FLOURISH. A Community of Support for Pregnant & Postpartum Moms in Dickinson, North Dakota

For a long time, years, in fact, the moms of Dickinson have been on my heart. I’ve watched you, working to put down roots, to be the best mom you can be, fighting your demons, picking up the pieces, chasing dreams, often with a partner whom works long, unpredictable hours. Some of you grew up here, a lot of you didn’t. I am you. You’re reaching out, creating a life, making friends, surrounding yourself with the people who vibe. For some of us this is easier than it is for others.

But when it comes to finding resources and support specifically for your pregnancy and postpartum stage, this can be hard. Struggling with breastfeeding due to an undiagnosed tongue tie and it hurts and everyone tells you that’s it’s normal? Feeling the clouds of depression closing in and not sure where to go for help? The resources are here, but it can be really hard to find them without knowing exactly the right person.

This is why I’ve partnered with Betsy and Layne and the rest of the crew at the Backyard Play Cafe to facilitate FLOURISH: Pregnancy & Postpartum Support group. We just had out first gathering on April 12th, and it was FANTASTIC. For the time being, we plan to open meetings every other Monday evening. These gatherings will be free and open to all local pregnant, postpartum, and experienced moms alike. The intention is support. To connect, ask questions, get feeding advice from local lactation counselors, share the tools and resources that have worked for you.

Alongside the in-person meetings, we’re also cultivating the same spirit of community over at the private FLOURISH. Facebook Group. This is where you want to be to find meeting details (times, etc.), discussing topics, and answering questions.

I hope to see you there!