A friend who is also a mother; mothers who are friends (often met through daycare, preschool, or parenting communities).
幼稚園でママ友ができて、情報交換をしている。
I made mom friends at kindergarten and exchange information with them.
ママ友とのランチで育児の悩みを相談した。
I discussed parenting worries over lunch with mom friends.
ママ友づきあいは大切だが、距離感も重要だ。
Relationships with mom friends are important, but maintaining boundaries is also essential.
彼女はママ友に頼んで子どもを預かってもらった。
She asked a mom friend to look after her child.