Making Mum Friends in Perth: Why Connection is Your Postpartum Superpower

Mum Friends are your postpartum superpower!

You’ve likely spent months preparing for pregnancy and birth, but what about the equally important journey that begins the moment your baby arrives? The fourth trimester, as it’s often called, is a beautiful and transformative period, but it can also be one of the loneliest. In a world of social media, it’s ironic how easy it is to feel isolated behind your own four walls.

But here’s the truth: Mum friends are your postpartum superpower.

Finding a community of other mothers is not just a nice-to-have; it's a fundamental pillar of postpartum health and well-being. Sharing a coffee with another mum who understands the exhaustion, the worry, and the overwhelming love can make all the difference in the world.

Sunday brunch with your Mum friends.

The Benefits of Finding Your Mum Friends

Mum friends are good for the soul and worth their weight in gold. Let's breakdown some of the ways connection is beneficial in postpartum.

• Mental Health Boost: Talking openly about the highs and lows of motherhood can significantly reduce feelings of anxiety and postpartum depression. Realising your struggles are shared and normal is incredibly validating.

• A Lifeline of Support: Your tribe can be a source of practical support. They're the ones who will bring a meal, watch the baby so you can have a shower, or simply hold a space for you to vent without judgment.

• Combats Isolation and Loneliness: The postpartum period can be incredibly isolating, especially in a world where families often live far from extended relatives. Connecting with other mums who are experiencing the same things—sleepless nights, round-the-clock feedings, and the emotional roller coaster—creates a sense of shared community and reminds her that she's not alone.

• Emotional Validation: When a new mother is struggling, a friend who has been through it can offer a non-judgmental, understanding ear. This emotional validation is crucial. Hearing "I've been there, it's normal to feel that way" can be a powerful antidote to feelings of guilt, anxiety, and inadequacy.

• Normalization of the Experience: Social media often portrays a perfect, unrealistic version of motherhood. By connecting with other mums in person, a woman gets to see the raw, unfiltered reality. She learns that self-doubt, messy houses, prolapses and unsettled babies are all normal, which helps to ease the pressure to be perfect.

• Shared Wisdom and Practical Advice: A mother's group is a goldmine of information. Mums can share practical tips on everything from the best nappy brand to a trick for burping a baby or a recommendation for a local café with a change table. This shared knowledge can save a new mum a lot of time and stress.

• Creates Opportunities for Self-Care: Connecting with other mums can provide opportunities for a mother to take a break. Whether it's a friend watching the baby while you eat a warm meal or just the simple act of having a coffee with someone, these moments are vital for her to recharge and feel like a person again.

• Reduces the Risk of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Research consistently shows a strong link between social support and a reduced risk of postpartum mood disorders. The emotional support and sense of belonging that come from connecting with other mothers are protective factors for a woman's mental health.

• Its Fun: Parenting alongside a friend is not only super supportive, it's fun too! Make it a weekly meet-up and know that those good vibes are only a week away.

Finding Mum Friends in Perth

The idea of finding Mum friends might feel daunting, but there are incredible communities right here in Perth designed to help you connect.

• Mother's Groups: Often organised through your local child health nurse, these groups are a fantastic way to meet mums in your area with babies of a similar age. These smaller, more intimate gatherings allow you to build genuine, lasting friendships and a safe space to share your experiences.

• Playgroup WA: As your baby gets a little older and more mobile, PlaygroupWA is an incredible resource. With hundreds of community-run groups across the state, playgroups offer a less structured environment for fun and socialising. It’s a wonderful way for both you and your child to make friends and for you to continue building your support network as your little one grows. Playgroup WA is a hub for connection, offering a ready-made community in a fun and welcoming setting.

• Facebook: Facebook groups are amazing resources for connecting with Mums in your area. A simple search of your local area and Mums will bring up a list of groups to join. The biggest Mums Facebook groups in Perth are Perth Mothers Group, Perth Mums Group and Perth Mums Village. If you are also looking to make connections during your pregnancy, you can find Facebook groups for Mums due in the same month/year such as Babies Due March 2026 Australia. If you can't find the group you are looking for, consider starting your own and helping other connect.

• Social clubs: Social clubs are on the rise and provide opportunities to connect with other people with similar lifestyles or interests. @village.perth was created by a local Mum to connect other Mums in Perth by regularly hosting meet-ups around Perth.

Take That First Step

It can be intimidating to put yourself out there, especially when you're tired and overwhelmed. But remember, the mums in that room are feeling the exact same way. They are all hoping someone else will make the first move.

Your village is out there, and taking that first step—whether it's to join a mother's group or to check out a playgroup—is a profound act of self-care. It’s an investment in your own well-being and a recognition that you deserve to be supported, too.

Ready to find your village? Reach out today!