Beginning in February 2026, Ìyá Pittsburgh Project will begin hosting a monthly peer support group for current and past clients up to 2 years postpartum.
The purpose of the Perinatal Client Peer Support Group is for participants to receive general peer support and connect with other clients who are in a similar/same phase in parenthood. These clients will have children near the same age and will have worked with perinatal care providers partnered with Ìyá Pittsburgh.
This group will meet VIRTUALLY on a monthly basis.
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Once a month, every month, on the FIRST SUNDAY of the month.
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Two hours long from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
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Registration is recommended (no required) before attending the first time. REGISTER NOW!
Additional group details:
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For all perinatal clients receiving care through Ìyá Pittsburgh from a partnered perinatal care provider (midwife, monitrice, doula/support companion, etc.).
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Regardless of client’s place of birth (hospital, birth centre, home, or other).
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From onset of care until 2 years postpartum.
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Partners, co-parents, and other primary/secondary care providers (grandparent, auntie, older sibling, etc.) involved with the daily care of the newborn/child under the age of 2 are also encouraged to attend as needed.
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Group is open to all genders, sexualities, & ethnicities/races, but will unapologetically center the lived experiences and safety of BIPOC & LGBTQ+ group members.
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Suggested donation $1-$20 monthly (no one turned away for lack of funds).
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Google Meet link available upon request by clients or provided after registration.
Group Format:
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Group will start at 4:05 PM by introducing ourselves with our first names and pronouns.
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Next, we will introduce the broad topic of the month and take some time to share perspectives and experiences related to the topic.
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Then, we will open the group up for general conversation, sharing, and connection.
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Next, we begin winding down the meeting with any announcements & reminder about donations.
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there is a suggested monthly donation between $1-$20
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as an offering to the hosting nonprofit & its therapist facilitating the group
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no one is turned away or judged for a lack of funds
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other ways to practice generosity on behalf of the group:
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talk to & connect with newcomers
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Finally, we close out the meeting at 5:55 PM by wishing everyone well until the next monthly meeting.
Bonus Resource:
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The group has a WhatsApp group for participants to join to share resources, keep in touch, and get updates & changes about the meeting.
