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Members of HRP Mamas with their children

Mothers group and parenting resource

A verified, private online community for parents. Real friendships, free support groups, and neighborhood cohort chats for Downtown and Uptown.

The Hudson River Park Mothers Group
Serving families in Manhattan since 2004
Community22 YearsOf providing support and resources
Support groupsFree WeeklyExpectant mom and new mom groups, plus lactation support
ConnectionCohort ChatsBy due and birth date, and by neighborhood
Membership100% Verified ParentsEvery membership is by referral or verification
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Find your village in the heart of the city

Since 2004

Founded in 2004, the Hudson River Park Mothers Group is a nonprofit that fosters real community and supports mothers, expectant mothers, and parents of every stage, online and in person.

We started as a small new mom group in Lower Manhattan. Thousands of members later, we have grown, and served mothers Downtown and beyond. What has not changed is our mission and the care we take in accomplishing it. Members are placed into small cohorts by due or birth date and by neighborhood, replicating the original HRP Mamas new mom group that started the organization 22 years ago.

In addition, all members have access to larger online groups where advice, discussion, classifieds, and childcare referrals benefit from larger membership.

Real chats, real meet-ups

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Join HRP Mamas and start building your community of peers from day one in our private chat groups matched to your child's age and your neighborhood.

01Small Chat GroupsPrivate groups matched by your child's due or birth date and your neighborhood, the people closest to where you are in every sense
02Weekly Support GroupsFree peer and lactation support for expectant mothers and new mothers, plus workshops for parents of toddlers
03Local Meet-UpsGrassroots, in person gatherings around the neighborhood, organized by members for members
Members at a stroller meet-up in a downtown plaza
Members at a moms night out dinner
Members and babies at an indoor playgroup
A different kind of space

The HRP Mamas online community and chats live on a bespoke private app, free of influencers and marketing. No algorithms, no data brokers, no advertising.

Our goal is simple: to nurture a respectful community where parents help each other and where real friendships can grow. Every member is a verified local parent, because that is what our community is all about.

Our members are real people

Not Profiles
Members and their babies at a waterfront park picnic in Manhattan

A real parenting community where authentic and diverse perspectives are welcome

Our members are moms, dads, and parents just like you. Real people, looking for real community.

Members of HRP Mamas with their children
Members of HRP Mamas with their children
Members of HRP Mamas with their children
Members of HRP Mamas with their children
Membership

Come find your people.

Joining is a simple three-step process, and our coordinators help you through it. Membership is $65 a year.

Join or renew today

Get ready, with support that stays

Before Baby and Beyond

Preparing for a baby can feel like a lot. Our prenatal workshops walk you through it gently and thoroughly, led by experienced educators and open to expectant members at any stage.

01Childbirth, Labor and DeliveryWhat to expect, your options, and how to feel prepared and calm going in
02Breastfeeding EssentialsGetting started, common challenges, and where to turn for help
03Newborn Care and Infant DevelopmentThe early days, soothing and sleep, and what to look forward to
A sleeping newborn nursing
A mother and baby napping cheek to cheek

Weekly lactation support groups are free for members and run on Zoom. Drop-in sessions are led by IBCLC-certified lactation consultants, wherever you are and however feeding is going.

Why it matters

The antidote to new-parent isolation is another parent who has been there. Connection is not a luxury for new mothers, it is protective.

A growing body of research consistently links peer support to better maternal wellbeing and a lower risk of postpartum depression.

Dennis, C-L., The Effect of Peer Support on Postpartum Depression: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Canadian Journal of Psychiatry (2003). CU Boulder Alma Program (2025).

What we offer

$65 a Year
01Private Online CommunityA bespoke app with 22 years of archived advice, searchable whenever you need it
02Free Weekly Support GroupsFacilitator-led peer circles and guided new mom groups, during pregnancy and beyond
03Weekly Lactation SupportFree drop-in groups led by IBCLC-certified consultants, for whenever you need them
04Prenatal WorkshopsChildbirth, breastfeeding essentials, and newborn care, taught by experienced educators
05Subgroups by Due DateSmall private chats and local meet-ups with parents whose children are the same age
06Playful ConnectionsA weekly parent and infant class for ages 0 to 4 months, led by a pediatric occupational therapist
07Early Education FairOur annual fair connecting families with Downtown Manhattan preschools and daycares
08Parenting ResourcesSpeakers and expert talks, plus member-built directories of trusted local providers
09ChildcareSitters, nannies, and household help, recommended by verified member parents
10ClassifiedsBuy and sell gently used gear, and tap a network of parents who have been there before
11HRP Papas and Affinity GroupsConnection for fathers, and for members who share professional, cultural, and personal interests
12Email AnnouncementsLocal resources, workshops, and events, open to anyone without a membership
From a member

What a mom really needs is another mom. HRP Mamas has given me that.

Member, through every milestone

In their words

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"After feeling isolated and burnt out, a single meet-up let me make new friends and meet people in the same stage as me."

New mother

"I met my best mom friend thanks to HRP Mamas. It is seriously bottomless, the value it has brought directly to my life."

Member

"Postpartum can be a lonely and isolating time, but HRP Mamas can truly change that. That sense of belonging is invaluable."

Member since 2022

There are many more where these came from. Read the testimonials page.

Mothers Group and Parenting Resource Since 2004!