Upcoming Events for Parents*

(growing your family, pregnant, or postpartum)

Intro to Preparing for Postpartum
Dec
7

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

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Giving Birth Again
Dec
18

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.

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Preparing for Postpartum Series
Jan
9

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!

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Baby-Proofing Your Relationship
Nov
7

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.

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Monthly Member Call: Understanding Optimal Fetal Positioning
Aug
18

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.

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Monthly Member Call: Infant Feeding
Jul
25

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.

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Intro to Mindfulness & Coping
Jul
20

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!

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Monthly Member Call: Processing Birth Stories
Jun
10

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.

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Monthly Member Call: Postpartum Emotional Health
May
24

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.

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Making Decisions and Getting Information
Apr
28

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. 

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Free Workshop: Creating a Birth Plan
Mar
19

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!

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Free! Ask a Midwife: Q&A Session for Parents
Jan
22

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.

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