Upcoming Events for Parents*
(growing your family, pregnant, or postpartum)
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.
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.
Birth Art for Parents Series
Our 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.
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.
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.
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!
Free! Monthly Member Call: Choosing a Birth Location
Join BfW trainer Maeve Sundstrom for a discussion on choosing the right birth location to suit your needs and preferences. We'll explore the differences between hospitals, birth centers, and home births, and provide tips for making an informed decision
Embracing Ritual Series: The Power of Ceremony for Birth and Beyond
Explore the transformative power of ceremony and ritual with our four-week series, designed for parents ready to deepen their practice.
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.