The Afterglow: A Postpartum Support Group

For new parents (UCSF patients only): Fee 
In this four-week postpartum support group, new parents with their babies will gather to share their experiences, discuss the highs and lows of motherhood, learn about the “Baby Blues” and support one another in their new days of parenting. (Recommended for mothers, support person(s) and babies 0-6 months). This group is facilitated by Juli Fraga, PsyD. Psychologist specializing in perinatal wellness and Cherry Jones, CIMI, LMFT.

Mondays |  (Currently held virtually)

*All sessions are held over Zoom due to COVID health restrictions.
Fee: $120 per series, Four sessions per series

Note: Scholarships available.

MILK-Mother & Infant Lactation Kooperative

MILK is a FREE weekly breastfeeding and mother support group. Moms and babies ranging in age from newborn to six months old are welcome. Share your experiences and learn how other mothers are adjusting to the demands of motherhood.
Get your questions answered with evidence-based lactation information.

MILK is offering Zoom sessions led by our board certified lactation consultants. Registration required. Space is limited.

Tuesdays 1:30-3:00pm (Currently held over Zoom)

Fridays 10:00-11:30 am (Currently held over Zoom)

“Before attending the group, all I knew is that I wanted to breastfeed...I came for the first time with my 5-day old baby and attending the group not only increased my confidence in breastfeeding, but transformed my transition into motherhood.”  MILK Participant

Postpartum Online Support

Postpartum Village Virtual Support Group for UCSF Patients: Free

Listen and share your story as a parent of a newborn, from the comfort of your own home.
This postpartum virtual support group is offered on a drop-in basis.
Our goal is to support our postpartum patients who are facing the ups and downs of being a parent, healing and connecting with other families especially during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Facilitated peer support
  • Strategies for postpartum recovery
  • Practice of stress reduction techniques, such as mindfulness.

This support group is not intended to treat direct postpartum medical conditions, but a referral can be provided if needed.
Facilitated by Sasha Yamnik, CNM, and/or Patricia Robertson MD

Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30pm  (Currently held virtually)

Call 415.514.2670 or register.