Benefits

• Support groups for moms with babies come with many benefits such as bonding with like-minded individuals and making lasting relationships with the moms and the babies. Support groups have shown to relieve stress and anxiety associated with having a new baby as well as the more serious symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD). Members of support groups for moms can learn from other moms about techniques on feeding, caring for and putting your baby to sleep.
  
  

Types

• Different types of support groups for moms are offered based on special circumstances such as first-time moms, moms of multiples, stay-at-home moms or working moms, single or divorced moms and moms suffering from PPD. Support groups also vary depending on the baby, such as special needs, multiples or preemies. You may even be able to find a support group relating to a specific hobby you can bring your baby to, such as mom and baby exercise, jewelry making, scrapbooking or reading.
  
  

Finding a Support Group

• Finding a support group for moms with babies may be as simple as striking up conversations with other moms in your community at the park, pediatrician's office, grocery store or library. You can also check bulletin boards for listings and announcements about local support groups as well as parenting publications, magazines and newspapers. Lastly, if your city has a community or recreation center, they might offer a support group for moms with babies that fits your schedule.
  
  

Starting a Support Group

• If you are unable to find a local support group that fits your schedule or needs, consider starting up one yourself. For instance, if you are a working mom, you may want to start a support group for working moms with babies that is scheduled to meet during evenings or weekends to accommodate the other moms' schedules. Talk to other moms in your area about your idea of starting a support group and locate a venue within your city to host it, such as a community center. Your group can also take turns hosting the support group in each other's homes and provide snacks and refreshments.