Natal Commons creates professionally-facilitated postpartum support networks or “micro-communities” where 10-14 families with babies 0-2 years old build lasting care relationships over 12 months. We're not just a parenting group—we're a structured journey that teaches families how to create sustainable community support systems using evidence-based frameworks for communication and connection.

Our facilitation specifically creates space for different participation styles. We honor all experiences; there's no pressure to have answers or give advice. Many introverted parents find our structured approach more comfortable than typical social groups because the guidelines create predictable, safe interactions.

Our facilitators are trained to recognize signs of postpartum mood disorders and can provide appropriate referrals. While we're not therapy, our model of regular check-ins and community support often helps identify when additional professional support is needed.

Unlike casual parent groups or online communities, Natal Commons provides:

- Professional facilitation using proven frameworks (Parker Palmer's Circles of Trust, Nonviolent Communication, and Transformed by Birth)

- Structured reciprocity through organized care rotations that ensure balanced giving and receiving

- Identity transformation support through dedicated spaces like Matrescence Gatherings

- 12-month journey that gradually builds from intensive support to self-sustaining community

- Hyperlocal focus with families in close geographic proximity for practical, ongoing support

Your pod consists of 10-14 families with babies ages 0-2 years who live in close proximity. Over 12 months, you'll participate in:

- Hearth Circles: Structured gatherings for deep listening and connection

- Matrescence Gatherings: Monthly ritual space for birthing parents to process identity changes

- Care Partner Nights: Dedicated space for non-birthing partners and support people

- Daily Weather Reports: Simple emotional check-ins to identify needs

- Care Rotations: Weekly structured support focusing on specific families

These foundational rituals are accompanied by a comprehensive online platform for conversation, resource-sharing, and connection.

The commitment varies by phase:

Formation (0-2 months): Bi-weekly Hearth Circles (90 min), monthly gatherings, daily check-ins

Transition (3-6 months): Monthly Hearth Circles, continued gatherings, care rotations

Mature (7-12 months): Monthly professional check-ins, member-led activities

Plus optional connection activities like potlucks, walks, and book clubs that emerge organically. Everything is by invitation, not compulsion.

We use a sliding scale model to ensure accessibility:

Formation Phase: $175-350/month (10% pay low tier, 50% mid tier, 40% high tier)

Transition Phase: $138-300/month

Mature Phase: $100-250/month

Commons Connect (digital-only option): $40/month

Yes! While some activities center birthing parents, we include partners and key support people through:

Care Partner Nights specifically for non-birthing parents

Family-inclusive activities and care rotations

Recognition that strong support networks benefit everyone

Join our Commons Connect community for $40/month to access:

- Virtual monthly sessions

- Resource library and knowledge base

- Community forum to connect with other families

- Early access when pods form in your area

If you are interested in this option, please join our waitlist here!

No! We welcome families with babies 0-2 years old, whether it's your first child or you're adding to your family. Parents with older children often bring valuable wisdom while still needing support during postpartum transitions.

Absolutely not. Single parents, partnered parents, and families of all configurations are welcome. Our care rotation system is especially valuable for single parents who may have fewer built-in support systems.

Join our waitlist through our website here!