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 on a monthly basis at Iya Pittsburgh's office on the Northside of Pittsburgh in the Allegheny East neighborhood.
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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 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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In-arms/non-walking babies are welcome. Childcare for other babies/children is presently not available. (This is a future goal.)
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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).
Group Format:
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People can begin filtering in as early as 3:45 PM, visit the restroom, get comfortable, etc.
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Group will start at 4:10 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 sharing 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 & passing the basket for donations.
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there is a suggested monthly donation between $1-$20
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donations are used to purchase beverages,
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and 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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stick around to talk to & connect with newcomers
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stick around to help clean up & reset the room
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Finally, we close out the meeting at 5:50 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.
