Welcome to
The Postpartum Collective
About Us
The Postpartum Collective is a peer support community for parents based in the DC area. With weekly meetings, monthly partner's circles and expert led workshops; we aim to create a well woven community of families looking to have a realistic perspective on parenthood while holding their own truths.
Katie Baxter (she/her)
Katie Baxter has been a birth and postpartum doula in the DC area since 2017. And prior to that she was an infant nanny.
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Katie is a skilled circle facilitator, with experience in conflict resolution and mediation, who uses tools from her ongoing study of nonviolent communication (NVC), and Restorative Justice to hold collaborative, community guided spaces.
Kris Brewer (she/they)
Kris has been caring for children since 2009. Through transitioning from childcare to doula work, Kris has found that they enjoy not only the aspect of caring for children, but guiding and coaching parents as as well.
As a Black queer human, they aim to normalize and provide more access to professional parenting support postpartum and beyond in these communities.
Kris has experience facilitating groups of different formats. She is a fan of the Montessori style, enjoys discussing infant/toddler development, and how parents can support baby’s natural progressions.
FAQ
Can I choose my facilitator?
Yes! You have an option between facilitators when going through the registration process for newborn groups. Katie and Kris aren’t always starting groups around the same time, so that’s something to keep in mind when choosing a facilitator and when the next group starts.
How long do groups typically run?
Groups can run anywhere from 6 months to a year. It really depends on the flow of the group and what group members want. We often find groups want to stay together for a while.
How does billing work?
As of January 2022, all new members will be billed once a month, at either the $90 (currently only available for BIPOC families), $150 or $200 subscription price point. Depending on when your group begins, your first invoice may be prorated to reflect the current month and all future invoices will reflect a full month's membership.
What if I cannot afford the membership?
We are continuously working on ways to offer this community in a way that is affordable for most. Please reach out via email if the monthly subscription is not within your budget.
What is your refund policy? I may change my mind.
We understand that this space may not be for everyone and things change but The Postpartum Collective wants to maintain a cohort model and space where members feel safe. Because of this and the required resources, refunds are not available after a circle starts.
What if I miss a meeting?
If you miss a meeting, the meeting will still be held to your subscription. Meetings are the bulk of our offering and unless the facilitator reschedules for the group, they cannot be made up.
What if I want to switch groups?
Sometimes we will move a group memeber from one group to another, especially if we feel like it’ll be a better fit. However, we want to respect the vulnerability of the members of each circle and try not to shuffle people around often.