Finding people who understand your experiences can make a real difference during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life. Our support groups and community spaces give LGBTQ+ parents, parents-to-be and families opportunities to connect with others, share experiences and build relationships in welcoming, affirming environments.
We offer several online spaces, from informal monthly coffee mornings to groups focused on particular experiences or interests. You’re welcome to find the spaces that feel most useful and comfortable for you.
Monthly Coffee Mornings
Sometimes, you just need a brew and a natter with people who get it.
We host a free online coffee morning on the last Saturday of every month, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, bringing queer families and birth workers together for conversation, connection and community.
There’s no formal agenda. It’s simply an opportunity to meet other people, chat about whatever is going on in your world and, occasionally, put the world to rights.
Coffee mornings are held on Zoom, so you can join us from wherever you are. After attending, you’ll also have the option to join our community group, where you can continue connecting with other queer families between sessions.
Visit our Facebook page events list for details of upcoming coffee mornings, or use the contact form below to get in touch and request the Zoom link.
Find Us on Facebook
Facebook Groups
We also host several Facebook groups where members of our community can connect, access additional support and continue conversations beyond our events.
TQPP Community Group
Our TQPP Community Group is open to anyone within our community.
We ask that you attend one of our coffee mornings before joining. This gives us an opportunity to meet you, welcome you into the community and introduce you to some of the other members before you enter the group.
TQPP Students Group
The TQPP Students Group is a smaller community exclusively for families who have attended our perinatal education classes.
Alongside providing a space to stay connected with other families, we share additional resources within this group specifically for people who have taken part in our classes.
LGBTQ+ Pregnancy Loss Support Group
Pregnancy loss can be an incredibly difficult experience, and LGBTQ+ people may also find that mainstream pregnancy loss spaces do not always recognise their identity, relationships or family.
We host a dedicated LGBTQ+ pregnancy loss support group on Facebook, providing a space to connect with others in the community who have experienced pregnancy loss.
If you would like more information about the group or how to join, please contact us through our social media channels or use the contact form below.
The Queer Doula – Babywearing Group
Our The Queer Doula – Babywearing Group is a dedicated community for LGBTQ+ parents and families who babywear.
Whether babywearing is already part of your everyday life or you simply want to connect with other LGBTQ+ people who share an interest in it, the group offers another opportunity to find community and connection.
Find Your Community
You don’t have to navigate parenthood in isolation. Whether you join us for a coffee morning, connect with other families online or find support through one of our dedicated groups, we hope our community spaces can help you find people to talk to, learn from and share the journey with.
Want to find out more? Take a look at our upcoming Facebook events or use the contact form below to get in touch.