Every mother
deserves a village.
A warm, private, expert-supported community for modern mothers, calm, organised and judgment-free.
Free to join. Safe. Anonymous if you want. Moms only.
You're not alone. You're in the right place.
Motherhood is overwhelming.
Becoming a mother brings love, joy and connection, but also exhaustion, confusion, loneliness and endless decisions you're expected to make alone.
- WhatsApp groups are chaotic and noisy.
- Social media is curated and unrealistic.
- Expert help can be expensive or hard to access.
You shouldn't have to navigate it alone.
The Mama Network is rebuilding the village, one calm, supported mother at a time.
If you're reading this, breathe... you're in the right place.
A calm, structured, expert-guided village, available 24/7.
A Supportive Village
A safe space to share your wins, fears, questions and frustrations, with mothers who genuinely understand.
Trusted Experts
Sleep consultants, lactation specialists, psychologists, pelvic floor physios, birth experts, and more, offering guidance and Q&As.
Organised Rooms
Everything arranged by stage, need and topic so nothing gets lost. No overwhelm, no noise.
Private & Safe
You can join anonymously. Your details are never shared. Everything is moderated.
2AM Support
For the hard nights, the lonely moments, and the emotional load of real motherhood.
Inside the Community
Beautifully organised support, for every stage of motherhood.
Pregnancy
4 active channels
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Our Story, Created by a Mother, for Mothers.
"Hi Mama, I'm Melissa, a first-time mom to our little girl Mila.
When I became a mother, I expected joy, connection, and community. Instead, I found chaos, noise, and a lot of trying to figure things out alone.
The late-night Googling. The overwhelming WhatsApp groups. The feelings no one tells you about. The pressure to 'do everything right'.
I realised something:
Mothers deserve a calm, safe place to connect without judgment, without noise, and with real support.
So we built The Mama Network, a warm, structured, expert-supported village where mothers can breathe, be held, learn, and feel understood.
This space was made for you. Welcome to the village.
- Melissa
Founder of The Mama Network
What our Mama members have to say
Motherhood isn't meant to be done alone.
“I joined at 3 weeks postpartum and instantly felt less alone.”
Taryn, Ballito
“This is the first mom community that actually feels safe and calm.”
Andi, Durban
“I learnt more here than at my antenatal class.”
Nicole, Cape Town
“The support in the middle of the night changed everything for me.”
Priya, Johannesburg
“The experts helped me feel grounded and confident again.”
Jess, Pretoria
“I joined at 3 weeks postpartum and instantly felt less alone.”
Taryn, Ballito
“This is the first mom community that actually feels safe and calm.”
Andi, Durban
“I learnt more here than at my antenatal class.”
Nicole, Cape Town
“The support in the middle of the night changed everything for me.”
Priya, Johannesburg
“The experts helped me feel grounded and confident again.”
Jess, Pretoria
How it Works
The Mama Network lives on a platform called Discord, but don't worry, most moms who join have never used it before. It's simple.
It's okay to ask for help.
Join the Community
Click the join button and create a free account.
Choose Your Baby’s Stage
Tap one button to unlock the rooms relevant to you.
Start Exploring
Chat with other moms, ask questions, join expert Q&As, and get support.
Become a Founding Mama
We're inviting our first 500 mothers to become Founding Mamas, a special role for early members of our village.
You're doing better than you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're here to help.