Olivewood: The Family Guide to Birth, Baby, and Beyond

Sun Sep 14 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

Mainframe Studios | Des Moines

Rural Black Doula
Publisher/HostRural Black Doula
Olivewood: The Family Guide to Birth, Baby, and Beyond
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Olivewood: The Family Guide to Birth, Baby, and Beyond
A Childbirth + Newborn Prep Workshop for Fathers, Partners & Growing Families
📅 Saturday, September 14th | 🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Mainframe Studios – Des Moines, IA
Space limited to 10 people. Registration is REQUIRED.
Registration Link: www.wildolivebirth.com/event-details-registration/olivewood-the-family-guide-to-birth-baby-and-beyond
Led by Rural Black Doula and 'Birth Coach' Jordan
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Calling all expecting fathers, partners, and support people — this one’s for you. Whether this is your first baby or you’re adding to your crew, Olivewood offers a space to build confidence, ask real questions, and prepare to support your growing family with intention and care.
In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll cover:
👣 The Birth Experience – understanding labor, delivery, and how to offer meaningful support
🩺 Common Interventions – what they are and how to advocate with your partner
🛏️ Postpartum Realities – healing, emotions, and how to truly show up
🍼 Infant Feeding & Newborn Care – bottle, breast, chestfeeding, and newborn basics
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🎁 Each family will receive a complimentary $100 diaper basket — The Little Load — packed with essentials to help you start your parenting journey with confidence and care.
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This is a welcoming space for ALL families, identities, and support systems. Whether you’re nervous, excited, or somewhere in between — you belong here.
More information and registration coming soon!
#OlivewoodWorkshop #FathersWhoShowUp #ExpectingFamilies #BirthSupport #TheLittleLoad
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Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309-1501, United States

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