A 9-WEEK OR A CONDENSED 3-DAY PROGRAM TO PREPARE FOR BIRTH AND PARENTHOOD.

  This course integrates the form and practices of MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)  with childbirth and early parenting education. Mindfulness meditation trains our capacity for attention and discernment to what is present in the moment (our thoughts, our emotions, our physical sensations, but also the environment and relationships) by integrating a dimension of ethics and benevolence. It is a practice accessible to all that is learned through formal meditation exercises and informal practices in everyday activities. 

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.”  John Kabat-Zinn

The Perinatal stage & Pregnancy are some of the most important periods of change you will have to experience.

Mindfulness will also help you to meet with kindness, wisdom and discernment the challenges that the life of parents will not fail to pose to you, because childbirth is only the beginning of the adventure!

Learn to engage the mind to work with pain, fear and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery while moving into the future of parenthood.

In this Mindulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course you will learn to:

• Access deep physical and mental relaxation
• Engage the mind to work with pain during labor
• Increase confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery
• Practice prenatal yoga for strength and flexibility
• Develop skills for managing stress in pregnancy, parenting, and daily life
• Enhance partner communication skills
• Become more aware of your own approach to parenting 

Schedule

• Once a week for 9 weeks
• 3-day Condensed Program

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“I participated in the mindfulness  Based Child Birth and Parenting condensed held by Erica. Erica is a wonderful teacher and the program is a wonderful mix of discussion topics, learning about childbirth and parenting, meditation and movement. The class provides a unique perspective compared to other birth classes, focusing on mindfulness and how this affects birth and your experiences as a new mom. I was able to identify areas where I can be more mindful and created helpful visualizations and tactics that I will bring with me during childbirth and into parenting. I would recommend this course to anyone preparing to give birth. Erica is an excellent leader and truly cares about helping those in the class.”   E.D.  *****