Mothers Care

02/06/2026

New: Free support group for dads in Petaluma starting April 2026!

Being a dad is incredible… and a lot. The pressure. The responsibility. The constant figuring-it-out as you go. It can feel heavy, even when you love your family like crazy.

Dads for Dads is a space where fathers of babies can share, connect, and learn practical tools and skills for parenting. The group is facilitated by an experienced perinatal therapist (and dad) who understands this stage firsthand.

You don’t have to do this alone. Register now: https://forms.gle/dYCKtVPwcLS7ji8W7

✨ Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Dads for Dads, a free support group sponsored by Mothers Care, First 5 Sonoma and Measure I, facilitated by licensed perinatal therapist George Nicol, MFT, and co-facilitated by volunteer Peer Mentors. 🌱 Becoming a dad is life-changing. It’s incredibl...

01/27/2026

“Oh how I wish this service would have been available to me in 1984 when I had my son! I suffered silently for almost a year with severe postpartum depression, too ashamed to admit to my family or physician how I felt. I am so happy to be able to support your mission and organization.”

Stories like this are why our work matters so deeply.

To this generous donor, and to every single person who gives, shares, and believes in our mission, thank you. Your support helps parents get the care, understanding, and community they deserve, without shame and without suffering alone.

Because of you, more families are finding hope, help, and healing.

If you’d like to join our community of supporters, you can make a donation here:
👉 https://www.mothercaresupport.com/donate

Together, we’re changing the postpartum experience for the next generation.

01/20/2026

We are so proud of our team of amazing clinicians, George and Carla and peer mentor, Jenn. Big thanks to our community partners at The Blue Zones and First 5/Measure I

Mothers Care, begun by a licensed marriage and family therapist, was formed to help new parents navigate challenges.

01/15/2026

Calling Black mothers and birthing people in Sonoma County!
We want to hear from you. Join our Black Women Maternal Health Focus Group to share your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences and help improve maternal care in our community.

📅 January 21, 2026
⏰ 6–7:30 PM (on Zoom)

To register scan QR code on the flyer or email info@first5sonomacounty.org.

NAACP Santa Rosa-Sonoma

01/14/2026

💗 There’s still space!
Parenting a little one? Join our FREE support group for perinatal couples starting this month in Petaluma.
👉 Save your spot today:

✨ Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Couplehood with Kiddos, a free 10-week support group sponsored by Mothers Care, First 5 Sonoma and Measure I, facilitated by licensed perinatal therapists Carla Reece, MFT and George Nicol, MFT, and co-facilitated by volunteer Peer Mentors. 🌱 Becoming p...

01/13/2026

💙 New Year, New Awareness 💙

As we step into January, it’s a powerful time to check in on how you’re really feeling during pregnancy and after birth.
Not every postpartum mood change is the same, and knowing the difference can help you get the right support:

🔹 Perinatal Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, low energy, hopelessness, loss of interest; may last months without treatment
🔹 Perinatal Anxiety (PPA): Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic; can interfere with daily life
🔹 Perinatal OCD (POCD): Symptoms include obsessions, compulsions, horror about obsessions, fear of being alone with baby, and hypervigilance

✨ Early recognition leads to earlier support and recovery.

And remember, perinatal mental health conditions can also include Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis.

💙 You are not alone, and help is available.

If you need support now:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 (no diagnosis needed)
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis, call or text 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app
🔷 Visit Postpartum.net for programs and resources

✨ A new year can be the beginning of feeling better.

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

💗 There’s still space!
Parenting a little one? Join our FREE support group for perinatal couples starting this January in Petaluma.
👉 Save your spot today:
https://forms.gle/7MokM9z2mMbk3yaG7

01/07/2026

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01/02/2026