This week saw another successful coffee morning at the brown dog cafe. We missed one because I was away so I was glad to see so many lovely faces and women interacting with a community feel. (Thanks for the pics Lizzie).
Often on the first meeting for new people they feel a little overwhelmed. There are no questions and you don’t have to talk to anyone or say anything that makes you uncomfortable. A few meets in you are part of the community and often there are people in your area that you can interact with on a regular basis.
Not everyone is planning a homebirth or even pregnant but it’s being with others of a like mind that make the morning so enjoyable. (Plus I get to see you all.)
Thanks to everyone who came for making it so much fun. Thanks to the Brown dog for their understanding of our mess and our children . Also thanks to them for the great coffee and breakfasts they provide.
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I love your site and blog. I am opening a doula and breastfeeding support office in one week. I have been considering having a breastfeeding cafe. But I love the feel of your “coffees” which include pregnancy and parenting support as well. It opens more doors than just “breastfeeding” in the title. I would love to learn more about it. Great job!!! And many blessings to you. I will be contacting you soon!!!
Bugger, wish I lived in Adelaide instead of Melbourne!
I used to attend BaBs (birthing & babies support) which was run by a volunteer facilitator (I took on this role for a time). Unfortunately BaBs died out because there was no one to continue as facilitator.
Community groups like yours and BaBs are so important to share information that’s not just the mainstream bullshit that women are told in the hospital system. I wish we had more of them.
Do you know of any other homebirth support groups in Melbourne? I’m 19wks with my fourth after 2 cesareans (last were twins).