About this Event
Mommy Meet Ups: Reclaim, Release, & Re-power
Mommy Meet Ups are a bi-weekly gathering created with one thing in mind: you.
As needs grow in our community, we’re choosing care and consistency—bringing pregnant and postpartum Black mamas together for connection, a nourishing meal, trusted childcare, and intentional space to breathe. No pressure. No preparation. Just community, support, and room to show up as you are.
Each month features one facilitator and one guiding theme. Sessions include open conversation followed by a gentle, facilitated activity aligned with the monthly theme.
May Facilitator & Theme
May Facilitator: Dez Stoughten
Theme: Sacred Womb Wisdom: Reconnecting through Raqs Sharqi
This month, we explore "belly dancing," an ancient practice rooted in the ritual dances of Southern Egypt and Sudan. We are centering our voices and joy to release stored stress and reconnect with ancestral ways of regulating the nervous system.
Our facilitator, Dez Stoughten, is a Cincinnati native and mother of two who is deeply committed to healing and self-expression. Through movement, Dez helps women find a powerful pathway back to their bodies and confidence, affirming us as creators of culture and wisdom.
Who This Is For
Pregnant and postpartum Black mamas in Hamilton County.
What to Expect
- Free hot meal (vegetarian options available)
- On-site childcare provided by trusted staff
- A simple, rotating self-care or grounding activity
- A calm, welcoming space for connection and rest
When & Where
Dates: May 6th & May 20th
Frequency: Bi-weekly
Time: 6:30–8:30pm
Location: Vernon Manor (400 Oak Street)
Cost
Free
Community Care Guidelines
We keep this space warm, respectful, confidential, and non-judgmental. Mamas are welcome exactly as they are.
RSVP
Please reserve your spot so we can plan meals and childcare. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cincinnati Children's Vernon Manor, 400 Oak Street, Cincinnati, United States
USD 0.00
