Thriving Together is a free support circle for pregnancy and the first year postpartum, serving families in Jefferson County since 2019. Thriving Together is run by an all-volunteer team of local parents and birth workers who are passionate about creating a safe space for parents in the prenatal and postpartum time to connect, build community and share what is on their hearts. Facilitators uphold the circle's Mutual Agreements: creating a safe and confidential space, maintaining an advice-free zone, and practicing self-care. The Thriving Together circle meets weekly from 9:30-11am at the community room of Hearth Natural Medicine.

 

Thriving Together is often the first place families go when they are finally ready to venture out from the safety of their home with their newborn babies. This circle is where many parents have found new friends and forged a community ready to support them in this vulnerable, transformative time. It is a place where folks feel safe to share about their greatest joys and deepest fears of becoming a parent. 

 

Thriving Together recognizes that being pregnant, giving birth, and transitioning into parenthood are all very unique experiences. The Thriving Together facilitators strive to maintain a safe space for parents from all family structures and backgrounds. That being said, Thriving Together recognizes that conception, the birthing experience as well as the lived experience of marginalized peoples, including but not limited to LGBTQIA2S+ and Black, Indigenous and People of Color is unique and warrants a safe sharing space facilitated by a qualified individual.  While the group has primarily been attended by the birthing parent, Thriving Together recognizes the need for this kind of support for all new parents and is actively working on creating space for all.