Upcoming Events for Parents*
(growing your family, pregnant, or postpartum)
Intro to Preparing for Postpartum
As with birth, you cannot fully plan for all of the unknowns of postpartum…but there are things you can do to prepare for the experience. This one-hour introductory course offers an overview of the many facets of preparation – physical, practical, emotional, relational – that will help you navigate the postpartum journey ahead.
This is an intro to the Preparing for Postpartum series.
Recording of the live call will be available. Free for Parent Members.
$15
Giving Birth Again
This call is for parents preparing to birth again! Whether this is your second, third, or subsequent birth, taking time to reflect on previous experiences can help you clarify what you want (or don’t want) this time. Together, we’ll explore what coping tools supported you before, share additional strategies for your upcoming birth, and offer tips for preparing older siblings for the arrival of a new baby.
Preparing for Postpartum Series
Four 90 minute virtual sessions held on 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, & 1/30
In this four-week series, we will explore how to:
Assess – and adjust – expectations for postpartum healing and life with a newborn.
Prepare for the unknowns that lie ahead while also making practical plans where possible.
Bring self-compassion into the postpartum journey.
Celebrate and honor this major life transition.engaging, experiential practice, so please come ready to participate!
Intro to Embracing Ritual in the Childbearing Season
Join us for an enlightening class designed for parents looking to deepen their connection to the transformative journey of birth and postpartum. Explore the importance of rituals and ceremonies in honoring this significant life stage.
Baby-Proofing Your Relationship
Bringing a new baby into your life doesn’t just change your routines—it transforms your relationship, too. The early weeks and months of parenthood can be tender, overwhelming, and full of unspoken expectations. This call offers a compassionate space to explore how you and your partner can stay connected, even as you step into the unknown together.
Monthly Member Call: Prenatal Nutrition
Join BfW trainer Christy Cozby to understand the benefits of how you're eating prenatally and create personalized solutions for areas you'd like to improve.
Call is recorded and available for members in the Call Library.
Monthly Member Call: Preparing for Induction
Induction of labor is a common medical intervention. In this one hour call, we will share a basic overview of induction techniques, ideas for physical and emotional coping, and what is important to consider from the perspective of a parent.
Monthly Member Call: Understanding Optimal Fetal Positioning
Learn about how your baby’s position in utero can influence labor and birth. This class introduces the concept of optimal fetal positioning (OFP) and explains how the shape and movement of your pelvis interact with your baby’s position. You’ll gain a better understanding of how alignment, posture, and simple daily movements can support your baby in settling into a position that may make birth smoother and more efficient.
Monthly Member Call: Infant Feeding
Birth stories are potent and stay with us long after the day is over. Processing our stories is a pivotal part in the return journey to self, whether the experience is straightforward or complicated.
Join BfW Trainer Heather Collins to explore the impact of birth stories, how we can integrate them and also prenatal aspects that can help us prepare to do so.
Intro to Mindfulness & Coping
One 60 minute virtual session.
Research shows that mindfulness-based practices can lower anxiety, support emotional resilience, and improve overall well-being. In this introductory one hour class, you will learn a foundational Birthing from Within mindfulness/coping practice to support you in pregnancy, labor, and beyond!
Class time includes engaging, experiential practice, so please come ready to participate!
Monthly Member Call: Processing Birth Stories
Birth stories are potent and stay with us long after the day is over. Processing our stories is a pivotal part in the return journey to self, whether the experience is straightforward or complicated.
Join BfW Trainer Heather Collins to explore the impact of birth stories, how we can integrate them and also prenatal aspects that can help us prepare to do so.
Monthly Member Call: Postpartum Emotional Health
Join BfW Trainer Christine D'Esposito for this introductory session on postpartum emotional health, where we’ll explore the basics of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Learn about common signs, risk factors, and when to seek support, as well as practical strategies for emotional well-being during the postpartum period.
Making Decisions and Getting Information
You can’t possibly learn EVERYTHING you need to know about pregnancy, birth, and parenting ahead of time, but you can learn how to ask good questions to gather the information you need in the moment.
This call will help you build self-awareness and communication skills to better do that.
Intro to Birth Art for Parents
Experience the unique world of Birthing from Within's approach to process art and the unexpected ways it can enhance your understanding of birth preparation.
This workshop is for parents in any phase of the childbearing journey.
Free Workshop: Creating a Birth Plan
Join BfW trainer Christine D’Esposito for a call focused on creating a personalized birth plan that aligns with your values and preferences. We'll discuss pros and cons of birth plans, key elements to consider, and offer practical tips for communicating your plan with your healthcare team.
Call will be recorded. Recording available to Parent Members.
Normally available to Parent Members only, open to the public this month!
Free! Monthly Member Call: Choosing a Birth Location
Join BfW trainer Maeve Sundstrom for a discussion on choosing the right birth location to suit your needs and preferences. We'll explore the differences between hospitals, birth centers, and home births, and provide tips for making an informed decision
Embracing Ritual Series: The Power of Ceremony for Birth and Beyond
Explore the transformative power of ceremony and ritual with our four-week series, designed for parents ready to deepen their practice.
Free! Ask a Midwife: Q&A Session for Parents
Join Birthing from Within trainer and Licensed midwife, Maeve Sundstrom for "Ask a Midwife", a supportive and informative session where parents can connect with a professional midwife to ask questions about pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. The focus is on sharing general advice, resources, and encouragement to help you navigate this exciting journey. Please note that no personal medical suggestions or diagnoses will be provided during the session.
Intro to Embracing Ritual in the Childbearing Season
Join us for an enlightening class designed for parents looking to deepen their connection to the transformative journey of birth and postpartum. Explore the importance of rituals and ceremonies in honoring this significant life stage.
Free Call: Preparing for Postpartum
As with birth, you cannot fully plan for all of the unknowns of postpartum, but there are things they can do to prepare for the experience. This course offers parents skills and processes to support preparing for the postpartum journey ahead.
Free! Ask a Doula: Q&A session for Parents
What is a doula? What do they do? How might they have an impact on my birth experience? These are common questions that parents have about the doulas role.
Join Christine D’Esposito, certified birth and postpartum doula and BfW trainer, to ask questions and receive support.
Free! Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum as a Rite of Passage
Birth as a rite of passage recognizes childbirth as a transformative journey, both physically and emotionally, marking a profound shift in identity for parents.