Becoming a mother is huge — emotionally, mentally, physically. But no one gives you a space to process it.

The Maternity Leave Club is a gentle weekly meet-up for new mums who want connection, clarity, community, and a chance to feel more like themselves again.

Come when you can. Skip when you need to. Grow at your own pace. No pressure, no judgement.

What to Expect in Your First Session

When you arrive, you’ll settle in at your own pace, no rush, no pressure.

We’ll start with a gentle grounding moment, then explore the week’s theme (identity, mental load, loneliness, confidence, partner dynamics, return to work, etc.).

You’ll be invited into a guided reflection or small-group chat, always optional and always at your pace.

Your baby may feed, cry, nap, wriggle or need cuddles. It’s all completely normal and welcome.

We close with one simple takeaway tool you can use during the week: something practical and doable in real mum-life.

Most mums leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected.

What Happens Each Week

• A warm, calm 60-minute, local in person session in New Malden, giuded by a Certified matrescence coach

• A grounding moment

• A short teaching on matrescence or early motherhood

• Guided discussion or reflection

• A simple takeaway tool you can use at home

• A friendly group of mums who get it

It’s not another baby class. It’s support for you, with baby happily in tow.

Why This Isn’t a Baby Class

Most classes on maternity leave are built around the baby. This one is built around you.

If you’ve ever left a baby class thinking, “That was lovely, but I still feel overwhelmed / lonely / unsure of myself,” this is the missing piece.

No singing, no choreography, no crafts. Just space to breathe, reflect, laugh, learn, and connect.

Your baby is welcome, but you are the focus.

Rotating Weekly Themes

A sample of topics we cover:

• Welcome to matrescence

• Loneliness & rebuilding your village

• The mental load

• Partner conversations that feel hard

• Confidence & identity

• Overwhelm + nervous system support

• Returning to work with clarity

• Redefining ambition after baby

  … And many more….

How This Supports You and Your Wellbeing

Early motherhood is intense: emotionally, mentally, hormonally. This club supports your wellbeing in ways baby classes can’t.

• You feel less alone: community reduces postnatal anxiety.

• You gain language for your experience: understanding matrescence normalises your emotions.

• You learn tools for overwhelm: simple, grounding practices you can use anytime.

• You lighten the mental load: naming it takes pressure off.

• You rebuild confidence: gently and without judgement.

• You feel more prepared for returning to work: clarity reduces stress.

• You’re supported, not judged: this is a safe, warm space for mothers.

Who It’s For

Mums on maternity leave who are:

• Feeling lonely or disconnected

• Overwhelmed by the mental load

• Navigating partner or family tensions

• Questioning their identity

• Preparing to return to work

• Wanting community without pretence

No need to “have it together.” Just come as you are, milk stained, sleep deprived, bleary eyed.

Location & Time

New Malden (Kingston), KT3 3HL

Weekly on Tuesdays at 10am -11am.

Bring your baby. Feed, cuddle, rock, wander, it’s all welcome.