It takes a village to raise a child, and mom friends are crucial to surviving and thriving in this transformative, exhausting, enchanting season that is mothering young children and teens.
But sometimes finding that village can be hard. Here are some suggestions for where to look to find your mom squad.
Thank you to Lovelace Health System for sponsoring this guide.
Expecting a baby is an exciting and life-changing journey. Lovelace would like to make your experience as memorable and stress-free as possible by helping you navigate your healthcare. No matter your insurance or birthing plan, our Labor of Love program offers you access to no-cost pregnancy perks and assistance finding a provider or insurance.
When it comes time to deliver, you can expect exceptional, comfortable, and convenient care. Throughout labor and delivery at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, new parents stay in one of our private birthing suites. Equipped with the latest technology, each room is designed for a relaxed and comfortable birthing experience.
In the event your baby is born prematurely or needs special care, our state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is here to serve you. Our on-site NICU offers 24/7 skilled medical and nursing staff who care for infants as young as 23 weeks of gestation in a quiet, home-like environment.
We are excited to be part of your prenatal care and delivery so that your experience is as safe, healthy, and pleasant as possible.
For more information on our Lovelace birthing services, call 505-727-7677.
Why do I need a mom group?
Motherhood comes with so many questions. What newborn items do I need? Are these postpartum thoughts normal? What do I need to travel with a toddler? How do I navigate parenting teenagers?
Other moms are a sounding board, a lifeline in parenthood. Mom friends can share advice, offer comfort, or just listen when we need to vent.
So let us help you find your village, mama. We’ve got you.
505 Mom Book Club
Join your new book besties for a monthly meet-up.
Dar a Luz Health Center
Dar a Luz offers a weekly postpartum support group.
Liv & Mimi’s Play Cafe Mother’s Group
A monthly group at Live & Mimi’s Play Cafe to connect with other moms, led by doula Morgan. Follow Liv & Mimi’s on Instagram or check the website for upcoming dates.
The Mom Walk Collective
Join local moms twice a month for stroller-friendly walks in the Albuquerque area.
New Mexico Parents of Multiples
A great resource for moms of multiples!
The Resilient Fertility Community
A new resource for families struggling with infertility, Resilient Fertility will be a monthly in-person gathering designed to offer a place to ask honest questions, grieve and process, have real conversations, and acquire tools, nervous system practices, and grounding rituals. There will be two monthly sessions: a group for women who do not yet have children, and a group for women who already have a child and are navigating secondary infertility or loss.
For more pregnancy and postpartum resources, make sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum in the Albuquerque Area.
