

Join BfW facilitator Andrea Denali to explore how current qualitative research supports what we do specifically as BFW birth workers, and strengthen your confidence and offerings in your community!
BfW mentor Christine D’Esposito leads a call on preparing partners for labor support.
Learn ways to creatively explore parents wishes and intentions for their birth using BfW processes and frameworks to bring a solution-focused approach to traditional birth plans.
Please bring art supplies, paper or a journal to this call.
October 2022- Christine D’Esposito
July 2022- Amity Kramer
June 2022- Jamie Mossay
May 2022- Maeve Sundstrom
Jen Gillean leads discussion about how to support families in grief.
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Addressing interventions Working through certification Managing time with kids at home Simonton method for induction Adjusting expectations for online classes Text chat: 19:08:13 From Lizelle Coetzee : uncertainty of what our new 'normal' will look like from now on 19:23:24 From Camille Breaux : you are not alone Anne.
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18:37:17 From Megan : Oof Ali, that's a tough spot to be in. 18:38:38 From Rachel (she/her) : I sometimes struggle when families are really resistant or holding on tight to their child and not wanting to really consider the unwanted or unbidden. I don't know how to expand that without seeming like I'm pushing.
00:13:29 Kate Spera: Trying to embrace the imperfections. 00:20:50 Jamie Mossay she/her: validate -mtoviate-educate-initiate-celebrate 00:22:47 Gabriella Cerince: I feel the Labor theatre can give parents a way of clearly identifying how they perceive labor to be, which affects how they approach it 00:23:40 Nikki Tompot: I think it Validates by letting parents see how making noise is very normal and likely to be expected.
00:15:35 Andrea Denali: Hi Christine and everyone! So happy to be here with you. 00:16:45 Aubrey: There is a lot of background sound, can everyone turn their mic off? 00:25:38 Teri-Ann Coombes: landscape of labour? 00:42:18 Nicole Green's iPhone: krysia I love that! muffin decision making! 00:43:15 krysia lynch: ha ha!
November 2020
Christine D'Esposito leads discussion on the challenges and benefits of online support
Christy Cozby leads discussion on bringing BfW philosophy to community birth work.
Char Hamilton talks about the archetypes of the Queens of the Underworld.
Erika Primozich digs deeper into the archetypes that arise in birth.
Maeve Sundstrom expands on Trauma Informed Care in BfW practice.
Char Hamilton talks about sharing BfW with other birth professionals.
Maeve Sundstrom leads a deeper dive into Heart's Question.
Maeve Sundstrom share insights into the five words: Validate, Motivate, Educate, Initiate, & Celebrate.
Jamie Mossay leads an exploration of how consent can be an embodied action.
Carrie Kenner leads discussion on the importance of doulas finding and using their voice as advocates.
Char Hamilton talks about gentle, creative ways to end class time.
Nikki Shaheed leads discussion on VBAC from a BfW framework.
18:17:17 From Teri-Ann Coombes : Is this only on the paid platform? 18:17:44 From Christine DEsposito : for teachers 18:17:47 From Christine DEsposito : and schools only 18:17:47 From Fahna Love : How would you use break out rooms for client use 18:18:55 From Jamila : I missed which one you pointed to that you use for BFW..would you mind telling us again?
christinedesposito 30:53 Do you mean Elk and the Epidural? default user avatar christinedesposito 43:04 I just got my 5 year pin!! default user avatar christinedesposito 50:00 I feel like that feedback is most relevant given after the birth when they have had the experience and realize how valuable the processes they learned are.
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