Afterglow PARENT SUPPORT & COMMUNITY In Louisville, KY

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Get over the hump - join us every Wednesday from 10:00am - 11:30am at

Bonnie Knows Breast:

6011 Brownsboro Park Blvd. Suite D, Louisville, KY.

Afterglow is a great way to practice getting out of the house with your baby.

Make new friends.

Get a weight check for your baby.

Purchase any feeding supplies like pump parts, bottles, or a probiotic for you or baby at The Pump Bar located inside Bonnie Knows Breast!

Come as you are, no such thing as late and inclusivity is our vibe!

The Afterglow NEW PARENT group is for parents with babies 12ish months and under. This group is for the primary caregiver, which is oftentimes the birthing parent, lactating parent, or female parent.

We are inclusive and supportive of all genders and family structures.

There is no need to register to attend, but if you would like to (and to receive an email reminder!) you can do so!

Join us for a very special mom's night in on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00pm at Bonnie Knows Breast.

We'll start with an evening Afterglow circle at 7:00pm, followed by a fun and cozy movie night. Popcorn, candy and drinks provided!

No need to register in advance, but if you’d like a reminder, click the button below!

Throughout history the power of the circle is acknowledged and embraced by numerous cultures and religions. The circle has been the shape adopted by gatherings. The circle is acknowledged as an archetype of wholeness and integration, with the center of a circle universally understood to symbolize Spirit. When a group of people come together in a circle, they are united. This connection unites thought and action, mind and body, and spirit and form in a circle. Because a circle has no beginning and no end, the agreement to connect in a circle allows energy to circulate from one person to the next, rather than being dissipated into the environment.

People who take part in a circle find that their power increases exponentially while with the group. Like a drop of water rippling on the surface of a pond, the waves of energy produced in a circle radiate outward in circular motion. While one person may act like a single beacon that emanates light, a circle of people is like a satellite dish that sends out energy. There is power in numbers, and when the commitment is made by many to face one another, and focus on one intention, their circle emanates ripples of energy that can change the world.

The Afterglow circle invites you into a space safe to share the highs and lows of life with a new baby.

We welcome you and are gratetful to hold space for you.

Having a baby is incredible.

But it can also be incredibly difficult.

Afterglow offers an opportunity for parents to get together and share their experiences in an inclusive, safe, non-judgmental space.

You'll find support for:

Becoming a parent
Life with a newborn
Processing your birth experience
Feeding your baby
Returning to work
Stages of development
Transitioning to toddlerhood
Parenting more than one child
.....And so much more!

Join our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram to find out more information. We circle up and share our roses and thorns together. We welcome you no matter how your baby was brought earth-side, no matter how you feed your baby, diaper, or sleep your baby. All are welcome! Come as you are, there is no such thing as late! No appointment is necessary!

Going to parent-baby support groups can help get you through a rough patch, help you feel less lonely, build your confidence to get out and about alone with your baby, and even help you meet new lifelong friends.

We have an active and safe online space that is also super valuable to our parents who attend in-person groups.

The first visit to an Afterglow event is always FREE! Drop-in rates are $10 per visit. We never want cost to be a barrier to attendance. If money is tight, our scholarship fund will cover your costs with no questions asked!

For more details on dates, times, and info, find us on Facebook at Afterglow-Louisville's New Parent Community page.

Facilitators

*Afterglow was created by a magical fairy named Emily McCay and was formally held at The Diaper Fairy Cottage. Sadly, the beloved cottage closed in 2017 and Emily passed from this world in 2018. Many parents, like myself, are grateful this space was created and I am honored to carry on this safe, inclusive space for our community.

Afterglow groups are co-facilitated by a team of parents who’ve been there and know how hard it can be to navigate those long days and nights with a new baby.

Bonnie Logsdon (she/her) brings her experience as a dietitian, lactation consultant, doula, and mother to this community and has been holding space for parents in this circle since 2017. She loves food, travel, live music, and exercise. Bonnie is a connector and loves to sniff babies.

Clare Olberz (she/her) is a postpartum doula with a degree in social work. She attended the very first afterglow in 2014 and has been glowing up ever since as both a mom and facilitator. Clare gives the BEST hugs and people call her the baby whisperer.

Shanice Nelson (she/her) is an IBCLC student and Senior at Union Institute & University where she studies Maternal Child Health. She loves building a lasting rapport with mamas, babies, and all things breastfeeding. Nicey has an infectious laugh and you just want to be her friend and hang out!

Patti Weiter (she/her) is an organizational psychologist and Afterglow alum. She is a mom to 3 girls and she loves karaoke, yoga, and talking about boundaries. Patti has a passion for helping moms flourish. Patti is always rocking bright colors and an even brighter smile!

Mary Miller (she/her) is a certified birth doula, certified lactation counselor, and psychotherapist certified in perinatal mental health. As a professional in birth work and mental health, Mary strives to provide the birthing person and their partner with emotional, physical, and informational support to empower them through their pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting journey. Mary is a wife, mom, sister, friend, and aunt. She loves exercising, hiking, hanging out with my family, pizza and pugs!

Alex Wallace (she/her) is a postpartum doula, a mama to two sweet boys, and an Afterglow alum. She is passionate about nurturing and empowering new parents. When she’s not holding a baby you can find her reading, doing puzzles, or scouring local restaurants for her next favorite dish!