WHY MAMAHOOD IS DIFFERENT
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Mamahood is NOT a baby & me group! Wait… what?! 🤯

Yep, you read that right. Allow me to explain how (and why!) we’re intentionally doing things differently than what you’ve experienced elsewhere.

1. Mamahood is a community for moms.

Unlike most baby & me groups, classes, and activities out there, Mamahood is designed for us mamas. We love babies (duh!) and we love having them at our meetups! But Mamahood is a space intentionally & specifically designed to give new moms the chance to share openly and connect in a meaningful way. This also means our meetups are unique in that: you can come with OR without your baby. You can come while you’re still pregnant (why should you have to wait til the baby is born to make friends?) We are here for you, mama.

2. We talk about real sh*t.

New motherhood is about as real as it gets, and we do ourselves a disservice if we try to pretend otherwise. At Mamahood, we skip the surface-level talk and go straight to the deep, vulnerable topics. Why? Because we’re all experiencing these challenges in some way or another, and having a space to talk about them openly, with others who are in the thick of it too, creates deeply authentic connections and helps us build true community.

3. We don’t give unwanted advice, and we don’t judge.

New moms get a LOT of advice, whether they’re looking for it or not. We’ve heard from so many women that they attended a group for new moms and had unsolicited advice given to them. Can you imagine finding the courage to show up to a group for the first time, hoping to make friends, and instead feeling judged, shamed, and offered unwanted guidance? At Mamahood, if you want advice, you are 100% welcome to ask for it. Otherwise? Not our vibe. We hold space for each other to share without judgment. We choose “I’ve been there” and “yep, me too” over “have you tried…” because, well, it just feels better.

4. All feelings are welcome.

Because we invite vulnerability in our space, we truly welcome you to join us as you are, with whatever thoughts and feelings you’re carrying at the moment. Tears are welcome, (and often shed!) as we share what’s coming up for us. This is a space where you can show up without putting on a face.

5. There’s no awkwardness tending to your baby.

Have you been to a baby & me group where you weren’t sure if you should leave the room to feed your baby or change a diaper? (I have.) At Mamahood, you are always welcome to tend to your baby’s needs in whatever way you need to. No awkwardness, no judgment.

6. You will make genuine friendships.

Above anything, we are all about: support, community, and connection. Our spaces are intentionally designed to help you create meaningful connections, which often leads to lasting friendships. We love seeing Mamahood friends inviting each other for coffee, stroller walks, and babies’ first birthday parties. In fact, we created our Mamahood alumni program because our mamas were so eager to continue spending time together after they graduated from the weekly meetups!

Ready to make some real connection, mama?

Join us for our free weekly meetups, offered on both the east and west sides of Cleveland. Check out our calendar for more info.