The Mom & Baby Group
The East Bay’s newest postpartum group.
Support. Education. Community.
Becoming a mother leaves no woman as it found her.
It unravels and rebuilds her.
It cracks her open, takes her to her edges.
It’s both beautiful and brutal; often at the same time.
-Nikki McCahon
You Deserve Support in Early Motherhood
A 6-week Mom & Baby group designed for connection, confidence, and calm in the newborn stage (0-4 months).
Early motherhood can feel overwhelming, isolating, and full of questions—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. This group is a space where you can breathe, connect, and feel supported in the tender first months with your baby.
What Makes This Group Special?
A Community That Gets It – Meet other moms navigating the same sleepless nights, feeding challenges, and emotional highs and lows.
Gentle Guidance from an Expert & Fellow Mom – Led by an Occupational Therapist, Holistic Sleep Coach, and Certified Breathwork Facilitator, this group provides trusted support without judgment.
Breathwork & Reflection – Each session begins with a grounding breathwork practice, helping you regulate your nervous system and feel more present.
Engaging Baby Time – Incorporate songs and movement that support your little one’s development while strengthening your bond.
Knowledge at Your Pace – Access pre-recorded lessons on essential topics so you can listen whenever it works for you.
Small, Intimate Group – A close-knit environment (no big, overwhelming groups!) so you can truly connect, ask questions, and feel seen.
What We’ll Cover
✔ Making tummy time easier and more enjoyable
✔ Caring for your postpartum body—pelvic floor, core, and beyond
✔ Understanding baby sleep patterns & feeding transitions
✔ Judgment-free support for common concerns (teething, digestion, reflux, etc.)
✔ Returning to activities you love & realistic self-care
✔ Referrals to trusted providers, if needed
You'll also have access to occasional guest experts, personalized guidance, and recorded lessons so you can be fully present in class.
Come As You Are—Tired, Overwhelmed, and Everything in Between
You don’t have to “have it all together” to join—this group is about support, not perfection.
Whether you show up in pajamas or haven’t washed your hair in days, you’ll be welcomed exactly as you are.
This is your space to breathe, process, learn, and connect—for you and for your baby.
6 weeks of support, includes recordings of all topics so you can revisit them anytime.
✨ Ready to join us? Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Group Details
6 weeks | $250
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Dates
Thursdays, May 1 - June 5
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Times
11:30 - 12:45pm (75 minutes)
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Location
Little Seeds
3568 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
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Age
Babies 0-4 months
Testimonials
"With a warm and welcoming personality, Lauren invited us mamas in with so much compassion and appreciation for where we are at in our journey. Full of helpful information and creating room to share our own experiences, Lauren created a space postpartum that I think most mother's crave answering questions about what the heck do I do and helpful suggestions for what to avoid. It was such a special experience and I can't wait to participate in what she offers next!" -Sam
“Lauren is incredibly caring and creates a space where you can truly be yourself, vulnerabilities and all. What sets her apart is her genuine concern for both you and your baby's well-being, something that's unfortunately rare in post-partum spaces where the focus tends to be solely on the baby. One of the things I appreciated most was the dedicated time and space each week to practice getting out of the house solo with my baby - something that is extremely daunting as a new mom. This was invaluable for building confidence that I could do things with my baby out in the world after spending so much time at home in our newborn cocoon. Lauren encouraged us to show up exactly as we were, whether that was put together, a hot mess, or emotionally drained, and she held space for us without judgment. It was a safe haven for me during my maternity leave and I'm so grateful for the support I found in her class.” -Kathryn
I want to start off by saying that I was a little nervous to sign up for this mom's group but I am SOO happy that I did. I would 100% sign up again without any hesitation. Every week, I looked forward to going and this group helped my confidence as a new mother in so many ways. Lauren is such a wealth of knowledge and information while also being a welcoming and calm presence. I felt very comfortable sharing my thoughts/questions/concerns from day one. I will be recommending this group to all my friends who are new moms! -Hayley
"Highly recommend this mothers support group! Lauren was compassionate, knowledgeable, accommodating, and welcoming. A very needed space to learn, receive support, and practice being in a social space where other mothers "get it". The experience was invaluable. Thank you for providing this group for us!" -Paula
“As a first time mom, I was looking for a mom and baby group to connect with other moms, and Lauren’s group exceeded my expectations! I looked forward to the time with Lauren and the other moms and babies each week. The topics were always useful and I learned so much from participating. It was a great no judgment, no shame zone. If you’re considering joining Lauren’s mom and baby circle, don’t hesitate! You won’t be disappointed.” -Dawn
“Lauren is a helpful, kind, gracious and understanding. She has a lot of experience and knowledge to share and is non judgmental. Glad I was able to be a part of her class!” -Lauren
“The new mom's group lead by Lauren was fantastic and invaluable! It helped me learn how to navigate early postpartum, and I looked forward to our groups every week! Lauren is not only a wealth of well-researched information and local resources, she is so kind in reaching out to us, and ensuring that us mamas are supported. She anticipates our needs before we know what they are! She helps us feel seen and heard. Her background in Occupational Therapy, Holistic Sleep Coaching, and motherhood shows how well-experienced and empathetic she is. In a world where there is an abundance of parenting information that can be overwhelming, Lauren presents holistic up-to-date and helpful information and reassures us that we are doing great! Thank you so much!” -Jamie
Hi, I’m Lauren!
