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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's that time of year again! The truth is, the birth books just don't cover everything. Join us for a candid morning filled with birth anecdotes and tips from mothers in our community. Share something you wish someone would have told you! The 8th Annual Girlfriend's Guide to Birth is sure to leave you laughing -- and hopefully well-informed! Please invite your pregnant friends!

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

Examining our childhoods and extended family relationships can be very helpful when establishing healthy boundaries for our nuclear family. Join us as we talk about how to navigate the important connections in our lives and how build and maintain healthy relationships with family and friends. We’ll also talk about how to recognize dysfunction and toxicity and what to do about it.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

There are many paths to parenthood! We will discuss Adoption and Foster Care with local professionals and parents. Even if adoption or fostering are not part of your family's current plan, join us in learning how varied experiences with both can be. We'll learn how to support our friends in the process and understand some of the unique challenges that they and their children face. Bring your questions and your friends for this educational and eye-opening conversation.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Roughly 15 to 20 percent of all pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage. Even with these large numbers, often parents feel isolated after pregnancy loss. We'll cover the basics -- common terminology, options for care, and possible troubles women face afterwards. It will be a morning of education, support, reassurance and healing conversation.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

This topic is back by popular demand! Join us for education and healthy conversation as we discuss what makes a family. We’ll hear powerful stories of single parenting, step-parenting and adoption. Come to listen, ask questions, connect and sort through the trials and tribulations that come along with blending families. In order to build community, we must better understand one another and the unique ways families work.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

This topic covers male and female reproductive anatomy, the way our bodies work, options for natural family planning and medical birth control options. It’s important to educate ourselves about our bodies and our options. Health professionals will help guide our conversation and we’ll have time for audience questions. Come learn with us!

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

This is the second Cafe of a new topic series we’re debuting in 2019. Often the journey to motherhood looks different than we expect. Specific challenges such as infertility, miscarriage and child loss can drastically alter our plans. Difficult pregnancies and serious health concerns affect us in many ways. These “Beyond Expectation” topics will be true affirmations of the TMC tagline: “No one is alone” as we join our panelists in sharing stories and holding space for each other.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

Birth philosophies, labor plans, newborn hospital procedures, postpartum plans -- these are just some of the things to think about as you prepare for birth. We'll talk with mothers, educators and care providers to find out the things you should think about before "delivery day". Is a birth plan necessary? What should you and your partner discuss before you head to the hospital? What does your labor support look like? You don't have to be a first-time mom to benefit from this Cafe. Bring your questions and your pregnant friends!

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

The Motherhood Collective is not a “breastfeeding only” organization and we fully support all methods of infant feeding. The best baby is a FED baby and the way you feed your baby is your decision. However, we think breastfeeding is worthy of its own Cafe topic and hope that you find this morning’s information educational -- whether you breastfeed or not! This will be a morning of conversation with some of our area’s most knowledgeable breastfeeding resources. How does breastfeeding work? What should you expect in the earliest days? How do you know if you’re doing it right? What are common issues and how do you know if you have them? What kind of help is available? What are common misconceptions? We hope everyone will leave this topic having learned something new about breastfeeding!

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

Whether you are expecting your first child or planning your care for future pregnancies, know that not all providers and labor support are created equal. Finding someone who is the "right fit" is intensely personal and is as varied as the patient herself. Learn about birth philosophies, important questions to ask, and how to determine what you should look for in a provider. You’ll be able to meet local providers, ask questions and hear them share their passion for pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

It’s another installment of our popular “Girlfriend’s Guide” series! These Cafes sometimes bring laughter and tears, but always bring a healthy dose of truth and vulnerability. We’ll talk about what to expect immediately after birth -- physical healing, emotional highs and lows, change in identity and the things we wish someone had told us. We’ll talk about the Fourth Trimester and the major adjustments that we (and baby) make during the early months of postpartum.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!

Sleep is crucial for brain development and health! Often we spend our earliest days of motherhood in search of sleep and healthy routines for our infants. As our children grow, sleep continues to play an important role in our schedules and habits. How much sleep is best? What is sleep training? Do specialized sleep training methods work? We will talk to sleep expert Candy Beers-Kim about healthy attachment, how to sift through all the advice, and how to find the rhythms and practices that best fit your family.

Our programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. See details below for information regarding our FREE childcare, up to age four.

As always, we will also be broadcasting via Facebook Live!

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.

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

---Childcare slots are limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Childcare reservations will be accepted no sooner than a week prior to a Cafe event and can be made by e-mailing childcare@themotherhoodcollective.org with the following information:

• Mother's full name/contact phone number/e-mail address

• Child's full name

• Child's Age and birth date

• List any allergies or list "none"

• First time in childcare: yes or no

Reservations will be secured in the order that they are received. Once childcare for the event is full, reservation requests will be added to the wait-list and mother will be informed if a slot becomes available. Thank you. If you have sent an email and have not received a response within 48 hours please text (540) 797-2926 to inquire. Thanks!