Snuggles and Struggles- New parent support group at Children’s Hospital Parenting Center. Every Tuesday at 10:30, in person and on Zoom (210 State St.) Free and open to the public; membership not required.

Postpartum Support International- Hosts over 50+ virtual groups for perinatal mental health and wellness. Current offerings include perinatal mood support, birth trauma, NICU, Black moms connect, postpartum rage, first-time moms, multiples, single parents, ADHD, and tons more! Free; registration required.

JustBirth Space- Inclusive, reproductive justice-focused support groups led by doulas. Always free, always virtual.

• Wednesdays: pregnancy group at 4pm CST

• Thursdays: postpartum group at 4pm, extended postpartum group at 7pm CST

• HEAL birth trauma group offered in cohorts.

The Motherhood Center of New York- Weekly virtual drop-in groups for birthing people. Mental health focused.

• Mondays: birth trauma support group at 11am CST, pregnancy support group at 4pm CST

• Tuesdays: postpartum support group at 4pm CST

Postpartum Planning Class- for mental health and emotional wellbeing. Partners encouraged to attend. Free & virtual; offered multiple times each month.

Nola Baby Cafe- Weekly drop-in groups led by a lactation professional. Mondays @ 6:15 pm on Zoom; Tuesdays from 1-3 pm @ WePlay Center in Treme. Free!

JustBirth Space- Weekly groups for lactation & infant feeding. Prenatal group is Wednesdays at 4pm CST, and postpartum group is Wednesdays at 6pm CST. Always free, always virtual.

Cafe au Lait/Cafe con Leche- Monthly breastfeeding circles for families of color, available in both English and Spanish. Locations in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Opelousas, Lake Charles, & Shreveport. Free!

Postpartum Support International- “When breastfeeding ends before you’re ready” support group every 3rd Monday at 12pm CST. Free; registration required.

Saul’s Light- In-person support group for NICU families at Oschner Baptist. Every second Wednesday at 3:30 pm. Free.

Hand to Hold- Free virtual support groups for NICU parents. Current groups include NICU families, Black families, high-risk pregnancy, and Cafecita con familias NICU.

Postpartum Support International- Virtual NICU parents group every Thursday (time varies). Free; registration required.

All Paths Family Building- Hosts over 20+ virtual support groups for infertility, IVF, loss, donor conception, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy after infertility, and more. Free; registration required.

I Was Supposed To Have A Baby- Free online support groups for members of the Jewish community struggling with infertility. Welcoming & open to all.

Sarah’s Laughter- Christian support group for infertility. Third Thursdays at 6:30pm in Metairie.

Saul’s Light- Monthly stillbirth & infant loss support group. Every second Monday at 6:30 pm; virtual. Free to attend.

Postpartum Support International- Virtual support groups for all forms of loss: early miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, trying to conceive & pregnancy after loss, Black moms in loss, birth & medical trauma, TFMR, and after abortion support. Free; registration required.

Return to Zero- Virtual support groups and guidance for pregnancy loss at any stage, infant/toddler death, and loss through surrogacy and failed adoption. Specialized support for LGBTQ+ and communities of color. Most groups are 6 weeks; check website for cost and upcoming cohorts.

The Miscarriage Doula- Online groups and information for loss at any stage of pregnancy. Current support groups include one miscarriage, 2+ losses, loss after living children, and second trimester loss. Groups are 6 weeks and limited to 10 people each. Check website for cost and upcoming cohorts.

Star Legacy Foundation- Virtual support groups and resources for miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss/SIDS, pregnancy & parenting after loss, fathers, and grandparents. Free.

Family Equality- Free weekly virtual support groups for queer couples trying to conceive, and trans/non-binary parent meetups.

Pregnant Together Community- Virtual support groups, workshops, and info led by a queer midwife. Membership is $20/month; reduced fees available.

Maia Midwifery- Support groups and childbirth education for LGBTQ+ & solo parents. Check website for upcoming cohort and registration info.

Rainbow Families- Virtual support groups for LGBTQ+ family building. Check website for fees and registration info.

Postpartum Support International- virtual queer & trans group meets every Wednesday at 1:30 pm CST. Free; registration required.