St. John's Services Women's Health Having A Baby Support Groups

Supporting Families

Here When You Need Us

Our support groups provide you with an opportunity to be with others who are often in the same situations that you are in. This allows you to understand one another and can help you to feel less lonely, isolated or judged and can reducing distress, depression, anxiety or fatigue.

New Moms Support Groups

There are a variety groups to suit your needs. Choosing one will allow you to find others who are also looking for a safe place to participate in conversations with people who are in situations that are similar to their own.

First Steps: New Moms Support Group

This group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms can bring a brown bag lunch and join in lively informative conversations conducted by Women and Infants Center nurses. The group meets in the located at 400 North Ninth Street, directly across from in the first floor conference room, classroom 2 (1030B) every Wednesday from 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. There is no charge for this service and no registration required.

Other Resources

Springfield Moms. Online family resources

Share Support Group

Share is for parents who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, still birth or early infant death. It meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 p.m. in the St. Clare Annex, next to the chapel at St. John’s Hospital. For more information, call Spiritual Care at 217-544-6464, ext. 55675.