Join a group

You can find information on regular groups on this page, please contact the group leaders for details. Some groups have become virtual to keep Maternal Journal going in these uncertain times, as well as many face-to-face sessions.

You can also keep an eye on @maternaljrnl where we regularly post updates from groups.

Maternal Journal South Norwood, London

Danielle Hake & Ellie Blachley

LOCATION: The Social Café, Stanley Arts Centre, 12 South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AB

Get in touch about dates coming up: wellbeing@centre70.org.uk Tel. 020 8670 2775

All art materials provided and children under 1 welcome

Maternal Journal Brighton

Jennifer Milarski

LOCATION: Possibility Place, 14 Windlesham Avenue, Brighton BN1 AH

Contact for forthcoming dates; Jennifer.milarski@gmail.com £5 per week or £30 for all seven weeks.

Maternal Journal Wimborne, Dorset

Alice Aston

At Walford Craft Mill, Knobcrook Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL

Booking via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/591440162447

Each week we try a new form of visual or written art, this is a completely beginner friendly group, all levels of artistic skill and none are welcome! 

The group is for pregnant people, new mums, experienced mums, women whose children are long grown and mothers who are going through shifts and changes as their children grow up. You're all invited!

All materials are provided and handheld babies are welcome. Walford Mill is an accessible venue with toilets and baby changing facilities.

Hot drinks are available to purchase from the onsite facilities and I'll bring some cake for us to share.

Get in touch for future dates at aliceastonfamilies@gmail.com

Maternal Journal Aberaeron, Wales
Tomoko Holloway

Tomoko Holloway - Doula

First Monday of each month 11:00-12:00
(Time and day can vary so it would be best to contact me.)

At RAY Ceredigion, Pengloyn, Tabernacle Street, Aberaeron, Ceredigion SA46 0BN

Fully funded and all the materials and refreshments are provided. Babies/toddlers are welcome.

Find out more: https://www.yourbirthjourneydoula.com/maternaljournal-aberaeron

Get in touch: yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com 

Get in touch at yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com or follow on Facebook.

Maternal Journal Bath & Corsham
Michelle Weeks

Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm

Contact for latest dates and join the Facebook group for details or follow @doulashell on Instagram.

Maternal Journal with Soul Creative Circle, Caerphilly
Liz Thomas

Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community

Further information via @soulcreativecircle

Maternal Journal Canterbury, Kent
Aileen White – Birthing From Within & Birth Art Cafe mentor, founder of My Birth Support CIC

Monthly sessions via Zoom (check socials for time and dates) offered on a pay-what-you-can basis (including free places for low income families)

Face-to-face sessions in Canterbury, Kent. Please email Aileen for updates.

Book and follow on Eventbrite
Find out more and enjoy free resources: @Mybirthsupport | Linktree
Get in touch aileen@mybirth.org.uk

Maternal Journal Carmarthen
Joanna Bond – Mama Creatives

Information about forthcoming groups at @mama_creatives

Maternal Journal Coventry
Lindsay Jane Hunter – Connection & Creativity

Contact @lindsayjanehunter to news and updates.

Maternal Journal Croydon, The Circle Sessions
Kate – women’s circle facilitator at The Circle Sessions

Various dates

Fully funded sessions with Sutton Women's Centre and Home Start Croydon

To book and find out more information, contact: kate@thecirclesessions.co.uk

Maternal Journal Dudley
Brianna Dymond

To find out more, please email newbabynetwork@gmail.com

Maternal Journal Edinburgh – Spilt Milk Gallery
Lauren McLaughlin

Contact @spiltmilkgallery on Instagram for more info about forthcoming sessions.

Maternal Journal Exeter
Lizzy Humber (Mothers Who Make)

New sessions online and in Exeter (dates to be announced soon).

To find out more, please email lizzy@motherswhomake.org.

Maternal Journal Hitchin
Tanya Mowbrays

To find out about sessions please email Tanya at trmowbraycounselling@gmail.com.

Maternal Journal New Jersey (USA)
Mary Sefchek – Doula, childbirth educator & playwright

Contact Mary for information on forthcoming sessions philomenabirth@gmail.com
Instagram: @philomenabirth

Maternal Journal Norwich
Siobhan Ridley

For more information, contact: info@yourtinyhuman.com

Maternal Journal Online (Natal Notes)
Fanny Pogson – 360° doula, artist & facilitator

First Saturday of the month, 1-5pm

Follow @natalnotes for more information.
hellonatalnotes@gmail.com

Maternal Journal online
Priya Logan – Doula

• See website for details

Maternal Journal Sutton
Pia Jaime – Artist, educator & Maternal Journal Founding Mother

Follow @maternaljrnlsutton for latest workshops and updates

Maternal Journal by Birth Tree | Wirral, Merseyside
Clare Hasted

For more information, contact: loveyogawirral@yahoo.com

Maternal Journal Yorkshire & online
Sally Golightly – Family Doula

Tuesdays, 7-9pm

Please check Sally’s Instagram for any changes: @sallygolightlyfamilydoula

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