Your baby is here.
Now what?
Mothers Unfolding
Since 2007
A support group for mothers of newborns to six months
“Mothers Unfolding is the antidote to the heavy solitude and exhaustion of early motherhood in contemporary Western life.” — Ashley
“I held my baby while she cried, and you held my baby while she cried. We bounced on the birthing ball, drank hot tea and shared fears, hopes, sadness and joy.” — Lise
What is Mothers Unfolding?
A safe, judgement-free space with other mamas who have babes in their arms, just like you.
A deep sigh of relief, the kind you’ve been craving for weeks.
Steadiness and solidarity as you learn all the ways of unfolding into motherhood.
A nourishing breakfast and time to share the highs and lows.
Lanell’s 25 years of experience in mentoring parents, childbirth education, birth and postpartum doula care.
A place to come for 6 weeks where you can rest, relate and replenish.
Lanell in your back pocket with email and phone access during the 6 weeks.
Thoughtfully curated topics each week to facilitate bonding between participants.
What People Are Saying
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“It took everything I had to drag myself out of the house when my son was 5 weeks old to attend the group. I’m so grateful I did because the support and love felt from the minute I stepped in the door continues to this day. I’ve grown close to the other moms (we see each other once a week!) and Lanell’s wise words are still repeated in our weekly hang outs. This class was a lifesaver for me.”
— Aninda
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“I was in a state of near crisis regarding my bonding with my daughter (a second child) I took Lanell’s class and it was like she threw me a life preserver.”
— Carissa
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“Becoming a mother is such an incredible, transformative experience, and there is something very special about walking through this time with other women. Lanell’s wisdom and experience really helped me process my experience, gain confidence as a mother and have a really fun time! My wish for all new mothers is that they could take part in a group such as this one.”
— Eileen
What you’ll get
A loving space where you sip a cup of tea, eat a bowl of steel cut oats with fancy toppings and you don’t do any dishes. You get nurtured and fed for six weeks, and you just might gain friendships for life.
FAQs
How much is it and where does it meet?
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The class fee is $500 and includes breakfast each week plus full access to Lanell during the 6-week period. We meet in my comfy home in Central-East Austin. Full address with parking guidance and the topic that anchors our first gathering will be emailed to you after registration. Next session begins June 24!
Do I bring my baby with me?
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YES! This group is specifically designed for mothers and babies under 6 months, who are still in arms. It’s also ok if you don’t bring your baby with you.
When should I start?
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Sometimes folks are ready to emerge from their postpartum nest around 2 weeks. Or you may not feel ready until a few months after birth. A typical group is participants with babies who are all around 4-6 weeks.
Is this a postpartum depression support group?
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While some mothers of the bunch may be navigating tricky mood issues, the group is not centered on postpartum depression. However, mothers having difficulty often find this group is powerful medicine for their heart and soul! While I have significant experience with this wobbly time, I deeply value what a skilled therapist offers and there are many options in our community I can recommend.
What if I don’t identify with the title “mother”?
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This space warmly welcomes everyone — including those who are nonbinary and trans. We explore “mother” as an archetype, a deep, universal energy of nurturing, tending, and care that lives within all of us, not necessarily a gendered role. If there's language that feels more like you, I want to know!
Meet the Founder
I’m a mother of two and doula with over 25 years of experience and an expert comfort-giver. I help families navigate the unknowns of labor, birth and early parenting with more ease, curiosity and confidence.
Mothers Unfolding was born in 2007 as the first of its kind mother-to-mother support group in Austin, Texas. Since then, hundreds of new mothers have found community, wisdom and enduring connections.
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“Your mothers unfolding group gave me confidence, assurance, and companionship I desperately needed as I transitioned into my new life as mother. Those were precarious days, as I was equally exhausted and elated. It was an extraordinary comfort to have a place to go to share my experiences with women on the same journey. Your readings, knowledge, openness, and warm hospitality were especially welcoming. Thank you.”
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“Becoming a mother is such an incredible, transformative experience, and there is something very special about walking through this time with other women. Lanell’s wisdom and experience really helped me process my experience, gain confidence as a mother and have a really fun time! My wish for all new mothers is that they could take part in a group such as this one.”
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"Thank you for the wonderful group... It has connected me to an amazing community. You provided comfort and laughter and helped make this crazy/wonderful/scary thing of being a momma feel less insane and more magical."
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“I was a part of Lanell’s class last spring. I met the most amazing support network of great mamas. We have laughed, and cried together. We are starting a babysitting co-op, and I don’t even know what I would do without them now!! This class is sooooo worth the money! Thanks Lanell!”
