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Postpartum Circles

Build your village, one week at a time.

Postpartum Circles

Postpartum Circles are weekly gatherings for families from pregnancy through kindergarten. The whole family is welcome, and we provide art and sensory activities for preschoolers.

A circle of padded chairs around a rug and a wooden play gym indoors

These gatherings center postpartum mothers. We save a number of spots for mothers with babies under one. Families with older children make up the village around them. If your youngest is older than one, sign up for Little Helpers instead. Little Helpers is our preschooler program held alongside Postpartum Circles.

A circle of padded chairs around a rug and a wooden play gym indoors
Two preschoolers scooping pasta at a red sensory table

Postpartum Circles take place in a comfortable, baby-friendly environment with thoughtfully prepared indoor and outdoor spaces for young children. All gatherings include art and sensory activities for toddlers and older siblings, and many include a home-cooked meal and movement classes led by professional instructors.

After baby’s first birthday, families continue attending as volunteers. You get to be the village for the families who come next, while your preschoolers continue to see their friends and participate in activities and movement classes.

A mom and her daughter playing at an outdoor water table
A young girl on a yoga mat with her hands raised over her head during a class

Mondays at St. Mark's

St. Mark's provides a beautiful indoor and outdoor space for our Monday gatherings, in what was once a preschool.

Outside

A family of live oaks shades the mud kitchens, sensory tables, playscapes, community garden, art tables, and playhouse.

A mom holding her baby in a padded chair outdoors
Herbs, petals and water at an outdoor play sink

Inside

The playroom changes with the curriculum, which is based on the wheel of the year. Children have full access to a library of over 1,000 books, over 650 wooden unit blocks, and a rotating collection of open-ended toys and natural materials.

A playroom bookshelf full of children's books and wooden toys
Babies lying on striped blankets on the floor

Postpartum Circle

A separate space protected by a gate contains a cozy circle of papasan chairs circled around a safe place for babies to lay, crawl, and have some of their first interactions with each other.

Babies lying on striped blankets on the floor
A playroom bookshelf full of children's books and wooden toys

Village Commons

Right next door to this building you'll find our free store, Village Commons. You can bring donations with you when you come, and you are free to shop Village Commons throughout the event. Volunteers can help with carrying donations in and out and organizing incoming donations.

Food + coffee

Coffee from Redbud Roasters is donated by St. Mark's Earth Care Committee. During the colder months, we serve a hot meal, and throughout the year we welcome participants to bring potluck-style snacks. You will also have access to our community herb collection for blending herbal tea for you or a friend.

Baby carriers hanging on a rack above baskets
A volunteer holding a plate of waffles in the garden

Request a spot

Spots are limited.

Pregnant and PostpartumVolunteers with Preschoolers

How it works

The form goes live Wednesday morning, and you sign up for the following Monday.

Confirmation

After the form has been live for 24 hours, we randomly choose and send out confirmation emails. Everyone who signs up after those 24 hours goes on the waitlist.

Can't make it?

Reply to your confirmation email as soon as you can. We'll give your spot to the next family on the waitlist.

Every week

Request a spot for the week ahead. The form resets weekly.

Pregnant and PostpartumVolunteers with Preschoolers

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“They have helped me in more ways than just helping with baby and postpartum supplies. They gave me a community to fall back on when my mental health was declining or when I’ve been lonely.”

— Elizabeth G.

“Postpartum Circle at Little Village has been a pillar in my children's lives for over 8 years. Because of this space I've made long-time friends and found support in ways I desperately needed.”

— Amber

“Being able to socialize and talk to other parents as a first time mom has greatly impacted my mental health in huge positive way and allowed me to not feel so alone.”

— Daniela

“It gave me a space to come for my own care without excluding my child. The circle gave me comfort, warmth, support, and care in ways I wish were more accessible in the community.”

— Mariela

“After having my second baby, I was fed and taken care of for a whole year of Mondays at Little Village. I've seen how, for some mothers, it's a total life changer and possibly the main thing that saves them from postpartum depression.”

— Greta

“Has helped me tremendously in getting out of the house postpartum and being able to connect with other mothers in similar stages of postpartum life.”

— Roxanne

“Joining Postpartum Circle has become the highlight of my week, as well as my toddler and baby’s weeks! We look forward every week to the opportunity to connect, play and relax.”

— Little Village participant