MILKAPALOOZA: 4th Annual Community Breastfeeding Celebration
Aug
21
5:00 PM17:00

MILKAPALOOZA: 4th Annual Community Breastfeeding Celebration

An giant community picnic on the grounds of HumanKind from 5pm - 8pm.

This collaboration between The Motherhood Collective, a program of HumanKind and Women & Children’s Services at Centra features live music, dozens of food trucks, goodie bags for every car, and a public “latch-on” at 6:30pm.

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Dec
14
7:00 PM19:00

PMAD Support Group: Finding joy and peace (creating a joy journal/calendar)

A peer-to-peer support group for women experiencing depression and/or anxiety in pregnancy or postpartum. Offering women the opportunity to validate experiences, share coping strategies, and gain support and encouragement. PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth. With help you will be well.

For immediate support, email: contact@themotherhoodcollective.org.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Children under one can stay right with you. For children between the ages of one and four, we offer

FREE on-site childcare. Sign up at this link: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare

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Dec
14
7:00 PM19:00

Adoption & Foster Care Support Group: A Year in Review

Peer-to-peer support for women walking through every step of foster care and adoption. Supporting and educating women as we acclimate to life (in any season) with foster and adoptive children.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain support and encouragement.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


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Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

Café: Girlfriend's Guide to Birth : What Every Woman Should Know

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. Register here for FREE CHILDCARE for children ages 1-4: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare (babies under one stay with you!)

Our Cafe mornings close with peer-led small groups on Pregnancy/Birth, Infancy (0-6 months, 6-12 months) and Parenting. During small group time, we are often able to offer Care Group for those walking through infertility, miscarriage and child loss.

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Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

NICU Support Group: Struggles of having a child in the NICU with other children at home

Peer-to-peer support for women with newborns in the Intensive Care Nursery or adjusting to life at home. Led by NICU Mothers and Social Workers.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain education. You are not alone.

Friends and support are welcome to attend.


Sponsored by:

Traditional Midwifery of Lynchburg - bit.ly/lynchburgmidwifery

Reproductive Medicine & Surgery Center of VA - http://bit.ly/2q8njh0

Johnson Health Center - http://bit.ly/2qSMDqG

CMG Women's Center - http://bit.ly/2qh5I1A

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Lynchburg, VA

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Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

Care Group: Big Picture Timeline - A Look Back at 2020

Life is full of peaks and valleys. Join us to look back at your year as a whole and map out the high and lows as you’ve walked through infertility, miscarriage, or infant loss. You may be surprised to see all that the year has held.

through this life crisis. Significant others are encouraged to attend this session.Friends and support are welcome to accompany those in need.

Join us on 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Nov
23
7:00 PM19:00

PMAD Support Group: Open Discussion (Copy)

A peer-to-peer support group for women experiencing depression and/or anxiety in pregnancy or postpartum. Offering women the opportunity to validate experiences, share coping strategies, and gain support and encouragement. PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth. With help you will be well.

For immediate support, email: contact@themotherhoodcollective.org.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Children under one can stay right with you. For children between the ages of one and four, we offer

FREE on-site childcare. Sign up at this link: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare

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Nov
23
7:00 PM19:00

Adoption & Foster Care Support Group: A Year in Review

Peer-to-peer support for women walking through every step of foster care and adoption. Supporting and educating women as we acclimate to life (in any season) with foster and adoptive children.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain support and encouragement.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


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Nov
23
10:00 AM10:00

Café: Boundaries : Building and Protecting Healthy Relationships in Our Lives

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. Register here for FREE CHILDCARE for children ages 1-4: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare (babies under one stay with you!)

Our Cafe mornings close with peer-led small groups on Pregnancy/Birth, Infancy (0-6 months, 6-12 months) and Parenting. During small group time, we are often able to offer Care Group for those walking through infertility, miscarriage and child loss.

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Nov
21
9:00 AM09:00

Café Express

Intimate round table discussions to nurture, support and educate women from preconception-postpartum. Our Cafés exists to surround you with community and provide you with evidence-based education on important maternal health issues.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. Register here for FREE childcare for your children ages one to age four: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis.

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Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00

NICU Support Group: Having a full term baby in the NICU

Peer-to-peer support for women with newborns in the Intensive Care Nursery or adjusting to life at home. Led by NICU Mothers and Social Workers.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain education. You are not alone.

Friends and support are welcome to attend.


