Meet Your
Mama Tribe
The curated mama groups. Local mums.
Same-age babies. Real friendship.
You weren’t meant to do this alone
I'm Leah, mum of Finn (now 18 months). I remember bouncing him at 2am, scrolling through Instagram with one hand. Everyone else seemed to have it figured out - perfect sleeping babies whilst mine screamed unless permanently attached to me. I felt like everyone else had a manual I'd never received.
Sure, I had friends. But none with babies. None who understood why I was crying over a 20-minute nap, or why leaving the house felt like a military operation.
That's when I realised: For centuries, mums had their village. Now? We're googling "is this normal?" at 3am, alone.
Then I found my mum community, all with babies the same age as mine. Everything changed.
Calling Local Mamas
Mama Collective creates your crew: ~20 local mums with babies born (or due) within weeks of yours. The mums who will become your people, your lifeline, your friends for life.
Whether you're counting down to your due date or navigating those early weeks, you'll find yourself surrounded by people who truly get it. Real friendships bloom through shared experiences - coffee dates that become your sanctuary, genuine celebrations when your baby hits a milestone, and understanding nods when teething turns everything upside down.
Your first meet-up, organised by us. Once your group is ready, we'll arrange your first in-person gathering at a local venue. It's where WhatsApp chats turn into real hugs and those lifelong friendships truly begin.
Let us find your people.
New and expecting mamas
The first year is a whirlwind - one day you're researching car seats, the next you're googling "why won't my baby sleep" at 3am. This is when you need your people most.
You'll be matched with local mums whose babies are due or born within 12 weeks of yours. Having mums going through the exact same stages means instant understanding.
Your group becomes your lifeline: coffee dates that save your sanity and friends who show up with wine when the day has been particularly wild.
We'll organise your first meet-up. Once your group is formed, we'll arrange your first in-person gathering at a local venue - because nothing beats meeting your mama crew face-to-face. It's the perfect way to go from WhatsApp chat to real friendships, with the comfort of knowing everyone's there for the same reason: to find their people.
→ Next steps: Hit the join group button and pop in your details. Then you’ll be directed to the pay-what-you-want donations with a link to join your group! Come and join us today.
Why we ask for a donation: Your pay-what-you-want contribution helps cover costs - including organising your first meet-up - and shows you're committed to showing up during this intense, beautiful first year.
Beyond the Baby Stage
1-2 Year Olds
Right now, we focus on expecting mums and mums with babies under 1 year old – but we know mama crew is important at every stage! We've had so many requests for groups with older babies, and we're actively working on this. Hit the join group button and pop in your details – as soon as we have this group ready, we'll be in touch!
Toddlers
Currently, our groups are for expecting mums and mums with babies under 1 year old – but we completely understand that toddler mums need their crew too! The requests for toddler groups have been pouring in, and we hear you. Hit the toddler group button and register your interest – we'll reach out the moment this group is up and running!
What mums are saying
FAQs
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Thank you for your donation 💖 You will have been directed to the page to join a group, so go ahead and choose your group based on your baby's age - and request to join! Some groups are existing groups, active and welcoming new mamas whilst others are brand new and are filling up quickly!
If you’re joining a new group, messages will be turned off while they fill up - as soon as we're ready, we'll kick off with proper introductions and you'll be all set to connect with your mama village! -
We match mums based on living in the same city. In our experience, mums up to an hour away still see real benefits from the group, but we want to make sure you're closer than that - so we're keeping them local. Given the size of each group, you'll likely have plenty of mums close by too. Your WhatsApp group is perfect for daily advice and questions, while IRL meetups let you connect face-to-face with mums in your area.
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While we carefully match based on location and baby ages, sometimes personalities don't gel - and that's totally normal. If you're not feeling the connection after a few weeks, just reach out and we'll help find you a better fit.
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Absolutely welcome! Even experienced mums need their crew, and every baby is different. Plus, your wisdom will be invaluable to first-time mums in your group.
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We have groups covering everything from current pregnancy all the way through to 1 year old - typically that’s 6 different groups open at any given time, so there should definitely be one that fits your baby's age. If you're not sure which group is right for you, just reach out and I'll help you find the perfect match.
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We see a range of donations. Whatever feels right for you and your circumstances!
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We believe in the power of contribution to create engaged, supportive communities, but we also understand the parenting gig is expensive. If you can't afford to donate right now, contact us and we'll work it out - we'll still get you your mum crew without cost. Every mum deserves her people.