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

Why this group?

✔ Connection: A community of mothers in a similar postpartum stage as you
✔ Safety: A safe and welcoming environment to learn, process, ask questions, laugh, cry, and to be exactly who you are
✔ Support: The support of a seasoned mama and professional (Occupational Therapist & Holistic Sleep Coach) who has a deep passion and love for supporting new mothers/families
✔ Resources: Weekly education, resources and notes from class, so that you can digest information later if needed
✔ Small Groups: No big classes of 20+! Space is limited in order to foster a close-knit community

What we’ll be covering:

  • How to help your baby develop their skills, including making tummy time more enjoyable and less stressful

  • ​​​How to care for YOUR body and mind as a parent: posture, ergonomics to avoid injuries, core and pelvic floor, mental health and more

  • ​​​Judgment-free support, education and strategies on common parenting concerns such as teething, baby sleep patterns, introducing solids, digestion and feeding issues

  • ​​Meet new mom friends who know exactly what you're going through

  • ​​​Incorporating realistic self care into the activities you already do and how you can return successfully to the activities you love

  • Any necessary referrals to other providers

  • 6 weeks of planned topics and additional 7th week for further exploration, processing and questions.

  • Price includes audio recordings of all topics, allowing you to be fully present during group.

Group Details

6 weeks | $249

  • Dates

    Friday, October 11 - November 15

  • Times

    9:00 - 10:15am

  • Location

    Little Seeds

    3568 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

  • Age

    Babies 0-4 months

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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

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

  • 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.

  • This is a 7 week group that meets for 1 hour weekly. There will be facilitated discussion topics related to both baby AND mom for 6 weeks. Week 7 will conclude our group with a final meeting of both groups to gather in community and share stories.

    Also included is a message thread to keep connected throughout the week.

    Lastly, discounted services for 1:1 support with Lauren is also included.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Please send me an email at hello@lauren-locke.com, I'd love to chat with you and help answer your question.

Ready to start feeling less alone and overwhelmed and more empowered and supported, while meeting some new mom friends along the way??