Intro to Preparing for Postpartum

$15

Virtual class, session will be recorded.

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.

(For parents: trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum)

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Preparing for Postpartum Series

$100

Virtual class, sessions will be recorded.

Expecting parents often focus on their plans and intentions for birth, while overlooking important aspects of the postpartum period. While there are many things that you cannot plan, both in birth and postpartum, there are things you can do to prepare for the experience.

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.

    (For parents: trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum)

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Mindfulness & Coping Series for Parents

$100

Virtual class, sessions will be recorded.

In this four week virtual class series, you will learn and experience five of Birthing from Within's foundational pain-coping practices to build a framework for coping in pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond. Mindfulness Class time includes engaging, experiential practice, so please come ready to participate!

Class time includes engaging, experiential practice, so please come ready to participate!

(For parents: trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum)

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Intro to Mindfulness & Coping

$15

Virtual class, session will be recorded.

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 and coping practices to support you in pregnancy, labor, and beyond! 

Class time includes engaging, experiential practice, so please come ready to participate!

(For parents: trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum)

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Birth Art for Parents Series

$100

(for parents: trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum)

Birthing from Within's unique Birth Art Process has been helping expectant parents and birth professionals for over 30 years. This course is designed for parents who wish to explore the birth art process as they navigate fertility, embrace pregnancy, and/or prepare for postpartum. 

Each week you will experience and embody the Birth Art Process for yourself in weekly live video calls led by a Birthing from Within trainer.

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Parent Membership

$10/month or $100/year

(for parents: trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum)

Join a supportive online community where parents connect to explore and share the Birthing from Within philosophy, guided by experienced facilitators. Access monthly continuing education calls, interactive workshops, and a comprehensive resource hub featuring the latest insights to empower your parenting journey.

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Intro to Embracing Ritual in the Childbearing Season

$15

(for parents: trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum)

Explore the importance of rituals and ceremonies in honoring this significant life stage. Discover how intentional practices can create a supportive environment, foster emotional well-being, and strengthen family bonds. We’ll discuss practical ideas for integrating rituals into your birth preparation and postpartum experience, helping you cultivate a sense of peace, joy, and community during this transformative time.

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Embracing Ritual Series: The Power of Ceremony for Birth and Beyond

$100

(for parents: trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum)

Explore the transformative power of ceremony and ritual with our four-week series, designed for parents ready to deepen their experience. This course offers an immersive experience where you’ll learn and be guided through four specific rituals that you can integrate into your life during pregnancy and postpartum.

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Continuing Education Workshops for Groups

Embrace a holistic and deeply personal approach to childbirth preparation that will inspire both your team and the families they serve. We integrate skill building around the emotional, physical, and social aspects of birth, providing a rich framework for your team to enhance their practices.

Whether a specific topic, or a foundational base, Birthing from Within can customize a workshop to fit your unique needs. Click here to see workshop options, email Christine@BirthingfromWithin.com to inquire about group rates. Join us!

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Foundations of Birthing from Within: Heart of Mentoring (Virtual)

$200.00

This self-guided online course gives you the building blocks of the Birthing from Within philosophy, and teaches you how to share some of our most foundational and heart-opening processes with parents in your community.

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Birth Art Training

$290.00

Birthing From Within's unique Birth Art Process has been helping expectant parents and birth professionals for over 30 years. This fantastic and popular online distance course is designed for people who work with pregnant parents and their partners. Each week you will experience and embody the Birth Art Process for yourself, as you learn through readings, lessons, assignments, and weekly live video calls.

Four weekly sessions, 90 minutes each, virtual

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Mindful Postpartum Planning: Awakening Your Client’s Inner Parent

$165.00

As with birth, parents cannot fully plan for all of the unknowns of postpartum, but there are things they can do to prepare for the experience. This two-session course offers birth workers skills and processes to support pregnant parents in preparing for the postpartum journey ahead.

Two sessions, 2 hours each, virtual

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Navigating Inductions: A Birth Workers Guide

$110.00 USD

This course is designed for birth workers aiming to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills in supporting parents through the induction of labor process. Induction of labor, a common medical intervention, can present unique challenges and emotional dynamics for both parents and birth workers alike. Through a blend of modern knowledge, practical techniques, and empathetic communication strategies, participants will gain the necessary tools to provide compassionate and effective support during this critical stage of many parents’ birth journeys.

One session, 3 hours, virtual

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