Mon - Fri : 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
612-315-2858
2015 Chicago Ave S, Suite A, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Mon - Fri : 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
612-315-2858
Mon - Fri : 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
612-315-2858
Always free
Join in person or online
For women from high school through menopause
For women from high school through menopause
Motherhood Circle
Motherhood Circle
Motherhood Circle
Care starts with community. Gathering together since 2023.
Care starts with community. Gathering together since 2023.
Motherhood brings questions, changes and challenges, and you don’t have to face them alone. Once a month, women gather with clinicians and each other to learn, connect and grow together.
Motherhood brings questions, changes and challenges, and you don’t have to face them alone. Once a month, women gather with clinicians and each other to learn, connect and grow together.
Questions? Call 612-315-2858
WHEN
Last Saturday of every month
TIME
1:00 to 2:45 PM
LANGUAGE
Somali
COST
Free
WHERE
2015 Chicago Ave S, Suite A, Minneapolis, MN or join us virtually.
3,000+
community members reached since the Circle began in 2023.
30–50
women at each monthly session.
850+
members in our WhatsApp community for monthly health education and connection.
89%
of participants reported increased vaccine confidence after the Motherhood Circle.*
*Motherhood Circle participant survey (n=75).
Everyone deserves a place to feel safe
Everyone deserves a place to feel safe
Everyone deserves a place to feel safe
The Circle is rooted in culture, language, faith and lived experience. It supports women and families at every stage of life, not only pregnancy and early parenting.
The Circle is rooted in culture, language, faith and lived experience. It supports women and families at every stage of life, not only pregnancy and early parenting.
Care That Understands Our Community
Learn from clinicians who provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and understand the importance of language, culture and lived experience.
Learn from clinicians who provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and understand the importance of language, culture and lived experience.
Learn and Share Together
Ask questions, share experiences and learn about health in a welcoming space where your voice, values and experiences matter.
Ask questions, share experiences and learn about health in a welcoming space where your voice, values and experiences matter.
Stay Connected
Join our WhatsApp group for health education, upcoming topics and resources to support you and your family.
Join our WhatsApp group for health education, upcoming topics and resources to support you and your family.
Who can join
Who can join
The Circle is free and open to every woman in our community. You don’t need to be an ICC patient. It’s a safe, welcoming and culturally responsive space to connect, learn and share. Come as you are:
The Circle is free and open to every woman in our community. You don’t need to be an ICC patient. It’s a safe, welcoming and culturally responsive space to connect, learn and share. Come as you are:
Mothers and their little ones at the Circle.
Expecting a baby
Get ready for pregnancy, birth and the weeks after.
New and experienced moms
Support for feeding, sleep, your body and your mind.
Planning a family
Learn what to know before you start.
New to Minnesota
Learn how the health system works and how to speak up for your care.
Curious about women’s health
From your first period questions to menopause, every stage is welcome.
Why women join
Why women join
1
1
Health information you can trust
Health information you can trust
Clear answers from clinicians, in your language.
Clear answers from clinicians, in your language.
2
2
Direct access to health professionals
Direct access to health professionals
Ask the questions you never had time for at a visit.
Ask the questions you never had time for at a visit.
3
3
Fertility, sexual & STI health
Fertility, sexual & STI health
Private topics, talked about openly and without judgment.
Private topics, talked about openly and without judgment.
4
4
Pregnancy, parenting & child health
Pregnancy, parenting & child health
Support for you and the children you care for.
Support for you and the children you care for.
5
5
Nutrition, supplements & healthy living
Nutrition, supplements & healthy living
Everyday habits that keep your family well.
Everyday habits that keep your family well.
6
6
Connection with other women
Connection with other women
Friendships and support that last beyond the room.
Friendships and support that last beyond the room.
2026 monthly topics
2026 monthly topics
Last Saturday of each month · 1:00 to 2:45 PM
Last Saturday of each month · 1:00 to 2:45 PM
Free flu, MCV4, HPV and MMR vaccines offered
Free flu, MCV4, HPV and MMR vaccines offered
NEXT SESSION
NEXT SESSION
Nov 28
Nov 28
Breast Cancer Screening, Lactation & Pregnancy
Breast Cancer Screening, Lactation & Pregnancy
Special guest: Olivia Fricke, CNM
Special guest: Olivia Fricke, CNM
October session cancelled. This topic moves to November.
October session cancelled. This topic moves to November.
