Mindful Birthing - Programs for Mindful Family Living - Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Education Program



	The Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Program is an adaptation of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. In our program expectant parents practice mindfulness meditation, yoga and mindfulness in daily life. Classes include the physiology of childbirth, ways to use the mind to work with pain during labor, positions for birthing, breastfeeding and parenting a newborn. As we actively cultivate mindfulness together we may find that we are able to more fully live the joys and more gracefully navigate the inevitable challenges of this life transforming time while building a foundation and a lifelong resource for healthy living and wise parenting.

Mindfulness-Based Childbirth & Parenting Program

"I learned not only how to deal with the contractions of labor but how to deal with the contractions of life!"

"The class provided information not written in any book and helped us find the courage I believe is needed for childbirth."

In this program we will:

Access deep physical and mental relaxation
Learn to 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 our own approach to parenting

Course includes:
One Introductory Session, 9 weekly classes before birth, an All-Day practice session, and a Reunion Class after birth

Wed July7 - Sept 1
All-Day Session: Sat Aug 14
6:45 - 9:45pm

Wed Sept 22 - Nov 17
All-Day Session: Sat Oct 30
6:45 - 9:45pm

Location: UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine Information/registration or call 415-353-7718

Course Materials:
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., a workbook,
and two CDs for home practice

Instructor: Nancy Bardacke, CNM, MA

Due to space limitations, early registration is advised.

Partial reimbursement may be possible under some health insurance plans.

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