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MAMA We educate, empower, and assist families with having safe, peaceful & joyous childbirth experiences.

At M.A.M.A., we believe education and support don’t stop at birth. 💛That’s why we’re proud to support this month’s meet...
02/10/2026

At M.A.M.A., we believe education and support don’t stop at birth. 💛

That’s why we’re proud to support this month’s meetup focused on caring for yourself through the emotional transitions of parenthood.

Whether you’re preparing for birth or already parenting, having space to reflect, connect, and be supported matters. This virtual conversation offers just that—guided by licensed clinicians and grounded in real-life experiences.

If you or a parent in your life could benefit from a gentle, affirming space to talk about identity shifts, emotional well-being, and navigating change, we encourage you to join or share.

📅 Sunday, February 22, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Register here (link in bio):
https://bit.ly/mamameetup16

Hosted by M.A.M.A. Community Foundation (MCF) | Supported by M.A.M.A.

Because informed, supported parents are empowered parents 💛

We’re so excited to officially welcome Alexandra Damron to the M.A.M.A. team! 💛Alex is joining us through a public healt...
02/09/2026

We’re so excited to officially welcome Alexandra Damron to the M.A.M.A. team! 💛

Alex is joining us through a public health practicum and will be supporting the transformation of the M.A.M.A. Birth Course into an online childbirth education experience—a meaningful step forward in expanding how we serve families.

Alex is a Master of Public Health student in the Department of Maternal & Child Health at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a third-year medical student at Duke University. She brings a strong passion for women’s health, health equity, and empowering individuals to advocate for themselves—values that align deeply with M.A.M.A.’s mission.

✨ Why this matters:
Bringing the M.A.M.A. Birth Course online allows us to:
*Reach more families beyond our immediate community
*Reduce barriers to accessing evidence-based birth education
*Offer flexible learning that supports different schedules and needs
*Support families earlier in pregnancy and planning

This work is about access, accessibility, and impact—and we’re grateful to have Alex supporting this next chapter.

💛 Please join us in sharing a warm welcome with Alex in the comments.
📣 And if you’re pregnant or planning (especially with a due date after May), join the waitlist for the M.A.M.A. Birth Course, launching this spring:
👉 https://bit.ly/mamacoursewaitlist

Education that empowers birth and beyond.

✨ January M.A.M.A. Meetup ✨We’re starting the year by slowing down, reflecting, and gathering in community—warm drink in...
01/17/2026

✨ January M.A.M.A. Meetup ✨

We’re starting the year by slowing down, reflecting, and gathering in community—warm drink in hand.

Join us for a cozy, one-hour virtual vision board gathering hosted by the M.A.M.A. Community Foundation and supported by M.A.M.A. We’ll begin with real conversation and shared voices, then move into creating a gentle Canva vision board focused on honoring the seeds you’ve planted and reflecting on who you are becoming in this season.

☕ Bring your tea or coffee
🎨 Settle the kids nearby with a coloring page (provided)
💬 Real voices, real community
🌱 A space to reflect, create, and become

📅 Saturday, January 24
🕐 1–2 PM ET | Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Link in bio to register (Zoom link shared after)

Come as you are. This space is for you. 💛

Whew — this weekend was PACKED! In addition to supporting the community baby shower, I also taught three classes at Virg...
11/24/2025

Whew — this weekend was PACKED! In addition to supporting the community baby shower, I also taught three classes at Virginia Hospital Center: Breastfeeding Basics, Baby’s First Year, and Infant Skills.

A special thank you to all the families who participated in my classes — and an extra thank you to those who were with me for more than one session. I truly enjoyed connecting with each of you, learning about your goals, and having those deeper after-class conversations that mean so much.

As always, I’m a huge advocate for childbirth education because it helps remove fears, build confidence, and prepare us to birth and parent with intention. Grateful for every family who chooses to learn and grow with me. 💛

The CPC Women’s Ministry & Servolution Community Baby Shower was an absolute hit! 💕✨ We connected with so many families ...
11/23/2025

The CPC Women’s Ministry & Servolution Community Baby Shower was an absolute hit! 💕✨ We connected with so many families and shared so many resources that our entire table was cleared out by the end of the day. 🙌🏾

A huge thank you to Terri for inviting us — your support means so much. And deep gratitude to every parent, caregiver, and community member we had the honor of meeting. 🤍

Special love to the doulas on my team, Katara and Chanel, who always show up with heart and hold space for families with such compassion. I’m so grateful for you both. 💛
Days like this remind me how blessed I am to be in community. Thank you all for the work you do and the love you share. 🫶🏾🌸

🌟 Big News for Families & Birthworkers in the DMV! We are excited to announce the official relaunch of the Community Dou...
11/19/2025

🌟 Big News for Families & Birthworkers in the DMV!

We are excited to announce the official relaunch of the Community Doula Network (CDN) under the M.A.M.A. Community Foundation, Inc., a newly recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, community-based maternal support. 💜

What is the Community Doula Network?
CDN is a volunteer-based program that connects trained doulas with families in our community who may not otherwise have access to this type of emotional, physical, and informational support. Our mission is to ensure every family has the care they need during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

As we relaunch and grow, we’re inviting trained doulas to join this important work and help us strengthen maternal support across the region.

