Mentors and parents love using these cards. Each card has thought-provoking comments and questions to help parents reflect on and learn from their birth art process. Nine colorful, attractive cards are printed on 4" x 6" glossy card stock and bound together on a ring.
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Birth Fairy $12.00
This delightful soft finger puppet enhances and enlivens childbirth classes. The Birth Fairy invites non-threatening discussion about the unexpected and unwished-for events that can arise during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She can also be affixed to a stick to create a Birth Fairy wand. She stands 7" tall, with a wing-span of 10". (Fairy may vary: there are 2 different kinds.) Add To Cart
Birthing From Within $19.95
This is book that is electrifying the birth world! The BIRTHING FROMWITHIN approach prepares a mother to birth from within. She needs insights into what labor and birth will be like from her perspective, and preparation to be in labor and give birth as a mother. BIRTHING FROMWITHINoffers guidance through the emotional, spiritual, psychic and social mists which enshroud birth in our culture. Highlights include: proven pain-coping techniques, inner exploration through journaling and birth art, birth from the father's perspective, how to ask questions and get information, compassionate use of drugs, and spiritual cesarean birth. Discover your own wisdom and birth power: Read BIRTHING FROMWITHIN!Add To Cart
Birthing From Within Keepsake Journal $20.00
This unique hardbound journal, created by author Pam England, is a perfect companion to the BIRTHING FROMWITHIN book. Designed as a practical yet beautiful workbook for expectant and new parents, it contains ample space to create and explore many of the ideas and activities in BIRTHING FROMWITHIN. Thick art-quality paper allows expression in water-based inks, paints, or mixed-media. This journal includes brilliant, thought-provoking, in-depth discussion about pain-coping, postpartum adjustment, and much, much more. There is even a special section just for fathers and partners! Save $4.95 off the cover price!
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Birthing From Within for Expectant Parents: Home Study Kit $55.00
If you are unable to attend a BIRTHING FROMWITHIN class in your community, this Home Study Kit is the next best thing. Includes: BIRTHING FROMWITHIN book, Our Keepsake Journal, the *new* "Pain-Coping Practices CD", Pam England's "Roaring the Baby Out" art card, and a limited edition wristband. Buy as a set and save nearly $11.00! Also makes a wonderful gift!Add To Cart
CafePress Clothing and Gifts $0.00
Find cool, useful gifts and clothing emblazoned with the BIRTHING FROMWITHIN labyrinth logo at our CafePress store. Products include: mugs, t-shirts, baby clothes, bags, stickers, and more!
In search of an image that would convey the universal, introspective feeling of gestating motherhood during pregnancy and early postpartum, Pam England made this pastel drawing in 1998. Living in the Southwest, Pam England's art is influenced by visits to ancient pueblo sites where some ancient peoples built kivas, round underground rooms for ceremonies (some kivas were built above ground). Kivas are entered through a hole in the roof. There is usually a hole in the floor called a sipapu, which for Pueblo people symbolizes the connection with Mother Earth from birth, and the spot from where the First People emerged. During soulful transitions, we move between two worlds. Moving between taking care of worldly responsibilities and descending into daydreaming, prayer, or meditation is represented by the ladder.
Pam's beautiful, classic pastel drawing is reproduced as a 5" x 7" greeting card. Comes with envelope.
Card: Birthing From Within's Kiva Mama (bulk) $18.00
Set of six of Pam England's Kiva Mama cards. Perfect for gift-giving or re-selling. Comes with six envelopes. Save $3. Add To Cart
Card: Faith-Based Birth $3.50
Pam England's intense and thought-provoking painting reflects three levels of consciousness and history surrounding birth in our culture. See the Birth Art section of the website for a detailed description of this work. Reproduced as a 5" x 7" card, and comes with an envelope.
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Card: Faith-Based Birth (bulk) $18.00
Set of six of Pam England's "Faith-Based Birth" cards. Perfect for gift-giving or re-selling. Comes with six envelopes. Save $3.
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Card: Raven Guards the LabOrinth $3.50
Pam England's colorful painting of a Labor Labyrinth is reproduced as a 5" x 7" card, and comes with an envelope. Pam tells us more: "The colorful chakra labyrinth represents a woman's internal experience of being in labor, thus I coined the word 'labOrinth.' To reach the center, she need only put one foot in front of the other. Even so, she will feel "lost" in the sudden twists and turns. Raven just showed up in this painting, perched on a Stop sign...A stylized Friedman's graph in the upper right corner shows the oversimplified medical model's map of labor: the cervix dilates more and more until the baby falls out and the mother is discharged." Read more about the LabOrinth.
