Upcoming Events for Parents*

(growing your family, pregnant, or postpartum)

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Partner Support for Labor & Birth
Apr
10

Partner Support for Labor & Birth

Join us for a supportive one-hour call designed for parents and partners preparing for labor and birth. We’ll focus on practical ideas, skills, and techniques partners can use to confidently support their loved one during labor. We’ll share comfort measures, communication strategies, and ways to stay emotionally present through each stage of birth. Whether this is your first birth or a subsequent one, you’ll leave feeling more prepared and connected.

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A Supportive Guide to Cesarean Birth
May
16

A Supportive Guide to Cesarean Birth

Join us for a one-hour call for parents to explore cesarean birth as not just a medical procedure, but a meaningful birth experience with its own emotional terrain. Together, we’ll name common fears, unpack cultural messages, and talk honestly about what happens before, during, and after a cesarean birth.

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Engorgement: Taking the Pressure Off
Mar
12

Engorgement: Taking the Pressure Off

When milk production ramps up in the early postpartum days, it can bring both relief and discomfort. This one hour call for parents offers clear guidance on what to expect as mature milk comes in, how to ease fullness and pressure, and how to tell the difference between common engorgement and signs that something more may be developing. Come with your questions and leave feeling more informed and supported.

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Coping Skills for Labor & Birth
Feb
8

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.

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Latch Basics
Jan
6

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.

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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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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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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: 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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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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