Summer Classes and Events

Make time to enjoy these fantastic Summer offerings at California Midwifery Service!

Spaces are limited, so sign up today.

Bellies in Bloom
with Param Matharu and Stephanie Freeman
Saturday, July 14th 10am - 1pm
Cost: $40 per mother
A celebration of pregnancy through the celebratory adornment of your belly in henna and the creation of an art belly for you to take home and enjoy for long after your baby has arrived.

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Sibling Preparation Class

With Stephanie Freeman

Wednesday, August 1^st, 4-5pm

Cost: $25 per child (parent/child)

An interactive workshop for children to prepare for the birth of a new sibling. This workshop is appropriate for all ages of children. Children 3yrs and under require a parent to be present.

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Birthing From Within™ Weekend Intensives
with Stephanie Freeman
certified Birthing From Within™ mentor
Saturday, August 4 10am-5pm & Sunday, August 5 12pm-5pm
Saturday, October 6 10am-5pm & Sunday, October 7 12pm-5pm
Saturday, December 8 10am-5pm & Sunday, December 9 12pm-5pm
Extraordinary childbirth preparation
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"I respectfully think of new mothers (and their partners) as uninitiated. In traditional cultures, the uninitiated were not expected to initiate themselves." - Pam England, author of Birthing From Within



Mothers Renewal Group™
with Rosanna Davis LM, CPM, and Maeve Jordan
April 17 - Sept 18, 6:30-9pm
Six month facilitated series,
Third Tuesday, Monthly
Monthly support group for mothers, guided by experienced women's group facilitators. Before registering, please call the office for me details - 650-964-2229.
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All classes and workshops open to the community. Spaces are limited; register today to save your space!

All class fees collected for classes led by Param Matharu and Maeve Jordan are used to support their midwifery education.

Getting ready for baby? Come play with us!

There's still time to enjoy these fantastic offerings at California Midwifery Service!

Spaces are limited, so sign up today.

Dancing For Birth™
with Param Matharu
FREE demo class - Sunday, March 25th 2:00-3:30pm
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Weekly class, Sundays 2:00-3:30pm
6 class package: $99 ($16.50 per class)
or $20 drop in
Joyful movement to celebrate your pregnancy
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"Modern day women want to celebrate birth and be transformed by it!... Dancing For Birth™ classes help awaken their abilities." - Stephanie Larson, founder of Dancing For Birth™



Birthing From Within™ Weekend Intensives
with Rosanna Davis, LM, CPM
certified Birthing From Within™ mentor
Sat., Mar 17, 10am-5pm & Sun., Mar 18, 12-5pm
Extraordinary childbirth preparation
This is a rare opportunity to be guided by Rosanna Davis, LM, CPM. Space is limited.
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"I respectfully think of new mothers (and their partners) as uninitiated. In traditional cultures, the uninitiated were not expected to initiate themselves." - Pam England, author of Birthing From Within


Mothers Renewal Group™
with Rosanna Davis LM, CPM, and
Maeve Jordan
April 17 - Sept 18, 6:30-9pm
Six month facilitated series,
Third Tuesday, Monthly
Monthly support group for mothers
More information/Register
All classes and workshops open to the community. Spaces are limited; register today to save your space!

All class fees collected for classes led by Param Matharu and Maeve Jordan are used to support their midwifery education.

Upcoming Events and Activities at California Midwifery Service

Dancing For Birth™
with Param Matharu
Demo class January 11 7:00-8:30pm
On-going six week series, Wednesdays

Dancing For Birth™ prenatal/postpartum dance classes incorporate dance moves from around the world that best prepare you to give birth. Birth can be like a marathon, and Dancing for Birth™ classes prepare you for the challenge. You'll become stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body and both mentally and physically ready to embrace your unique birth experience. Weekly classes are offered to keep you dancing thru pregnancy, and postpartum with your baby.

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Mothers Renewal Group™
with Rosanna Davis LM CPM and
Maeve Jordan
February 21st - July17th, 2012 6:30-9pm
Six month facilitated series, Third Tuesday Monthly
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Monthly support group for mothers, guided by experienced women's group facilitators. Learn the power of self-care; uncover the keys to balanced living; adopt "good is good enough" attitudes; manage and increase your energy; be more present with those you love and experience more joy; and get more comfortable saying no, asking for help and building a support network. Breathe. Relax. Join our supportive community. Bask in the joy of female friendship, support and companionship. Support material: The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal by Renee Trudeau
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Birthin' Again™ -- Childbirth Refresher
with Rosanna Davis
Sunday, January 15
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A “refresher” class for parents who are experienced in birth and want to:

• Reflect and learn from their previous birth
• Dust off old pain-coping techniques that worked & learn new ones
• Take time to enjoy this pregnancy
• Connect with this baby through interesting and enjoyable journaling and art.

All experienced parents are welcome: parents who took, and those who did not take, a BIRTHING FROM WITHIN Class during a previous pregnancy, can sign up for Birthin’ Again.

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Birthing From Within™ Weekend Intensives
with Stephanie Freeman,
certified Birthing From Within™ mentor
Saturday, February 4th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, February 5th from 12am to 5pm
OR
Saturday, March 17th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, March 18th from 12am to 5pm

Your childbirth and postpartum classes are limited to six couples to allow you to receive personal attention. You will meet in a lovely and nurturing space. Refreshments and supplies will be provided. BIRTHING FROM WITHIN™ Classes are fun, and relaxing, while you learn a lot about birth, babies and parenting.

Highlights of what you'll learn include, but aren't limited to:
A nutritional check in to make sure you and your baby are eating well
A "map" through Laborland Birth as a rite of passage
A variety of ways to cope with fatigue, pain, the unknown and the unexpected.
A Special Class just for fathers and partners
How to Welcome Your Baby
Preparing for your Transition to Parenthood

There is no bias or pressure to birth normally or avoid drugs. The emphasis is on birthing-in-awareness, doing your best, and cultivating a coping mindset and self-love and respect… regardless of how your birth and postpartum unfolds.

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Breastfeeding Class
with Marielle Warren IBCLC
February 11 10-11:30am
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This class will provide information regarding breastfeeding, how it works, and what to expect during the first few hours and days after your baby arrives. Significant time will be dedicated to exploring as a group any questions about breastfeeding as well as taking time to visualize how your breastfeeding relationship might unfold. You will leave this session with a framework for creating an environment in which your vision may thrive.

'we are mothers, seasoned birth professionals and compassionate care-providers whose passion is to empower parents'