Upcoming Events for Parents*
(growing your family, pregnant, or postpartum)
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.
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.
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.
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.