Whatcom Family Village
come as you are
nourishing mothers and new families
at every stage of their journey into parenthood
Whatcom Family Village offers programs for pregnant people, new mamas, fathers, partners and kids. Becoming a parent can be challenging, exhausting, and lonely… but community support is key to thriving in the early years. We’re filling a void in our community by lowering barriers to accessing resources and caring for yourself. Whatcom Family Village offers a beautiful studio space, kids’ play area, and private offices. We have a “come as you are” philosophy, welcoming all emotions, kids in tow, PJs, milk stains and mom buns, different life experiences and paths to parenthood.
Postpartum and parenthood support circles
Drop in playgroups and storytimes
Education-based learning groups for children (Waldorf, RIE, purposeful play - coming soon!)
Working hours for parents
Fitness classes for parents (where children and babies are always welcome!)
Queer Family and BIPOC family support circles
Music classes hosted by Music Together By The Bay
Our accessible single story space is home to a birth doula, childbirth educator and mental health providers who specialize in perinatal work and have current availability, and are accepting insurance. We offer regular community meetups, lactation support, and special workshops.
While many of our offerings are free or donation-based, we also offer memberships and packages for our movement classes. Try Baby & Me Yoga, Babywearing Dance, Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga, or Rooted Strength Fitness (HIIT) throughout the week! Babies and young children are always welcome to accompany parents at no extra cost!
Our studio space and offices are also available to rent privately. Please contact julia@whatcomfamilyvillage.com directly.
Build your village and transform your parenting experience for the better at Whatcom Family Village, conveniently located near North Coast Gymnastics. We can’t wait to meet you!
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For You
Strengthen your body and spirit with movement classes and support circles. Gentle pre and postnatal yoga, returning to fitness postpartum, babywearing dance and more. Children always welcome.
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For Your Family
Access to local resources including prenatal education, birthworkers, doulas, lactation consultants, perinatal mental health counselors, and physical and occupational therapists.
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For Community
Creating your village as you transition into parenthood: making new connections and finding your way through meetups, social hours, forums, seminars and celebrations.
Donate to our Scholarship Fund
Support access to our postpartum and parenthood circles and workshops
New: Let Whatcom Family Village host your next ceremony: mama blessings, baby showers, birthday parties, womb rituals and more.
About
Whatcom Family Village is a community wellbeing studio that offers support for hopeful, expectant, and new parents. Find your village through movement classes where your babies and young children are always welcome, and through prenatal education, postpartum circles, and workshops. We recognize all paths to parenthood, queer and BIPOC families, and the sacred time that is matrescence.
Location and Contact info
Address
1501 Fraser Ave Suite M-104
Bellingham WA 98229
Contact
julia@whatcomfamilyvillage.com
Who We Are
Whatcom Family Village was created in early 2024 by Julia Zefting, a Bellingham mother of three young children. Whatcom Family Village instructors and facilitators are a remarkable community of mostly mothers. We hope to provide a space that is welcoming, supportive, and allows for peaceful and powerful transitions into early parenthood. Come join us!