Join Baby Blues Connection for a special night of community and conversation as we gather to talk about Matrescense and Maternal Mental Health.  

Saturday November 7

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Rae Loft PDX

Come for the delicious food and drinks. Mingle with fellow supporters and people who care about families. Enjoy a little friendly competition: browse the silent auction, try your luck with a mystery bag or wine wall, and stop by the photo booth to capture the moment. And in the middle of it all, we'll take 15 minutes to think about what it really means to become a parent.

A Conversation About Matrescence

This year's presentation features Dr. Kristen Seghete, who will introduce us to matrescence, the profound identity transition that happens as someone becomes a mother. In this brief presentation, Dr. Seghete will explore what matrescence is, why understanding it matters, and how changes in behavior connect with changes in the perinatal brain. She'll also touch on some of the long-term positive changes that can come with these brain and identity shifts.

An Evening to Mingle

The name says it all. We've intentionally built Mingle in the Moonlight around time to connect with other people.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, with food, drinks, the silent auction and other activities opening shortly after. You'll have plenty of time to catch up with friends, meet new people and enjoy the evening before our brief presentation and fundraising activities begin.

Event highlights include:
🌕 Catered food from Frontera Sur
🌖 Drinks and plenty of time to mingle
🌗 Silent auction
🌘 Mystery bags with surprises valued at $25, $50 and more
🌑 Wine wall featuring bottles valued at $25+
🌙 Live auction and paddle raise 

All proceeds raised during this fundraiser directly impact our mission: providing peer support, resources, and community to parents coping with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mingle-in-the-moonlight--2026

2222 NE Oregon Street, Suite 207 Portland, OR 97232