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Card: Raven Guards the LabOrinth (bulk) $18.00
Set of six of Pam England's "Raven Guards the LabOrinth" cards. Perfect for gift-giving or re-selling. Comes with six envelopes. Save $3.
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Card: Roaring the Baby Out! $3.50
Pam England's stunning oil painting depicts the fleeting, unforgettable moment she envisioned herself a powerful, ferocious roaring lion while pushing her second baby out at home. The painting is reproduced as a 5" x 7" greeting card. Comes with an envelope.
Set of six of Pam England's "Roaring the Baby Out!" cards. Perfect for gift-giving or re-selling. Comes with six envelopes. Save $3. Add To Cart
Card: Sofia Pedro Gave Birth in A Tree $3.50
Pam England tells the story that inspired her painting: "In March of 2000, in a flood that took 700 lives and left millions more homeless, Sofia Pedro gave birth to her daughter, Rosita, while clinging to branches high up in a tree over muddy flood water from the Limpopo River in Mozambique, Africa." Her oil and acrylic painting that pays homage to the strength and resourcefulness of birthing women is reproduced as a 5" x 7" card. Comes with envelope.
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Card: Sofia Pedro Gave Birth in A Tree (bulk) $18.00
Set of six of Pam England's "Sofia Pedro Gave Birth in a Tree" cards. Perfect for gift-giving or re-selling. Comes with six envelopes. Save $3.
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Chimes $15.00
Use this single tone chime to clear your mind and bring yourself into focus. BIRTHING FROMWITHIN Mentors use this chime to signal the beginning and end of class activities and to time "contractions" during pain-coping practices. Wood base with 1 metal chime. Mallet included.
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Elk and The Epidural DVD $28.95
How to Have an Epidural in Awareness: a teaching DVD
This 15-minute video/DVD, featuring Pam England's colorful and whimsical pastel drawings, illustrates the truthful and typical experience of labor with an epidural. Parents learn about the advantages, disadvantages, and the cascade of medical support that accompanies epidurals. The message to parents is to develop and maintain a solution-focused, non-judgmental mindset, so that if an epidural (or any medical support) becomes necessary, they can stay present emotionally and spiritually for the birth of their child.
"The video has exactly the tone I was hoping it would. There's no soft-pedaling on the potential drawbacks and side effects of epidurals, and yet that information is very non-threatening and accessible. I was totally impressed by the tremendous amount of information packed into a relatively short video. Two thumbs up!" ~ Eileen Sullivan, BIRTHING FROMWITHIN Mentor
Special Sale! Only $12! This beautiful spiral-bound journal was designed by Pam England to accompany the storytelling of Inanna's Descent, Initiation, & Return. It contains select portions of the ancient story, excerpted from the translation by Samuel Noah Kramer and Diane Wolkstein in their book, Inanna: Queen of Heaven and Earth. There are exercises and processes for personal growth.
Rich in metaphor, symbols and wisdom, this Great Story parallels the story of your labor, postpartum, and other important life transitions. Inanna’s Descent also holds tremendous relevance to birth-related professionals who use this Journal to teach mothers how to prepare for the inner journey of birth and the Return postpartum.
During the storytelling, parents and others can use the blank pages to jot down notes, journal personal reflections, and draw or paint emerging images.
Pam England takes parents through an introduction to BIRTHING FROMWITHIN's proven pain-coping practices. On this CD, Pam sets the foundation and motivation for building a pain-coping mindset, and parents learn: Breath Awareness, Non-Focused Awareness, Finding the Center, and a visualization. The last track is designed for parents to practice. After taking a BIRTHING FROMWITHIN class, listening to this CD will refresh parents’ memory and provide a way to continue practicing before labor. For parents who can’t take a BIRTHING FROMWITHIN class, this CD is the next best thing! A perfect companion to the Keepsake Journal.
