Join a group
You can find information on regular groups on this page, please contact the group leaders for details. Some groups are virtual as well as many face-to-face sessions.
You can also keep an eye on @maternaljrnl where we regularly post updates from groups across the world.
East
Maternal Journal Norwich
Siobhan Ridley
For more information, contact: info@yourtinyhuman.com
Maternal Journal, Cambridge
Sessions with Danae Russell from 10am-12.30pm on the 8th and 15th July, 2024 at Chinnor Library, OX39 4PU contact: danaerussell8@outlook.com
London
Maternal Journal, The Village London (South East London)
Sarah Tessier
Regular sessions - contact below for dates.
The Corbett Community Centre & Library, Torridon Road, Catford, SE6 1RQ.
Further information via The Village London
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 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
Hertfordshire
Maternal Journal Hemel Hempstead
Wednesday mornings 10-12noon, starting 25th September for 5 weeks.
Joe's Coffee and Creative Space in Hemel
The details & how to book a place in the links below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/973892718337?aff=oddtdtcreator
North West
Maternal Journal by Birth Tree | Wirral, Merseyside
Clare Hasted
For more information, contact: loveyogawirral@yahoo.com
South East
Maternal Journal Sutton
Pia Jaime – Artist, educator & Maternal Journal Founding Mother
Follow @maternaljrnlsutton for latest workshops and updates
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 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
South West
Maternal Journal, Bristol
Carmen Little
Starting on 28th May.
Sessions will start at 5:30pm at St Christopher’s Church, Hampstead Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 3HN.
Contact: carmenroselittle@gmail.com
@the.mother.hood
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 Frome
Meeting on Wednesday Morning at Frome Town Hall and a Tuesday evening at 15 Palmer Street. Booking is essential.
or drop ins during the holidays.
Book here sslcourses.uk or contact Katherine directly on katherine@beyondbirthing.co.uk
This course can be fully funded (FREE) for people aged 19 or over:
who live in Somerset (not including Bath & North-East Somerset/North Somerset)
AND have lived in the UK/EU for the last 3 years or have leave to remain
AND have an annual income of less than £25,000 OR are unemployed and in receipt of benefits inc mat leave.
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 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.
West Midlands
Maternal Journal Coventry
Lindsay Jane Hunter – Connection & Creativity
Contact @lindsayjanehunter to news and updates.
Maternal Journal Dudley
Brianna Dymond
To find out more, please email newbabynetwork@gmail.com
Yorkshire
Maternal Journal, central Wakefield
Diane Saxon, The Art House
Weekly in term-time Mondays 10am - 12pm
The Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE
Contact: diane@the-arthouse.org.uk
01924 312000/07918 443102
Maternal Journal, St John's Church, Wakefield
Friday 17 and 24 May, and 7, 14 and 21 June 2024.
St John's Church, Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QU
Contact: Katy 07484 775414
Maternal Journal Yorkshire & online
Sally Golightly – Family Doula
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Please check Sally’s Instagram for any changes: @sallygolightlyfamilydoula
Maternal Journal York with For Modern Mothers
Susan Bradley
Book online: https://www.formodernmothers.com/mjyork
Follow @formodernmothers for latest sessions and updates
Maternal Journal with the PAIR (The Parent and Infant Relationship Team) in Wakefield (locations vary, see below)
Tuesday 1st October, 2024 (weekly thereafter), 2pm-3.30pm, Wakefield City Library, Burton Street WF1 2EB.
Please contact Claire Lewsey-Spriggs PAIR team on 0300 373 0944 for more details.
Fridays 1pm-2.30pm Castle Family Hub, please call 01924 303376 to book a place
Fridays 10am-11.30am, Butterflies Family Hub, Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 1BB. Please call 01924 307835 to book a place.
Scotland
Maternal Journal Edinburgh – Spilt Milk Gallery
Lauren McLaughlin
Contact @spiltmilkgallery on Instagram for more info about forthcoming sessions.
Wales
Maternal Journal Aberaeron, Wales
Maternal Journal Aberaeron, Wales
Tomoko Holloway - Doula
To find out more, please email yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com or follow on Facebook.
Maternal Journal with Soul Creative Circle, Caerphilly
Liz Thomas
Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community
Further information via @soulcreativecircle
Maternal Journal Carmarthen
Joanna Bond – Mama Creatives
Information about forthcoming groups at @mama_creatives
USA
Maternal Journal New Jersey (USA)
Mary Sefchek – Doula, childbirth educator & playwright
Contact Mary for information on forthcoming sessions philomenabirth@gmail.com
Instagram: @philomenabirth
Online
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
