Maternal Wellness Program

10/12/2026

LOVED. REMEMBERED. CHERISHED.

Last Saturday, our community gathered at Ada Township Park to say our babies' names out loud, walk together, and hold space for one another. This video captures a glimpse of that morning, the ceremony, the reading of names, and the walk through the trails.

To every family who joined us, thank you for trusting us with your babies' memory and thank you for being part of this community.

We'll see you again next October.

10/05/2026

Congratulations, Emily!

Her piece Mater(hood) is a 2D Juried Winner at ArtPrize 2026! We were honored to host Emily for her Mater(hood) artist talk in March 2025, a powerful conversation on the beauty, weight, and unseen labor of motherhood.

Watch the talk here: https://youtu.be/BZSfMNvqSIs?is=sc2xXNts7y8yiAIo

Proud to celebrate you, Emily!

🏆 ARTPRIZE 2026 WINNER!

A huge congratulations to Emily Mayo, winner of the 2D Juried Award for Mater(hood)!

The ArtPrize jury recognized Mayo’s work for its thoughtful exploration of motherhood, exceptional craftsmanship, and layers of historical reference.

📍 Cūra Gallery

Congratulations, Emily! 👏

09/25/2026

We're honored to partner with Gilda's Club Grand Rapids for this year's Wave of Light, a memorial event held during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

Registration is appreciated at gildasclubgr.org or by calling (616) 453-8300.

We hope you'll join us for this special evening, creating a wave of light together that circles around the globe.

09/12/2026

Every October, families across our community come together for one reason: to say our babies' names out loud, in front of people who understand exactly why that matters.

This is the 7th Annual Walk of Remembrance & Hope. A memorial service, a reading of names, and a one-mile walk, together.

📅 October 3, 2026 | 11:00 am
📍 The Gazebos @ Ada Park, Ada, MI

If you've lost a baby, however long ago, however early, however you carry it, this walk is for you. Bring your people. Bring your grief. Bring hope, too.

👕 T-shirts close September 14th.

Register and/or order shirts:

Join us for our annual family-friendly gathering to honor and remember the babies we've lost. Held each October for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, this year's event will include a memorial service with guest speakers, a reading of babies' names, and a one-mile memorial walk through the t

09/02/2026

Let's come together as a community to honor our babies and support one another on this journey.
All are welcome.

Register today: https://maternalwellnessprogram.org/events

T-shirt orders are due 9/14 for those who are interested in ordering.

08/03/2026

Rachelle and Melissa, laced up and hit the pavement at this year’s Sigue la Tormenta - Follow the Storm 5k to support their amazing mission.

For 15 years, Move Conmigo (formerly No Surrender Running Club) has been the only West Michigan organization that builds and expands access to movement for all by breaking down barriers to sport and play. By doing this, the organization empowers youth, strengthens families, and builds representation in sport. With its 3rd annual race, Move Conmigo aims to center communities of color and create a fun environment where community members can move alongside one another!

Check out their website!
https://www.moveconmigo.org

07/16/2026

07/01/2026

Mark your calendars! 💜

The Maternal Wellness Program is hard at work planning our Annual Walk of Remembrance and Hope this October.

Held during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, this meaningful event brings families, friends, and our community together to honor and remember the lives of babies who are deeply loved and never forgotten.

Whether you walk in memory of your own child or to support someone you care about, we invite you to join us for this special tradition of remembrance, hope, and healing. We look forward to walking alongside you.

05/21/2026

Thinking about coming to group but feeling unsure? We get it. Showing up to a support group—especially one around pregnancy or infant loss—can feel intimidating. That’s why Rachelle and Melissa from our SOUL Group will be hanging out at Barnes & Noble in the café area on Friday, just to say hello in a super relaxed, no-pressure setting.

Whether you’re curious about the group, want to meet a familiar face beforehand, or just need a quiet space to sit with your thoughts—we’re here. No expectations, no need to share anything. Just come as you are. Pull up a chair and take a moment. We’d love to meet you.

📍 Barnes & Noble | The Village @ Knapp’s Crossing
🕒Friday, May 29, 2026 | 6 - 9 PM

You are not alone—and you’re always welcome, wherever you are in your journey

05/19/2026

Can’t make our Tuesday morning postpartum support group? We’ve got you.
We’re hosting a pop-up virtual evening session TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 19th at 7:30 PM so more mamas can access the support they deserve, no matter what their day looks like.
Whether you’re a new face or a familiar one, you’re welcome here. 💛

Postpartum depression and anxiety can feel incredibly isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. This is a space where mamas navigating postpartum (and all the emotions that come with it) can come together, be heard, and feel a little less alone.

Same safe space. Same peer support. Just a different time.

If you need the link to join, just send a message and we will get it to you.