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Back 24th July

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No Drop On This Week 〰️ Back 24th July 〰️

What is Thursdays @ The Gathering Space?

It’s a relaxed, drop-in clinic and community gathering for new and expectant mothers

Thursdays 12-2pm @ The Gathering Space.

Each week you’ll find

  • Bulk billed midwife and low cost naturopath care,

  • A welcoming circle

  • Wise women leading down-to-earth discussions on everything from baby feeding and sleep, to postpartum wellbeing and building your village.

en Midwife and Anna Maria naturopath herbalist at The Gathering Space, welcoming new mums and babies to our Paddington clinic in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

A Note from Jen & Anna Maria

Motherhood and pregnancy can feel magical one moment and overwhelming the next. We believe you deserve wise, loving support through it all, celebration of your whole wonderful self, a space to be without judgement, without pressure, and without having to do it alone.

Thursdays is our invitation to you. Drop in for a cup of tea, honest conversation, a quick check-in, or to simply rest in the company of other mothers and mothers-to-be. Whether you come for care, answers, or just a friendly hello, there’s always a place for you here.

Why Thursdays?

Bulk billed midwife and naturopath consult for new mums and babies in Paddington, serving Sydney’s eastern suburbs

Quick, accessible care. No referral needed. Medicare rebates.

Motherhood support circle and parenting workshop for new mums in Paddington, Sydney eastern suburbs

Weekly “wise women” talks on real motherhood.

Local mums and babies connecting at our Thursday support group at The Gathering Space Paddington, Eastern Suburbs Sydney

Warm, non-judgemental, come as you are.

Upcoming Speakers & Topics

24 July 2025

Birth Debriefing: Processing Your Birth Story

With Jen & Anna Maria

Take time to share, reflect, and find gentle support for your birth experience, there is no story too big or small.


31 July 2025

Postpartum Grounding: Rituals & Self-Care

With Shaily Nadav, from Kavanah Care

Postpartum Grounding: Rituals & Self-Care. Simple ways to reconnect with yourself after birth: self-massage, breathwork, meditation, and more.


7 August 2025

Physical Recovery After Birth

With Lyz Evans (Women in Focus, Empowered Mother)

What’s normal, how to support healing, and when to ask for extra help.


14 August 2025

Starting Solids: A Gentle Beginning

With Anna Maria

How and when to start solids, plus the simple things that matter most.


21 August 2025

Sleep & Settling for Mothers and Babies

With Rochelle Leivenzon (The Mothers Hub)


Understanding sleep rhythms, gentle settling, and holding space for yourself as a mother.


28 August 2025

Creating a Birth Plan That Works for You.

With Jen Hazi,

Birth plans are so popular in modern maternity, but how do you know if the plan you make is going to really support you in the choices you have made for birth?


4 September 2025

No Drop In This Week

We’re taking a short break. See you next week


11 September 2025

Bonding with Baby: Everyday Attachment

With Antoneth (The Newborn Nest)

Building attachment through everyday moments. Gentle, loving ways to nurture your connection at every stage.


18 September 2025

Postpartum Planning

What to have in place before baby arrives. Practical and emotional support for a gentler fourth trimester.


25 September 2025

Gathering Your Village

Leah Sizeland

This is fundamental to a mother’s complete experience of postpartum on all levels of her being physically, mentally, energetically, emotionally and spiritually. Leah will discuss Where to look,  and some tips on how to gather the women who light her up. Discover practical, heartfelt ways to find your people and build a support network that truly nourishes you.


2 October 2025

No Drop In This Week

No session this week—rest up and we’ll see you soon.


9 October 2025

No Drop In This Week

Take care and check back for future topics!


16 October 2025

No Drop In This Week

No session this week—our doors open again next Thursday!


23 October 2025

Baby Rashes: Natural Care for Delicate Skin

With Anna Maria

What’s normal, why rashes happen, and gentle, safe ways to care for your baby’s skin.


30 October 2025

Feeding Your Baby: All the Ways

With Rochelle Leivenzon (The Mothers Hub)


Breast, bottle, mixed or donor—let’s talk honestly about feeding, with support for every path.


6 November 2025

The First Week with Baby

With Antoneth (The Newborn Nest)

What to expect, what’s normal, and how to stay calm, connected, and cared for in your earliest days together.


How it works

  • No need to book, just come along!

  • Babies in arms welcome.

  • Stay for care, a cuppa, or the whole chat.

  • RSVP if you’d like a gentle reminder.

help with new mum and new baby care Eastern Suburbs mum group

Find Us

The Gathering Space, Paddington.

Pram access. Parking nearby.

 

Looking for Something Deeper?

Gentle support, deep connection

For pregnancy support

For new mums

Come as you are.

There’s always a place for you in our village.