Upcoming Events for Parents*
(growing your family, pregnant, or postpartum)
Coping Skills for Labor & Birth
On this one-hour call, we'll explore a variety of common physical and emotional coping skills for labor and birth including mindfulness and breathing techniques, positions for comfort and progress, hands-on support methods, and simple tools like heat, touch, and movement. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how these strategies can help reduce tension, and build confidence for the birthing process.
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.
Latch Basics
The latch doesn’t have to be stressful. In this call, we’ll confront the fear and confusion surrounding latching a newborn. This session will remove the mystery, lessen stress, and give you practical tools for a more confident feeding experience. You’ll learn what makes a good latch, how to recognize common challenges, and simple strategies to support comfortable, effective feeding.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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! 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.