Community Village
The Village

It Takes a Village.
We're Building Ours.

Community is not an add-on to maternal care — it is the care. Explore our NYC partner network, support circles, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

For-Profit Initiative

Mama Doula Inc.

Our company provides quality doula services on a sliding scale and pro bono options semi-annually, ensuring compassionate support reaches families across New York regardless of financial means.

Gather With Us

Rooted Connection. Aligned Support. Shared Growth.

Small, intimate gatherings where real support happens. Every circle is facilitated with care, cultural competence, and zero judgment.

Birth Prep Circle

Every 2nd Saturday

PrenatalEducationPlanning
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
TBD

Postpartum Village

Every Tuesday

PostpartumSupport GroupNew Moms
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
TBD

Grief & Loss Circle

Monthly — 1st Thursday

Grief SupportLossTrauma-Informed
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
TBD

Expecting Dads & Partners

Monthly — 3rd Sunday

PartnersDadsBirth Support
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
TBD

Herbal Wellness Workshop

Quarterly

HerbalismWellnessAncestral Healing
Varies — see schedule
TBD

Teen Mom Empowerment

Bi-weekly Fridays

Teen MomsEducationEmpowerment
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
TBD
What's Coming

Upcoming Events

Get notified of new events

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Support Circle

Birth Prep Circle — Spring Session

11:00 AM
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Support Circle

Postpartum Village Drop-In

10:00 AM
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Grief Support

Grief & Loss Circle — Session

6:00 PM
Virtual Only

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Workshop

Herbal Wellness Workshop: Postpartum Teas & Baths

1:00 PM
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Support Circle

Partners & Dads Birth Prep Meetup

2:00 PM
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Pending — Summer 2026

Community Event

Birth Circle — Summer Session

12:00 PM
TBD
The Village Network

NYC Partner Organizations

We don't work in isolation. These are the trusted organizations across New York City we partner with, refer to, and stand alongside in the fight for maternal health equity.

Health & Social Services

Harlem United

Harlem / Manhattan

Community health organization providing wraparound services for underserved families, including maternal mental health programs and care navigation.

Mental HealthCare NavigationSocial Services

Health Equity Advocacy

The Bronx Health REACH

The Bronx

Coalition of faith communities and community organizations dedicated to eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities across the South Bronx.

Health EquityFaith CommunityAdvocacy

Birth Education

BirthWorks NYC

Citywide

Providing culturally centered childbirth education, breastfeeding support, and doula referrals with a focus on BIPOC families across all five boroughs.

Birth EducationBreastfeedingBIPOC Focus

Nutrition & Family Support

WIC — NYC

All Boroughs

Federal nutrition program serving low-income pregnant and postpartum women. Monstera Roots connects clients with local WIC offices to maximize prenatal support.

NutritionPostpartumLow-Income Support

NICU & Infant Support

St. John's Riverside Hospital NICU Family Program

Yonkers / Northern Bronx

Family-centered care program supporting NICU families with peer mentorship, lactation consultants, and mental health resources through the hospital system.

NICU SupportLactationPeer Mentorship

Postpartum Care

NYC Health + Hospitals Postpartum Program

Citywide

System-wide postpartum depression screening and support services available at all NYC public hospitals — we guide clients to these resources post-birth.

Postpartum DepressionMental HealthPublic Health

Cultural Health Services

Caribbean Women's Health Association

Brooklyn

Health and social services for Caribbean immigrant communities, including maternal wellness, prenatal education, and cultural navigation support.

Caribbean CommunityPrenatal CareCultural Navigation

For-Profit Initiative — Monstera Roots

Mama Doula Inc.

All Boroughs

Our company provides quality doula services on a sliding scale and pro bono options semi-annually, ensuring compassionate support reaches families across New York regardless of financial means.

Free ServicesSliding ScaleAdvocacy
Join the Movement

Ways to Get Involved

There's a role for everyone in this village — whether you're a birth worker, a neighbor, a provider, or just someone who believes Black mothers deserve better.

Volunteer as a Doula

Trained doulas and birth workers can join our volunteer network to provide supported births for families in need through Mama Doula Inc.

Apply to Volunteer

Refer a Client

Healthcare providers, midwives, OBs, and social workers — send your patients to us. We'll ensure they receive continuous, culturally centered care.

Submit a Referral

Donate to Mama Doula Inc.

Your donation funds free doula services, herbal wellness kits, and community education for families who can't afford private care.

Support the Mission

Spread the Word

Follow, share, and tag us. Every share reaches a mother who may not know support exists. Social media advocacy is free and powerful.

Follow on Instagram

Partner with Us

Hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, and businesses — let's build formal partnerships to expand the reach of culturally competent maternal care across NYC.

Become a Partner

Host a Workshop

Open your community space, church, school, or business for a Monstera Roots maternal health education event. We bring the knowledge, you bring the community.

Request a Workshop
Community celebration
Begin Your Journey

Ready to Be HeldThrough Every Stage?

Whether you're a first-time mother, a seasoned birth worker, or a community member who believes every Black mother deserves better — we want you here.