Mothers Unfolding

~ a loving circle for mothers of newborns to six months ~

Welcome to Postpartum!  With the birth of a baby, there is also the  Birth  of  a  Mother.  This realization helps me bring tenderness to myself and others who are unfolding into their new role as Mother.  Each five week group explores the heart of what it means to be a mother, sharing wisdom and insight, while acknowledging the unique gifts and challenges of motherhood.  There is a discussion topic for each gathering and plenty of time to get answers to your practical questions like…

“How do I get my baby into this sling?” “What’s a Moby Wrap?” “I leak milk all the time, help!

“My baby cries all the time, what can I do?” “How do I boost my milk supply?”

“I think my baby might be teething – eeek!”

Topics we explore…

•  Giving Birth to yourself as a Mother – What is it like *for YOU* being born into this new identity?

•  Changing Relationships – Honor the new ways we relate to everyone in our lives.

•  Inanna: New Mama – If you took Lanell’s Birthing From Within class, you know the ancient story of Inanna.  Knowing the story isn’t critical.  Every new mother can quickly relate to what happens to Inanna in the process of answering a call, descending to the Underworld and being forever transformed!

• Warrior Mama – Use your new mama power in creative and conscious ways, sharpen your intuition, find balance, and discover how to navigate the slue of “helpful advice” in a way that feels good to you.

Many mothers who take the same Mothers Unfolding class together, continue supporting one another through email and weekly or monthly meetings and playgroups.  The foundation of mutual trust and respect created in Mothers Unfolding allows for a depth of relationship and support that is invaluable.

Expect to feel invigorated, inspired, relieved, and possibly even over flowing with love for yourself and your baby after each meeting.  Other mamas have said these groups are powerful medicine – stronger than Prozac!

Mothers Unfolding meets Monthly, on Thursdays from 10:00am – 12:00 pm, for five weeks.

Upcoming Groups

Testimonials

“When I started going, Nora was only about 4 weeks old, so I was really in the thick of it still, and going to Lanell’s class got me through the hardest parts of those early weeks. The days when we had our group were the best days of my week – I don’t know what I would have done without it. It was the only place in those early weeks I felt safe enough to be with my fragile little baby and ill-fitting maternity jeans, and the only place to break out of the isolation of solo, day-long mothering. It was a crucial experience of community, acceptance, and support.  ~  Heather D.

“It took everything I had to drag myself out of the house when my son was 5 weeks old to attend the group.  Thank God I did, because the support and love felt from the minute I stepped in the door continues to this day.  I’ve grown close to the other moms (we see each other once a week!) and Lanell’s wise words are still repeated in our weekly hang outs.  This class was a lifesaver for me.” ~ Aninda

“What a wonderful class where I could go, with my baby, and have all my joys, frustrations, and anxieties addressed and understood in a mama-centered environment.  I left each week feeling like a better mama with so many resources at my fingertips.  No worries about where to nurse, change a diaper, or settle a crying baby…you can do it all in Lanell’s living room!”  ~  Heather W.

“I was in a state of near crisis regarding my bonding with my daughter (a second child) I took Lanell’s class and it was like she threw me a life preserver.”  ~  Carissa

“…one of the most helpful things Lanell has always taught me is not to feel like I am doing it wrong, or doing a bad job. She has a way of letting moms know that whatever they are doing, however they are doing it, is just right.  By encouraging, applauding, and boosting the confidence of mamas, she forces them to give themselves a break!”  ~  Maria

“Becoming a mother is such an incredible, transformative experience, and there is something very special about walking through this time with other women.  Lanell’s wisdom and experience really helped me process my experience, gain confidence as a mother and have a really fun time!  My wish for all new mothers is that they could take part in a group such as this one.”  ~ Eileen Luecke, prenatal yoga teacher

“We talked about the balance between trusting our own mothering instincts and looking to books for knowledge, the dark side of mothering, breastfeeding, etc. We talked about our husbands’ role in the whole process, vented, laughed about our own neuroses, recommended books, toys, websites . . . the information sharing aspect was really invaluable. The conversations would swing back and forth between emotional topics and thoughts on motherhood in general and more practical stuff like: how do I get my baby to sleep for more than 2 seconds at a time?”  ~  Heather D.

“Your mothers unfolding group gave me confidence, assurance, and companionship I desperately needed as I transitioned into my new life as mother.  Those were precarious days, as I was equally exhausted and elated. It was an extraordinary comfort to have a place to go to share my experiences with women on the same journey. Your readings, knowledge, openness, and warm hospitality were especially welcoming.  Thank you.”  ~  Karen M.