You are not alone
Have you recently had your first baby and are feeling overwhelmed by the sudden changes in your life?
Are the feelings you are experiencing as a mother different than what you had expected?
Are you struggling with the changes in your relationships with your husband and friends?
Are you wondering if your body will every look like it did before you were pregnant?
Are you looking to meet other new moms who have many of the same questions?
The New Chicago Moms Group is a support group for new moms of babies ages birth to 6 months old. It is an opportunity to come together to discuss the ups and downs of being a brand new, first time mother in a supportive and nurturing environment. The group provides a safe and non judgmental space for women to share their experiences, exchange information and gain support during an adjustment stage that can be a complex combinations of excitement and anxiety.
In other parts of the world, new mothers are surrounded and assisted by other women who help and share their knowledge. However, in our contemporary society, traditional support systems, including extended family, are less available. Thus, new mothers may find themselves alone, or relying on a partner who is also a new parent. Among mental health professionals, it is a well-known fact that socially supportive relationships are a cornerstone of a healthy, functioning family. Parents benefit from relationships that offer valuable resources and information, model positive parenting, and provide stability and an emotional outlet. New mothers groups can help in establishing this vital community of support.
In addition to providing the professional support that a group such as this offers, it has the added benefit of helping new moms to connect with each other, develop new friendships, and help with feelings of isolation. These unique relationships among mothers often continue on as the children grow up and develop into playgroups and informal support networks. Ultimately, learning from other new moms that you are not alone can make a world of difference.
If you have further questions about this group, please contact the group facilitator at chicagonewmomsgroup@gmail.com or call (773) 340-BABY (2229).