Classes & Workshops
We've been doing this parenting thing for thousands of years, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. Our wide variety of class offerings, taught by Asheville doulas who are also parents, make parenting less stressful and more joyful with tools for relaxation, soothing fussy babies, and nourishing your mind and body. We support families in making the choices that feel right for them. Classes are taught in a warm, inviting setting at our location in West Asheville. You'll benefit from the warm and inclusive community feel of all of our classes that are thoughtfully structured around evidence-based best practices for pregnancy, labor, birth, and early parenting.
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childbirth
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Fitness & Movement clASSESUpcoming:
BabySteps: Babywearing Dance Class Baby Boogie: Parents and Toddler Dance Class, various Saturdays Check calendar here Relax, connect, and ground yourself during pregnancy and parenthood with our yoga, fitness, and bellydance classes taught by skilled, experienced instructors who enjoy working with women and couples during the childbearing years. |
NEWBORN CARE
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Life After Birth: postpartum preparationTBD
Cost: $35 or $50/couple Happily ever after....that is how life is suppose to go after all the effort of pregnancy and birth, right? Well, the big secret in our society is that birth is just the beginning! There is so much to learn and do in the months following your baby's birth, let us help you get a head start before baby arrives and you become sleep deprived? In this class we'll cover all the things that will change, and how best to support yourself and be supported during this magical, challenging, and amazing transformation. Don't be scared, be prepared. Preparing for a vbac
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Baby's first foods
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Postpartum Cooking classUpcoming:
TBD Cost $60 or $75/couple The postpartum period is one in which the mother’s body is open to deep nourishment or deep depletion. In this class we will explore ancient food traditions and their protocols for postpartum meals, learning about how best to support breastmilk production, recovery from birth, and healthy digestion in both mama and babe.
This class is best taken during pregnancy. We’ll prepare and enjoy a meal together. You’ll take another meal home for the freezer, and feel confident about feeding yourselves through postpartum with Molly’s tips and recipes. Positive ParentingCost: $40 Positive Parenting: parenting challenges during the early years and strategies to support positive parenting. Parenting is one of the best and toughest jobs that exist! Colleen Burnet, an Infant Toddler Family Specialist, will share ideas and strategies from her many years of working with young children and families. You will have an opportunity to discuss your families unique challenges and can learn from Colleen and other parents in the group. |