and would like the support of like minded moms. Not all babies who attend are 100% breastfed, but no one is judged. Lactation consultant., Wendy Colson, RN, IBCLC is to here help, and our amazing moms are here to share what works for them! You must RSVP, space is limited. You won't want to miss Milk & Cookies! It's North County's most talked about suppo …

A private group for anyone who doesn't vaccinate or who is interested in learning more about this topic. By getting to know what allies we have in our community we can form personal relationships and keep each other informed on current events regarding vaccines legislation and in the media. We can set up info booths at local events and rally together if necessary to raise awareness of families like us choosing to exempt our families from vaccines fully within our legal rights as well as human ri …

Mom and Me Play Group: Join other moms with children ages birth through five for a time of science exploration, crafts, games, songs, and an interactive Bible story. Have fun playing with your child and connecting with other moms. We meet the first Tuesday of every month at La Jolla Community Church/Eastgate Christian School from 9:00am to 10:30am. Everyone is welcome! There is no cost to participate and a kid friendly snack will be provided.  *Please note that while all ages are welcome, some o …

Welcome to the Play 'n Nature ~ Eco-friendly families group. This group is for babies/children and their families to connect and share their stories, and experience about living and raising their children simply and naturally. In this group we will share ways to live more eco-friendly and frugal. Sustainable living ~ such as organic gardening, healthy meals, organic/recycled hand made clothing, knitting, crocheting, and lots more... Learning and teaching each other valuable skills. Everyone i …

Improve your and your baby’s health as you relax your body. Yoga is an easy way to improve the quality of your pregnancy and birth. We’ll show a comfortable, natural way to: * Reduce common pregnancy discomforts * Improve circulation * Have a deeper connection with your baby A strong body and a calm mind make pregnancy more enjoyable! Our prenatal class includes authentic, gentle yoga exercises that promote greater health, energy and relaxation, as well as breathing and meditation techni …

Whether you are a little granola or full on crunchy this is the group for you! The goal of this group is to create an environment within our community where like-minded parents and little ones can gather to SUPPORT and LEARN from one another. No Fear, No Judgement. Parents can take initiative in organizing activities, playdates, and parent's nites! We hope to have an activity every week!!

Are you the parent of a small child or infant and interested in connecting with others devoted to exploring the many challenges of raising healthy children? Are you interested in learning more about conscious living choices like breastfeeding, healthy diets, and compassionate parenting, and would like to explore these and other issues that emphasize making personal choices responsibly and in a loving manner? Then the Pathways Connect Gathering Group - San Diego North Inland is the group for you! …