Save my seat
Save my seat
Dec 26
Dec 26
Graduation, Reflection & Next Steps
Graduation, Reflection & Next Steps
Earlier this year (January to September)
Earlier this year (January to September)
What we cover
What we cover
Every session is led by clinicians and shaped by your questions. Across the year, we return to the topics that matter most to women and their families:
Every session is led by clinicians and shaped by your questions. Across the year, we return to the topics that matter most to women and their families:
Maternal mental health
Maternal mental health
Breaking the silence and caring for your well-being.
Breaking the silence and caring for your well-being.
Nutrition & vitamins
Nutrition & vitamins
What to take, when and how, for you and your family.
What to take, when and how, for you and your family.
Sleep & fatigue
Sleep & fatigue
Rest that restores, and steady energy.
Rest that restores, and steady energy.
Preventive care & vaccines
Preventive care & vaccines
Screenings, vaccines and check-ups for every age.
Screenings, vaccines and check-ups for every age.
Lactation & breastfeeding
Lactation & breastfeeding
Practical guidance for feeding your baby.
Practical guidance for feeding your baby.
Sexual & reproductive health
Sexual & reproductive health
Family planning, STIs and vaginal health.
Family planning, STIs and vaginal health.
Fertility & infertility
Fertility & infertility
Hormonal health, trying to conceive and when to get support.
Hormonal health, trying to conceive and when to get support.
Menopause & midlife health
Menopause & midlife health
Perimenopause, hot flashes, sleep, bones and heart health.
Perimenopause, hot flashes, sleep, bones and heart health.
Chronic conditions
Chronic conditions
Living well with diabetes, high blood pressure and more.
Living well with diabetes, high blood pressure and more.
Warning signs
Warning signs
When to call your provider, and when to get help right away.
When to call your provider, and when to get help right away.
Navigating health care
Navigating health care
Ask questions, speak up and make informed choices.
Ask questions, speak up and make informed choices.
Moments from the Circle
Moments from the Circle
Snapshots from our gatherings since 2023.
Snapshots from our gatherings since 2023.
In their words
In their words
“Before the Motherhood Circle, I felt uncomfortable about vaccines and didn’t know how to talk to my doctor. Now my kids are all up to date, and I share what I’ve learned with other moms. Knowledge truly is power!”
“Before the Motherhood Circle, I felt uncomfortable about vaccines and didn’t know how to talk to my doctor. Now my kids are all up to date, and I share what I’ve learned with other moms. Knowledge truly is power!”
A.M., participant, 2025
A.M., participant, 2025
“I feel more comfortable asking questions here than at the clinic because people understand where I am coming from.”
“I feel more comfortable asking questions here than at the clinic because people understand where I am coming from.”
“Listening to other women makes me feel like I am not alone.”
“Listening to other women makes me feel like I am not alone.”
“Being able to talk about stress and mental health in this space makes a big difference.”
“Being able to talk about stress and mental health in this space makes a big difference.”
From Motherhood Circle participant surveys
From Motherhood Circle participant surveys
CREATED BECAUSE YOU ASKED
CREATED BECAUSE YOU ASKED
Learn anytime on our YouTube channel
Learn anytime on our YouTube channel
Motherhood Circle members told us they wanted short videos they could watch at home and share with family. So we built a YouTube channel with health education videos in Somali, English and more.
Motherhood Circle members told us they wanted short videos they could watch at home and share with family. So we built a YouTube channel with health education videos in Somali, English and more.
▷ Watch our videos
▷ Watch our videos
WITH THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
WITH THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Thielen Lab
University of Minnesota, Thielen Lab
Delta Dental
Delta Dental
Save your seat
Save your seat
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We’re so glad you’re here. Sign up to join us in person or virtually. The short form helps us get to know you, so we can shape each session around what you need.
Your information stays private. We use it only to support you and your health.
Your information stays private. We use it only to support you and your health.
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Questions
Questions
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Have a question? Ask us.
Have a question? Ask us.
Send us your health questions or ideas for future topics. Our team will get back to you, in your language.
Send us your health questions or ideas for future topics. Our team will get back to you, in your language.
Send us your question
Send us your question
Call 612-315-2858
Call 612-315-2858
Motherhood & Women’s Health Circle
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Motherhood & Women’s Health Circle
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Motherhood & Women’s Health Circle
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Motherhood & Women’s Health Circle
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Thank you for your interest in Inspire Change Clinic’s Motherhood & Women’s Health Circle. This supportive group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 1:30–2:45 PM. Please complete this form to join.
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