Pregnancy Support Group 

A place to connect for those who are pregnant

Pregnancy is such a unique phase of life and can be empowering and fulfilling but also overwhelming and emotional. For international families navigating a new system of care, pregnancy can bring up a lot of questions, anxieties, and heightened feelings of isolation. 

This virtual four-week group is a space for those who are pregnant to connect to one another, ask questions, and discuss a range of topics related to pregnancy and the transition to parenthood. The group is open to anyone who is pregnant--whether they are in the beginning of their journey or in those last few weeks before birth. 

This is a peer support group and does not serve as a childbirth education course or as a source of medical advice or information.

Topics covered include:

• The emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and postpartum

• Relationships with partners, extended family, and friends—setting boundaries and asking for help

• The transition to parenthood and shifting identities

• Expectations, worries, and sources of support for the postpartum time

About our facilitators

The group is facilitated by international mom* and doula, Johanna Straavaldsen. Johanna’s role is to facilitate the conversation and ensure the safety of the group.

Disclaimer: Please note that this group is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a psychotherapist or psychiatrist. We are a peer to peer support group and a hub to connect you with health care professionals and other service providers around pregnancy and mother*hood.

Here’s how it works

• This is a 4-week group. The next group meets January 23 - February 13, 2024

• Meetings take place on Zoom.

• The group language is English. 

• Maximum 10 participants + 1 facilitator

• Sliding scale fee for participation for those who are able to contribute financially. The group is open and welcomes everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

To protect the safety of the group, we ask that you complete a short information form prior to joining your first session. This form will be sent out once you register for the group. Once your participation is confirmed, we will give you all the information that you need to participate in the groups, including log-in information and password.

Join us and make lasting connections!

IMPORTANT! Please fill out the form below to indicate your interest in the group. Your will then receive an email with information about completing the registration process. Your registration can only be confirmed once you have completed this second step. Thank you!