​​CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

 

WORKSHOP:  Facing Pain in Labor – With Drugs or Without

 

What does childbirth actually feel like?  People have used words such as painful, pleasurable, very hard work, “like a period,” and even painless to describe it.  Learn how to draw upon prior life experiences that can help you prepare mentally for the work of childbirth!

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WORKSHOP:  Be Prepared for the 5 Types of Births

 

Many people hope for their birth to unfold in a certain way.  Like any major life event, the planning you do ahead of time can help get you closer to your goal.  It's your body and your baby, so become educated about your options and how to speak up for what you want.  This information-filled class will help you feel empowered and prepared!

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WORKSHOP:  Unmedicated Birth Q&A

 

Are you planning on or curious about unmedicated or natural childbirth in the hospital, at home or in a birth center?  Come learn about this topic from people who’ve been there, and be inspired by true stories of the births of our guest speakers!  

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LACTATION and BREASTFEEDING

 

WORKSHOP:  A Mind/Body Approach to Nursing

 

Nursing is not like learning to perform a gymnastics move.  It's much more like learning to walk and then run--through a combination of instinct, body awareness, and learning what works across cultures (and even species).  Our signature workshop offers a whole new approach to feeding your baby!

 

​WORKSHOP:  Eliminating Pain While Nursing

 

If you're already nursing but experiencing pain, anxiety, resentment toward your baby, or exhaustion, join us to learn ways to reverse these issues. If you're expecting, come learn the secrets to help prevent such challenges and prepare for pain-free, joyful, and rested nursing!

 

​WORKSHOP:  “Breast-Sleeping” –

Nursing and Sleep Issues for Crib-sleeping and Co-sleeping families

 

It's usually assumed that a new baby means sleepless nights for parents.  But that perspective is simply a cultural one, since for most of history, postpartum was not a time of sleep deprivation.  Learn about the global tradition of postpartum as a time of rest and recovery; biologically normal infant sleep; and how new parents can get the sleep they need!

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WORKSHOP:  Nursing Older Babies & Kids 

 

Join our Q & A session for parents of babies and children ages 6 months to 6+ years!  Nursing older babies and kids is a different experience than nursing a newborn.  Learn about the continued nutritional, immune, comfort and bonding benefits; how night weaning happens; concerns when going back to work; and much more!​​​​​

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​Past Workshops (Videos Available On-Demand)

 

Preparing for Baby & Postpartum

Link to FREE recording

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Preparing for Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Link to FREE recording

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Introduction to Pregnancy Massage 

Link to FREE recording