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Pain-Coping Practices for Parents CD (box of 6) $84.00
This wonderful CD for parents gives them the opportunity to deepen their understanding and practice of BIRTHING FROMWITHIN's proven pain-coping practices. We offer boxes of 6 CDs to birth professionals at a reduced price of $84 to sell or give to parents. That's only $14 each. Save $36! Add To Cart
Parent Class: Berkeley, California $35.00
October 18, 2008 Saturday, 10 am - Noon Berkeley, California
This mini-class is an introductory sampling of a BIRTHING FROMWITHIN childbirth class. We invite first-time pregnant women and their partners to explore their beliefs about birth and pain in a compassionate, dynamic environment. The class will take place within our Mentor and Doula Workshop, and will be observed by 20-30 participants (mostly doulas, midwives and other people who work in birth). This class will be taught by one of BFW's senior Mentors and Facilitators, and will give you a taste of what BFW is all about.
Class fee of $35 includes your very own hardback copy of the BIRTHING FROMWITHIN Keepsake Journal. Class is held at Sacramento Street Center (2436 Sacramento St.) in Berkeley.
Contact our office if you have questions. You will receive more details when you register.
August 2, 2008 Saturday, 10 am - Noon Kent, Washington
This mini-class is an introductory sampling of a BIRTHING FROMWITHIN childbirth class. We invite first-time pregnant women and their partners to explore their beliefs about birth and pain in a compassionate, dynamic environment. The class will take place within our Mentor and Doula Workshop, and will be observed by 20-30 participants (mostly doulas, midwives and other people who work in birth). This class will be taught by one of BFW's senior Mentors and Facilitators, and will give you a taste of what BFW is all about.
Class fee of $35 includes your very own hardback copy of the BIRTHING FROMWITHIN Keepsake Journal. Class is held at The Holiday Inn and Suites, in Kent, Washington.
Contact our office if you have questions. You will receive more details when you register.
This is to register for your first pain-coping class. For $75, you will receive a free gift (BIRTHING FROMWITHIN book, Keepsake Journal, or Pain-coping CD), plus special information and instructions on how to join Pam England's childbirth class by phone.
Please indicate on your order form which class you are registering for.
This is to register for your second (or subsequent) phone class. You will receive special information and instructions on how to access Pam England's childbirth class by phone. Please indicate on your registration form which class you are registering for.
This is to register for any six phone classes with Pam England. You will receive a free gift (BIRTHING FROMWITHIN book, Keepsake Journal, or Pain-coping CD), plus special information and instructions on how to join Pam England's childbirth class by phone. SAVE $50!
Please indicate on your registration form which classes you want to attend. All fees are non-refundable.
This poster features Pam England's beautiful, classic pastel drawing of a pregnant woman sitting meditatively in a kiva. It has a white border, with the pink BIRTHING FROMWITHIN logo tastefully printed along the bottom edge. Suitable for framing. Perfect for midwives or doctors to hang in their offices, or for parents who desire an elegant reminder to "Birth from within". Poster is 11"x17".
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Poster: Roaring the Baby Out! $15.00
Pam England writes about her birth and this painting: "When I was pushing on my bed, on hands-and-knees, I raising up my head and made ferocious growling and pushing sounds as my son's head was being born. For a fleeting moment I envisioned myself a roaring lion--and felt empowered by this image. The white jagged line represents the Force of Life surging through me, assisting in the expulsion of my baby. The darker earthy colors in the lower half of the painting represent being immersed in the Dark Feminine. In Mesopotamia where lions were plenty and hunted, the lion symbolized an attribute of the goddess; the lion is generally associated with the power of God, courage and the guardian of the tomb." Suitable for framing, this high-quality poster makes a striking statement in an office, birthing center, or private home, reminding all who see it of the power of the birthing woman. Poster is 11"x17".
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The "Everything" Toltec Wisdom Book $13.00
Author Allan Hardman, following in the footsteps of his teacher don Miguel Ruiz (author of "the Four Agreements"), explains and expands upon the Toltec model of personal growth and transformation. This model has inspired a new direction in BIRTHING FROMWITHIN's understanding and use of archetypal imagery and language. This book helps to explain the archetypes of Victim, Judge, and Love Warrior in a straightforward manner which helps bring compassion and self-acceptance to your life and work.
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Workshop (Los Angeles): BFW Mentor & Doula Training $450.00
Los Angeles, California September 19, 20, 21; 2008
This 25-hour workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. on Friday and ends at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Exact location to be announced.
This workshop is approved for 25 contact hours by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12800
The cost of early registration is $450, and increases to $500 after August 29, 2008.
