Altough the Mothers Group is a great way to meet people.... you don't just sit around and chat with each other.

They have a leader from the council and there is a different topic each week. For example... one week you learn CPR and first aid, another week you learn about solids.
So maybe you should think about it like a "class" rather then a social gathering.
The things you learn at the Mothers Group classes are really helpful.

You don't have to chat with anyone... but it's amazing how you can't help but comment about someone elses baby... then you ask how they are going etc.

We had a large group of about 15 women in our Mothers Group. It was to go for 6 or 8 weeks. Some mums dropped off after 2 or 3 weeks. But most stayed around. When the classes stopped, then it was up to us to organise a private get together (at a house or shopping centre). You would find that the more dominant mums will organise those so don't worry about that. Our private get togethers started off with about 6 or 7 mums. But even that dropped off. I now keep in touch with two mums regularly... and another mum I keep in touch with by email as she moved away, and has a business.

You have nothing to lose by going to a mums group meeting. But you have sooooo much to gain. Even if it's just learning how to give your baby CPR in an emergency.

My stepmum's best friend is someone she met at mums group - 30 years ago!