Sponsored by:

Traditional Midwifery of Lynchburg - bit.ly/lynchburgmidwifery

Reproductive Medicine & Surgery Center of VA - http://bit.ly/2q8njh0

Johnson Health Center - http://bit.ly/2qSMDqG

CMG Women's Center - http://bit.ly/2qh5I1A

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Lynchburg, VA

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Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00

Care Group: Grief, a fickle foe!

Grief from infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss has a tendency to sneak up on us when we least expect it and it can come out sideways, especially if not addressed. We’ll discuss topics from the holiday blues to what you’re experiencing right now.

through this life crisis. Significant others are encouraged to attend this session.Friends and support are welcome to accompany those in need.

Join us on 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Nov
10
6:30 PM18:30

November Volunteer Informational Session

Our 8 continuously running free programs for women from preconception - postpartum are facilitated by a Volunteer Leadership Team of over 30 women.

We are always looking for additions to our team. To find out if joining this remarkable group of hard working and passionate individuals is right for you, please join us from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Session Schedule

6:30 - Welcome
6:45 - Mission & Vision
7:00 - Methodology
7:15 - Volunteer Leadership Team Model Overview
7:30 - Volunteer Commitment
7:45 - Current Volunteer Needs
8:00 - Q&A
8:15 - Paperwork

We believe equipping, empowering, and educating every woman on our Leadership Team adds value to our entire community.


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Winter 2020 Labor Comfort Measures Workshop
Nov
10
4:30 PM16:30

Winter 2020 Labor Comfort Measures Workshop

Presented in partnership with CMG Women’s Center and the Centra College of Nursing, this workshop is intended for expectant parents and birth workers. The evening will equip the expectant woman and partner with personalized comfort techniques for their labor experience and birth workers with compassionate and appropriate labor comfort skills.

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Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

PMAD Support Group: Talk therapy & Medications

A peer-to-peer support group for women experiencing depression and/or anxiety in pregnancy or postpartum. Offering women the opportunity to validate experiences, share coping strategies, and gain support and encouragement. PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth. With help you will be well.

For immediate support, email: contact@themotherhoodcollective.org.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Children under one can stay right with you. For children between the ages of one and four, we offer

FREE on-site childcare. Sign up at this link: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare

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Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

Adoption & Foster Care Support Group: Having Hard Conversations

Peer-to-peer support for women walking through every step of foster care and adoption. Supporting and educating women as we acclimate to life (in any season) with foster and adoptive children.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain support and encouragement.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


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Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00

Café: Building Families: Introduction to Adoption and Foster Care

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. Register here for FREE CHILDCARE for children ages 1-4: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare (babies under one stay with you!)

Our Cafe mornings close with peer-led small groups on Pregnancy/Birth, Infancy (0-6 months, 6-12 months) and Parenting. During small group time, we are often able to offer Care Group for those walking through infertility, miscarriage and child loss.

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Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00

Care Group: Thankfulness in the Struggle

As we enter into a season of thanksgiving, what has happened this year that you are thankful for? Come out and reflect on your blessings, encourage each other, and shift your focus.

through this life crisis. Significant others are encouraged to attend this session.Friends and support are welcome to accompany those in need.

Join us on 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00

NICU Support Group: Parenting in the NICU

Peer-to-peer support for women with newborns in the Intensive Care Nursery or adjusting to life at home. Led by NICU Mothers and Social Workers.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain education. You are not alone.

Friends and support are welcome to attend.


Sponsored by:

Traditional Midwifery of Lynchburg - bit.ly/lynchburgmidwifery

Reproductive Medicine & Surgery Center of VA - http://bit.ly/2q8njh0

Johnson Health Center - http://bit.ly/2qSMDqG

CMG Women's Center - http://bit.ly/2qh5I1A

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Lynchburg, VA

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Oct
26
7:00 PM19:00

PMAD Support Group: Reconnecting with your partner - Bring your partner

A peer-to-peer support group for women experiencing depression and/or anxiety in pregnancy or postpartum. Offering women the opportunity to validate experiences, share coping strategies, and gain support and encouragement. PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth. With help you will be well.

For immediate support, email: contact@themotherhoodcollective.org.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Children under one can stay right with you. For children between the ages of one and four, we offer

FREE on-site childcare. Sign up at this link: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare

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Oct
26
10:00 AM10:00

Café: Understanding Miscarriage : Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Finding Support

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. Register here for FREE CHILDCARE for children ages 1-4: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare (babies under one stay with you!)