To celebrate and share more about what’s ahead, we’re hosting two launch events — open to anyone who wants to learn more:
📌 Day 1: Virtual Kickoff Info Session
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 12:00–1:30 PM ET
Learn about the program, volunteer expectations, and how doulas can get involved.
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/CDNInfo

📌 Day 2: Doula Mixer & Networking Event
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:00–5:00 PM ET
📍 Thrive House, 2821 12th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
Connect in person with other doulas and birthworkers and learn how to support this community-led effort.
👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/doulamixer

Want to learn more about the M.A.M.A. Community Foundation?
📄 About Us: https://bit.ly/aboutmcf

If you’re a trained doula interested in serving families through volunteer support, or if you simply want to learn more about the work we’re doing, we’d love to have you join us! 🌿

Please share this post to help spread the word and strengthen maternal support throughout our community. 💜

💗 M.A.M.A. Presents: CPR & First Aid Recertification Training 💗Adult, Child & Infant | American Heart Association–Approv...
11/19/2025

💗 M.A.M.A. Presents: CPR & First Aid Recertification Training 💗

Adult, Child & Infant | American Heart Association–Approved
For Birthworkers & Perinatal Professionals needing recertification

📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕥 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET
📍 Garden House | 3709 S St SE, Washington, DC
💰 Cost: $90 per student (non-refundable)
⚠️ ONLY 12 SLOTS AVAILABLE — FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

This class is for recertification only. Seats are extremely limited, so RSVP early.

🥪 Bring your own lunch — there will be a 30-minute lunch break.
✨ If there is high interest, we may schedule an additional recertification class.
✨ We are also planning a class for new certifications in the new year.
📌 Register & join the waitlist here: bit.ly/MAMACPR
Stay confident, capable, and ready to serve families! 💛

🍂✨ What a wonderful day at our October M.A.M.A. meetup! We had so much fun connecting with families, enjoying the farm, ...
10/30/2025

🍂✨ What a wonderful day at our October M.A.M.A. meetup! We had so much fun connecting with families, enjoying the farm, and making memories together.

A special thank you to for co-hosting with me — your support and energy made the day even more amazing! 💛

Swipe to see some photos from the day! 📸 If you captured any moments, feel free to share them — we’d love to see!
We’re already planning a Friendsgiving for our November meetup — can’t wait to celebrate together! 🦃💛

🍂October M.A.M.A. Meetup: A Fun Farm Day! 🎃Join M.A.M.A. and for a day full of farm fun at Clark’s Elioak Farm! Meet ad...
09/26/2025

🍂October M.A.M.A. Meetup: A Fun Farm Day! 🎃
Join M.A.M.A. and for a day full of farm fun at Clark’s Elioak Farm! Meet adorable animals, explore the pumpkin patch, enjoy fall treats, and connect with other families. 🐐🍁

☀️ Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕓 Time: 1:00–5:00 PM ET (Meet at entrance 12:50–1:05 PM)
📍 Location: 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
💵 Cost: $8 per person (ages 1+)

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll gather indoors at The Central Branch Library, Howard County, MD. Updates shared via our WhatsApp group.

🎟 Register each attendee separately: https://bit.ly/mamameetup14

Let’s celebrate fall together! 🍁✨

🌸 Here are a few photos from our September M.A.M.A. Meetup: Virtual Walk!A huge thank you to Kailah and her sweet baby K...
09/15/2025

🌸 Here are a few photos from our September M.A.M.A. Meetup: Virtual Walk!

A huge thank you to Kailah and her sweet baby Kenzo for joining — Kailah is a past client, and it was such a joy catching up. 💛

We talked about everything under the sun — from children’s illnesses, school and daycare experiences, and co-parenting challenges to parenting support, self-care, healthy food choices, and exercise.

Community really does make parenting lighter. 💕

Change of Plans! 🌿 Sept 13 Nature Walk is now VirtualPeople often joke that I do so much and wear so many hats—but first...
09/12/2025

Change of Plans! 🌿 Sept 13 Nature Walk is now Virtual

People often joke that I do so much and wear so many hats—but first things first, I’m a mom (and now a single mom at that). My kiddos are sick and under quarantine, so we’re moving this walk to Zoom instead.

We were all looking forward to this event, and I know they’d love to pop in and say hi while we gather virtually. I’ll be on my treadmill chatting with you all—maybe you’ll be on your treadmill, walking your neighborhood, or even doing some yoga while we hang out together.

🕓 Time: 4–6 PM ET
💻 Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants one hour before the walk

💛 A huge thank you to everyone who has shared this event already! Please share again—now that it’s virtual, even more folks can join, even if just for a little while. Let’s still move, connect, and enjoy community together!

🌿 Calling all expecting parents and parents of littles! 🌸Join us for a Nature Walk!Explore, connect, and enjoy nature wi...
09/10/2025

🌿 Calling all expecting parents and parents of littles! 🌸

Join us for a Nature Walk!
Explore, connect, and enjoy nature with your little ones!

📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–6:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Walker Mill Regional Park

M.A.M.A. Meetups are all about learning, community, and family fun.

💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/mamameetup13
Link also in bio and on website.

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