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The Roots Infant Feeding Support Circle is a welcoming and nurturing peer to peer support group for all mothers learning to feed their babies. This group provides a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space to share the joy and challenges of the feeding experience, while gaining validation, encouragement, and connection to local resources.
We know it can be difficult to join a support group for many reasons, including the fear of feeling like a failure, but this group is welcoming, compassionate, and non judgmental. We are here are for you.
At our Infant Feeding Support Circle you can expect:
Common themes that come up during our group are, but not limited to:
At each group, our goals are:
REGISTER to join the group HERE!
We know it can be difficult to join a support group for many reasons, including the fear of feeling like a failure, but this group is welcoming, compassionate, and non judgmental. We are here are for you.
At our Infant Feeding Support Circle you can expect:
- A friendly, inviting peer-facilitator
- A certified lactation counselor
- A safe and comfy space that is peaceful and clean
- Other mothers who understand
- To be heard and acknowledged
- To finish your thoughts without being interrupted or judged
Common themes that come up during our group are, but not limited to:
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Is my baby getting enough?
- Formula feeding
- Is this working for me?
- Partner relationships
- Weaning
- Pumping and going back to work
- Resources in the community
- Emotional complications
- How to reach out for help
At each group, our goals are:
- To support and foster connection for mothers during the perinatal period.
- To acknowledge the realities of feeding an infant.
- To provide a safe space for mothers to share experiences around feeding.
- To connect mothers to appropriate resources in the community.
REGISTER to join the group HERE!
At Roots, we know that parenting is hard. And we know that parenting without community is even harder. Our support groups are here for you to connect with others in a safe and welcoming space. Come join us.
Our Infant Feeding Support Circle is facilitated by Julie Zickovich and Sara Longobardi.
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Julie Zickovich is a Bozeman native and the mother of a seven year old son, Ivan, two cats, and her beloved chickens. When Ivan was born, feeding him was complex and coupled with isolation, attributed to postpartum depression. Julie understands that not all moms experience postpartum depression however all new moms are experiencing feeding their babies for the first time. She also knows all babies are not the same and is dedicated to normalizing the truths of new parenthood including the complexity of feeding, supporting new moms and families, and creating connection between each other. As facilitator of the Infant Feeding Circle, Julie wants to listen to moms, provide a space for moms to feel supported, and be with moms so they know they are not alone.
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Sara Longobardi is a mama of three, and found Roots through the Re:born monthly gathering and immediately felt the authentic support offered in that space. After putting her career in healthcare on hold to be home full-time with her children, she is now working towards her IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) certification. Sara had feeding challenges with her third baby that threw her for a loop, as well as postpartum struggles where she learned the necessity of finding and connecting with a support system. She is excited to help other mothers in their feeding journeys with their babies and to be a part of the amazing resources for families in our community. Sara loves playing the cello, attempting to finish books in time for book club, volunteering with Roots & MAEVE Bozeman, and embracing the wild ride that is motherhood.
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