Birth and Beyond Series

Join us for a supportive doula-led education series designed to help pregnant women and their families feel informed, empowered, and prepared for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Learn 10 important resources that support healthier birth outcomes, whole-person wellness, and a more supported pregnancy journey. Participants will also share a nourishing meal together while learning about foods that support both the pregnant and postpartum body.

In this class, you will begin curating an outline for your ideal birth experience and participate in meaningful discussions around community, mental health, self-advocacy, and wholistic birth principles.

Participants will leave with a care package filled with supportive items for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn care.

Info: There are 10 important things that help families have healthier and more positive pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. These supports matter for every family, no matter their background, income, or life situation. They care for the whole person by supporting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When families have access to these 10 essentials, they are more likely to feel safe, supported, and prepared.

Info: Learn important information to support a healthy pregnancy and overall wellness. We will discuss ways to care for yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually during pregnancy. You will leave with practical tips and tools that you can use throughout your pregnancy and birth journey.

Info: Lunch will be a hands on experience where you prepare a meal that contains the essential nutrients needed for pregnancy health. Learn practical tips that you can use at home to support your overall health and wellbeing.

Info: Preparing for your birth can help create a more positive and empowering experience. Choosing the right providers, birth setting, and comfort tools for labor can improve how supported, confident, and prepared you feel. Your choices matter, and you will leave with a clear outline of the key things to consider when creating your best birth experience.

Info: Black mothers in Maryland experience high rates of postpartum depression and emotional stress during pregnancy and after birth. In this conversation, we will talk about the importance of community support, speaking up for your needs, and caring for your mental and emotional well-being. Families will learn about practical tools, local resources, and ways to help mothers feel supported, healthy, and cared for during pregnancy and postpartum.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF), 6301 Greentree Road, Bethesda, United States

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