Our Cafe mornings close with peer-led small groups on Pregnancy/Birth, Infancy (0-6 months, 6-12 months) and Parenting. During small group time, we are often able to offer Care Group for those walking through infertility, miscarriage and child loss.

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Oct
19
7:00 PM19:00

Care Group: Surviving the Holidays

It may seem early - but the holidays are almost here! What are your holiday gameplans with family, friends, work, and life in general to enjoy the holidays while protecting your heart. What can you do to make the most out of them and not just survive?

through this life crisis. Significant others are encouraged to attend this session.Friends and support are welcome to accompany those in need.

Join us on 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Oct
19
7:00 PM19:00

NICU Support Group: Pregnancy after having a baby in the NICU

Peer-to-peer support for women with newborns in the Intensive Care Nursery or adjusting to life at home. Led by NICU Mothers and Social Workers.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain education. You are not alone.

Friends and support are welcome to attend.


Sponsored by:

Traditional Midwifery of Lynchburg - bit.ly/lynchburgmidwifery

Reproductive Medicine & Surgery Center of VA - http://bit.ly/2q8njh0

Johnson Health Center - http://bit.ly/2qSMDqG

CMG Women's Center - http://bit.ly/2qh5I1A

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Lynchburg, VA

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Oct
19
7:00 PM19:00

Adoption & Foster Care Support Group and the Media Part 2: Things to look for when viewing movies/reading books etc. with adopted children

Peer-to-peer support for women walking through every step of foster care and adoption. Supporting and educating women as we acclimate to life (in any season) with foster and adoptive children.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain support and encouragement.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


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Oct
17
9:00 AM09:00

Café Express

Intimate round table discussions to nurture, support and educate women from preconception-postpartum. Our Cafés exists to surround you with community and provide you with evidence-based education on important maternal health issues.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. Register here for FREE childcare for your children ages one to age four: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis.

View Event →
Oct
12
7:00 PM19:00

PMAD Support Group: Open Discussion (Copy)

A peer-to-peer support group for women experiencing depression and/or anxiety in pregnancy or postpartum. Offering women the opportunity to validate experiences, share coping strategies, and gain support and encouragement. PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth. With help you will be well.

For immediate support, email: contact@themotherhoodcollective.org.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Children under one can stay right with you. For children between the ages of one and four, we offer

FREE on-site childcare. Sign up at this link: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare

View Event →
Oct
12
7:00 PM19:00

Adoption & Foster Care Support Group and the Media Part 1: Things to look for when viewing movies/reading books etc. with adopted children

Peer-to-peer support for women walking through every step of foster care and adoption. Supporting and educating women as we acclimate to life (in any season) with foster and adoptive children.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain support and encouragement.

Join us on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


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Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00

Café: Blended Families : A Conversation about Single Parenting, Step-Parenting and the Diversity of Family Structures

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. Register here for FREE CHILDCARE for children ages 1-4: http://www.themotherhoodcollective.org/freechildcare (babies under one stay with you!)

Our Cafe mornings close with peer-led small groups on Pregnancy/Birth, Infancy (0-6 months, 6-12 months) and Parenting. During small group time, we are often able to offer Care Group for those walking through infertility, miscarriage and child loss.

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Oct
5
7:00 PM19:00

Care Group: My Invisible Child - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month

In our longing for the child we have lost or long for they remain a part of us. Some days little things remind us of what might have been or who they might have become. It could be their due date, a cute baby outfit, or just a fleeting thought. Come give breath and life to your invisible child.

through this life crisis. Significant others are encouraged to attend this session.Friends and support are welcome to accompany those in need.

Join us on 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Oct
5
7:00 PM19:00

NICU Support Group: Sharing personal struggles (realizing this affects women in different ways and acknowledging individual struggles)

Peer-to-peer support for women with newborns in the Intensive Care Nursery or adjusting to life at home. Led by NICU Mothers and Social Workers.

Offering the opportunity to validate experiences, share resources, and gain education. You are not alone.

Friends and support are welcome to attend.


Sponsored by:

Traditional Midwifery of Lynchburg - bit.ly/lynchburgmidwifery

Reproductive Medicine & Surgery Center of VA - http://bit.ly/2q8njh0

Johnson Health Center - http://bit.ly/2qSMDqG

CMG Women's Center - http://bit.ly/2qh5I1A

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Lynchburg, VA

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