Couples who register together get a special price of $750 (late registration after 8/29/08 is $850)
This training will have a special focus on training men how to mentor to men becoming fathers, so we encourage couples to attend, or any man who is interested in working with fathers in his community.
Workshop (Los Angeles): BFW Mentor & Doula Training COUPLES $750.00
Los Angeles, California September 19, 20, 21; 2008
Facilitated by Britta Bushnell and Virginia Bobro
Couples registration: $750 (late registration after 8/29/08 is $850)
This training will have a special focus on training men how to mentor to men becoming fathers, so we encourage couples to attend, or any man who is interested in working with fathers in his community.
To remind women to "birth from within", we now offer this limited edition silicone wristband is a deep red color. Embossed with "Birthing From Within" on the outside, and "Labor is hard work, it hurts, and you can do it!" on the inside. This affirmation wristband is durable, waterproof and comfy, and is perfect for women and their birth companions to wear during labor and birth. Makes a great gift for pregnant women! All proceeds go to our Mentor Program scholarship fund.
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Mentors and parents love using these cards. Each card has thought-provoking comments and questions to help parents reflect on and learn from their birth art process. Nine colorful, attractive cards are printed on 4" x 6" glossy card stock and bound together on a ring.
This delightful soft finger puppet enhances and enlivens childbirth classes. The Birth Fairy invites non-threatening discussion about the unexpected and unwished-for events that can arise during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She can also be affixed to a stick to create a Birth Fairy wand. She stands 7" tall, with a wing-span of 10". (Fairy may vary: there are 2 different kinds.)
This is book that is electrifying the birth world! The 
This unique hardbound journal, created by author Pam England, is a perfect companion to the 
If you are unable to attend a 
Pam England's intense and thought-provoking painting reflects three levels of consciousness and history surrounding birth in our culture. See the Birth Art section of the website for a detailed description of this work. Reproduced as a 5" x 7" card, and comes with an envelope.
Pam England's colorful painting of a Labor Labyrinth is reproduced as a 5" x 7" card, and comes with an envelope. Pam tells us more: "The colorful chakra labyrinth represents a woman's internal experience of being in labor, thus I coined the word 'labOrinth.' To reach the center, she need only put one foot in front of the other. Even so, she will feel "lost" in the sudden twists and turns. Raven just showed up in this painting, perched on a Stop sign...A stylized Friedman's graph in the upper right corner shows the oversimplified medical model's map of labor: the cervix dilates more and more until the baby falls out and the mother is discharged." 
Pam England tells the story that inspired her painting: "In March of 2000, in a flood that took 700 lives and left millions more homeless, Sofia Pedro gave birth to her daughter, Rosita, while clinging to branches high up in a tree over muddy flood water from the Limpopo River in Mozambique, Africa." Her oil and acrylic painting that pays homage to the strength and resourcefulness of birthing women is reproduced as a 5" x 7" card. Comes with envelope.
Use this single tone chime to clear your mind and bring yourself into focus. 
This poster features Pam England's beautiful, classic pastel drawing of a pregnant woman sitting meditatively in a kiva. It has a white border, with the pink 
Pam England writes about her birth and this painting: "When I was pushing on my bed, on hands-and-knees, I raising up my head and made ferocious growling and pushing sounds as my son's head was being born. For a fleeting moment I envisioned myself a roaring lion--and felt empowered by this image. The white jagged line represents the Force of Life surging through me, assisting in the expulsion of my baby. The darker earthy colors in the lower half of the painting represent being immersed in the Dark Feminine. In Mesopotamia where lions were plenty and hunted, the lion symbolized an attribute of the goddess; the lion is generally associated with the power of God, courage and the guardian of the tomb." Suitable for framing, this high-quality poster makes a striking statement in an office, birthing center, or private home, reminding all who see it of the power of the birthing woman. Poster is 11"x17".
Author Allan Hardman, following in the footsteps of his teacher don Miguel Ruiz (author of "the Four Agreements"), explains and expands upon the Toltec model of personal growth and transformation. This model has inspired a new direction in 
To remind women to "birth from within", we now offer this limited edition silicone wristband is a deep red color. Embossed with "Birthing From Within" on the outside, and "Labor is hard work, it hurts, and you can do it!" on the inside. This affirmation wristband is durable, waterproof and comfy, and is perfect for women and their birth companions to wear during labor and birth. Makes a great gift for pregnant women! All proceeds go to our Mentor Program scholarship fund.
