This Mother’s Lounge is a gentle, supportive gathering for pregnant and postpartum moms who want to feel more informed, empowered, and at ease around feeding their baby.
Whether you are preparing to breastfeed, currently navigating feeding challenges, combo feeding, pumping, or simply have questions, you are welcome here. There is no one “right” way to feed a baby. This space is about learning, connection, and releasing pressure.
We will be joined by a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) who will offer guidance on the basics of infant feeding, what to expect in the early days, and how to recognize when support may be helpful. There will be time for open Q&A, shared experiences, and gentle conversation.
This is not a medical appointment or one-on-one consult, but a community-centered conversation designed to help you feel less alone and more supported as you move into this new season.
Each gathering includes light refreshments, guided discussion, and space to connect with other moms walking a similar path.
This is a donation-based offering. Suggested donation: $10–25.
All contributions support community programming at Austin Yoga Lounge.
House Rules
These rules create a safe, respectful, and nurturing space for mothers to connect, share, and support one another without judgment.
Confidentiality: What is shared in the circle stays in the circle. This ensures a safe space for open and honest conversation without fear of judgment or gossip.
Non-Judgment: We come from different experiences and perspectives, and all feelings, choices, and experiences are valid. This is a space where everyone’s journey is respected.
Active Listening: When someone is speaking, we listen attentively and without interruption, holding space for their words, emotions, and experiences.
Speak from the Heart: Share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences honestly and authentically, using "I" statements (e.g., "I feel...") to express your own perspective.
No Comparison: Each mom’s experience is unique. Avoid comparing or offering unsolicited advice unless asked, and instead, offer empathy and understanding.
Support, Not Fixing: This is a space to offer support, not solutions. Sometimes just being heard is enough—let's hold space for each other’s emotions without trying to "fix" them.
Respect for Silence: It's okay to take a pause or simply listen without feeling the need to speak. Silence is just as valuable as words in this space.
Honor Your Needs (and your baby's): If at any point you need to step out, take a break, or check in with yourself or your baby, honor that need without explanation or guilt.
Compassion and Empathy: Approach each other’s experiences with compassion and empathy, recognizing that motherhood is complex, and we all have our own challenges and triumphs.