It's nice to meet you! I'm a wife and mom to 2 girls (6 & 8) and I've lived in the Walnut Creek area for 20 years.
I've worked as an Occupational Therapist (OT) for 12 years and after leaving work to be home with my girls a few years ago, I earned a certification as a Baby Led Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist and have supported families as a Holistic Sleep Coach for the past 3 years. My passion for supporting families, specifically mothers, has grown tremendously and I've recently expanded my work to include facilitating mom & baby groups and supporting mothers through coaching.
I've always wanted to be a mother, and after the birth of my first daughter, I had so many questions-- was I doing everything right, is she sleeping ok, is something wrong with her, why does my body feel like this?? But no one was talking about these things and I didn't know who to go to. The mom & baby group I was part of was so big, with such watered down information that it didn't feel helpful. I felt so alone.
After talking with and listening to so many mothers, I realized I wasn't the only one. So, I combined my knowledge, expertise and experience as an OT and sleep coach to create this mom & baby group; basically the group I wish I had. I’ve been running this group and supporting mothers for the last year, and it’s one of my favorite ways to work with new mothers.
It's no secret that mothers need more support, and I'm honored and thrilled to step into that space.
FAQs
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Absolutely! I don’t need to tell you that every kid is different, so every parenting experience is different as well. I believe it’s important to be surrounded by community and other moms, especially in early post-partum, regardless if you’re a first-time, second-, or third-time+ mother.
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This is a 6 week group that meets for 75 minutes weekly. There will be pre-recorded topics related to both baby AND mom for 6 weeks that you can listen to at your own pace. Each week will have grounding breathwork, songs for baby, time for discussion and questions.
Also included is a message thread to keep connected throughout the week.
Lastly, discounted services for 1:1 support with Lauren is also included.
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You come back for the next one! :) Classes for each group are offered once a week. Each week you’ll also receive a handout and any resources via email with information on that week’s topics, so you won’t miss a thing.
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Yes! Please still join the group even if you are running late. Life with a baby is so unpredictable and you never know when a blow-out is going to happen, we totally get it.
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Lauren will be leading the group. As an Occupational Therapist, my training, experience and scope of practice allows me to work within the following topics: Health, wellness, & prevention, maternal wellness, baby development, sleep. I am also a Holistic Sleep Coach. Meaning, I have an advanced certification as Baby-Led Sleep & Well-Being Specialist. I take a well-rounded, big picture approach to sleep and teach families what is biologically normal for babies, how they can make changes that are no longer working for them, and coach families on how to deepen their relationship with their child while pointing out blindspots that you may not be seeing because they’ve become so deeply ingrained in your daily life.
Lastly but surely not least, I'm a mama who has dealt with everything you’re going through, who has attended classes and group with my babies, who have felt like there was so much gap in information being provided to new mothers, who felt the severe lack of community in those early weeks/months. And is hell-bent on changing that!
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If after the first class you decide you don’t want to continue, I'm happy to provide a full refund, however you must notify me in writing at least 24 hours prior to the start of week 2 group. After week 2, there is no refund. I strive to make this information beneficial and educational for all mothers and hope that you find value in each session and community with the other participants.
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I allow enrollments before the 2nd week of group, but I disable the enrollment via my website and send the link directly through email. Please email me!
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If you are interested in a future mom & baby group but maybe not the current group that is enrolling, you can join the waitlist for all current and future groups here.
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Please send me an email at hello@lauren-locke.com, I'd love to chat with you and help answer your question.