Group Support & Education
Prenatal Support Groups
These groups are designed for parents who are expecting a baby.
The Milk Lab
Description:
Our comprehensive one-night breastfeeding preparation class is designed specifically for expectant parents eager to learn about the art and science of nursing baby. This engaging 2.5 hour session will provide you with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to start your nursing journey on the right foot. Whether you’re a first-time parent or looking for a refresher, this class offers valuable insights and practical tips tailored to meet your needs.
During the class, you will learn the anatomy and physiology of making milk, ensuring you understand how your body supports your baby’s nutritional needs. We will cover key topics such as latching techniques, recognizing hunger cues, and establishing a successful nursing routine. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and information needed to navigate common challenges and to know when and how to seek additional support if needed.
The class also includes a hands-on component where you can practice different nursing positions and holds. We’ll discuss the importance of skin-to-skin contact, the role of your partner in the nursing process, and strategies for maintaining a healthy milk supply. By the end of the session, you will feel more prepared and confident in your ability to nourish your baby and enjoy the special bond that nursing provides.
Key Points Covered:
- Anatomy and physiology of making milk
- Effective latching techniques
- Recognizing baby’s hunger cues
- Overcoming common challenges
- Importance of skin-to-skin contact
- Partner’s role in supporting nursing
- Maintaining a healthy milk supply
- Hands-on practice with positions and holds
- Knowing when and how to seek additional support
Facilitator: Kelly Wong McGrath, CNM, NP, IBCLC – As an IBCLC, midwife, and parent of three with over send years of personal nursing experience, Kelly is dedicated to supporting families in their nursing journeys. Her passion lies in helping nursing individuals create personalized feeding plans that promote bonding and sustainability. She is committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to ensure the best outcomes for both parents and babies. For full bio, see here.
Tuition: $80
Upcoming Dates & Times:
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Preparing for the Postpartum, Infant Care, Lactation and Infant CPR
Preparing for the postpartum period is one of the most important things that you can do in your pregnancy. Join other parents-to-be to learn how to prepare, grow and enjoy this challenging yet exciting time.
This is a one-day class that will include a break for lunch. Stretches and activities are built in to ensure that the day speeds by.
Preparing for the Postpartum class includes:
- Postpartum recovery, healing process and danger signs
- Infant CPR and first aid taught by experts from In Home CPR
- Ways to prepare for life, work and time changes
- Relationship changes and ways to protect your partnership after baby
- Newborn care
- Lactation
Serena Saeed-Winn – Serena, founder of the KAZ Project, is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), as well as a mother of three daughters. With years of experience in midwifery and firsthand understanding of the postpartum journey, Serena created the KAZ Project to address the need for comprehensive postpartum care. Her vision centers on providing families with essential education, community support, and resources to navigate the early stages of parenthood with confidence and strength.
HynoBirthing® with Alicia Contreras
Back for the fourth time at Hatch, Alicia Contrares is here with all you want to know and learn about HypnoBirthing®. Discover the power of your mind and body in this transformative 6-session Hypnobirthing® Prep Class. Through guided relaxation, breathwork, and visualization techniques, you’ll learn how to release fear, embrace confidence, and cultivate a calm, empowered birth experience. Each session builds on the last, covering the physiology of birth, self-hypnosis for deep relaxation, partner support techniques, and practical tools for navigating labor with ease. Whether you’re planning a home, birth center, or hospital birth, this class will help you approach the journey with trust, resilience, and joy.
Facilitator: Alicia Contreras is a HypnoBirthing practitioner and doula in the San Francisco Bay Area, inspired by her own natural water births and her mother’s unmedicated births in Mexico City. Guided by the mentorship of Dr. Vivian Keeler and Dr. Gerhard Schroth, she is dedicated to helping families achieve empowering birth experiences and fostering “Transgenerational Harmony” through childbirth education.
Date & Time: Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 8:30pm (November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8)
Investment: $499
Postpartum Support Groups
These groups are designed for parents who have given birth to their baby.
New Parents Group
We invite you to embark on an 8-week journey designed to support and empower new parents. This series combines expert guidance with a nurturing environment, fostering connection, learning, and personal growth. Led by Serena Saeed-Winn, a midwife, lactation consultant, and mother, this group offers a blend of open discussion and carefully curated themes tailored to the experiences and needs of new parents. Whether you’re seeking guidance, community, or a deeper understanding of your new role, this series is designed to inspire and support you. Each session builds on the previous week’s topic, creating a cohesive and enriching experience. However, if committing to the full series isn’t feasible, you’re welcome to register for individual drop-in sessions on topics that resonate with you.
What to Expect
- Time for Open Discussion – Share experiences and connect with others.
- Expert-Led Learning – Gain insights on key topics for new parents.
- Engaging Activities – Participate in practical, creative exercises each week.
