Welcome
The Pregnant and Popped
VILLAGE
WHAT?
The VILLAGE is a FREE public WhatsApp group that is actively supporting new mums 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
It's a space where you can connect with other mums, share your joys and challenges, and find a community that understands your journey - to find your village!
PLUS, we provide an array of specialists and help you create your personal support network, the army of friends AND EXPERTS that will get you through this!
Don’t be surprised if some of the Pregnant and Popped Partners drop in and out of the chats to help make sure you feel supported with EVIDENCED BASED info and guidance.
TOPICS CAN INCLUDE PREGNANCY, POSTPARTUM and PARENTING but please NO SELLING
WHY?
Because you shouldn't need to Google "Motherhood"
Because we've been there too!
It's a non-judgmental and supportive space which is:
Breast feeding supportive
Bottle feeding supportive
Evidence based
Informative
Caring
Empathetic
Professional
Experts from conception to 2 years
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR HATEFUL/DISCRIMINATORY ANYTHING
So don't hesitate to reach out and be a part of this amazing support network. 💕
THE RULES
WE KEEP IT SIMPLE
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR HATEFUL/DISCRIMINATORY ANYTHING
No warnings, you’ll just be removed
Admins decision FINAL
When joining a public WhatsApp group it's essential to protect your privacy. Start by reviewing your privacy settings in the app. Be cautious about sharing personal information or sensitive details.
It's important to remember that not everyone may have the best intentions in online groups. So, it's a good idea to be careful about clicking on any links or sharing personal photos. Always trust your instincts, and if something feels off or makes you uncomfortable, don't hesitate to reach out to the group admin or WhatsApp for assistance. Your well-being is a top priority, and the group is here to provide a safe and supportive space for you. 💕🔒
Anyone that is reported as sending repeat nuisance, unsolicited or unwanted messages will be removed and blocked from the group, Admins decision is final on this.
Other group rules:
1️⃣ Anything said on this chat is confidential and should not be shared outside of this chat (no screenshots etc)
2️⃣ NO DMS (direct messages) without explicit permission
3️⃣ Zero judgment. We will always guide people to evidence based practice, but without judgment (this rule applies to everyone)
4️⃣ Medical questions can not be answered in this chat. Medical questions must be referred to your Dr
5️⃣ Please be respectful of the group that we work hard to build and create a safe community - sharing links to other groups potentially dilutes the incredible impact we can have on new mums journey - please feel free to mention your experiences but don't direct people away from the platform unless truly necessary
5️⃣ Reserve the right to add rules as necessary and admins have the last say, no arguments, our priority is to always keep this a safe and supportive environment
FEEDBACK
We are always open to knowing
how we can do better
Let's strengthen our village together! Please fill out the questionnaire below. Your voice and experience counts