Weekly Topics & Activities
- Topic: Share your story and connect with the group.
- Activity: Create a personalized journal.
- Topic: Explore the myth of Inanna (as told by Britta Bushnell) and its parallels with the parenthood journey.
- Activity: Reflection exercise.
- Topic: Reflect on forming new identities and fostering mindful growth.
- Activity: Plant a small plant or air plant.
- Topic: Learn postpartum techniques for moving lymph, including compression, massage, scar mobilization, and more.
- Activity: Practice with a gua-sha and create a personalized salt scrub or herbal bath sachet
- Topic: Explore infant massage techniques and ways to move with your baby.
- Activity: Practice infant massage.
- Topic: Set realistic sleep expectations and discover strategies to improve rest for you and your baby.
- Activity: Blend a personalized essential oil mix.
- Topic: Learn foundational nutrition tips for healing and feeding as a new parent.
- Activity: Make a nutritious and easy snack.
- Topic: Celebrate and reflect on the journey together.
- Activity: “What we like about ourselves and each other” exercise.
Dates: Wednesdays 10:30a-12:00p
New session starts on September 16!
Investment: Sliding scale $250-350. Single sessions available.
Pregnant people are welcome anytime. People receiving midwifery care packages from Hatch Midwifery will have access either discounted or included. For more information, check out our care packages here. If you’re interested in attending as a drop-in or a pregnant person, please contact us here.
New Parents Group - Summer
Our regular New Parents Group takes a summer vacation, but community doesn’t have to.
This casual summer gathering is designed for families who want connection, conversation, and a reason to get out of the house with their baby. Unlike our structured “school-year” groups, there is no curriculum, registration commitment, or expectation that you’ll attend every week. Simply drop in when it works for your schedule.
Each week offers an opportunity to connect with other new parents, share experiences, ask questions, celebrate milestones, and navigate the challenges of early parenthood in a supportive and welcoming environment. Whether you’re looking for advice, friendship, or just some adult conversation during the newborn months, you’ll find a warm community here.
This group is open to parents with pre-crawling babies.
When: Wednesdays, 10:30am–12:00pm (June 10-August 12; no sessions on July 15 and July 22)
Cost: Free for Hatch postpartum clients; $15 drop-in for guests and community members (you can pay on arrival)
Facilitator: Kelly Wong McGrath, CNM, NP, IBCLC
Come as you are. Feed your baby, sip your coffee, and join us whenever you can.
gROUPS FOR EVERYONE
These are community offerings that are for most everyone. Check out individual listings for more information.
Restorative Flow with Reiki
Join us for a nervous system reset in class form. We’ll begin with gentle movement and somatic practices to release stress and settle your system, then move into supported restorative postures infused with somatic awareness and optional hands-on Reiki energy healing. Class closes with time to enjoy tea and quiet integration, offering a soft landing before you re-enter the world.
Expect a class that feels like an energetic hug, works like magic, and is grounded in science. All bodies welcome.
What’s provided: Bolsters, yoga blocks, blankets, herbal tea
What to wear: Comfortable, cozy layers you can move and relax in
What to bring: A pillow and/or eye mask if you’d like extra comfort
Accessibility note: While various mobility abilities and conditions can be supported, please note that the class space is located in the upstairs loft of the Hatch office, which requires traveling up one short flight of stairs. Feel free to reach out ahead of time with any other accessibility questions or needs.
Cost: The price of this gathering is $30. Sliding scale options allow you to give or receive help as needed, depending on your unique circumstances.
Please pay at the highest level you are able to, to ensure access for as many people as possible:
$40 – Able to offer support, have resources to pay for things beyond basic needs
$30 – Can pay full price, have access to resources to meet basic needs
$20 – Need assistance, lack access to generational wealth/savings
Melissa Forde – Led by Melissa Forde, a nurse, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, yoga teacher, and Reiki practitioner. Melissa blends trauma-informed care with deep respect for the body’s natural intelligence. Learn more about Melissa and her work here.
Professional Series
From Hospital to Home – A Workshop for CNMs Interested in Community Birth
This weekend workshop is hosted by CNMs and CPMs experienced in community birth. The curriculum focuses on preparing the certified nurse midwife to cultivate a community birth practice.
Topics covered include:
- Community Birth Roles
- Intermittent Auscultation of Fetal Heart Tones
- Community Birth Charting
- Labor Skills for the Community Birth Setting
- Spinning Babies for Labor
Emergency Skills & Indications for Transfer - Newborn Exam Skills
- Lactation Support at Home
- Postpartum Evaluation & Skills in the Home Setting
- Business Setup & Strategies for Community Birth Providers
This workshop is open to new midwives, midwives who have maintained a hospital-based practice, and midwives who are returning to practice after a hiatus. This workshop is offered twice a year and scholarships are available (see the Hatching Possibilities tab for more information).