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Now online
9-WEEK
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth & Parenting
Course
Mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting (MBCP) – Online class
Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking, 9-week live-online mindful birthing course. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain, fear, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery.
In this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course, learn to
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Access deep physical and mental relaxation
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Engage the mind to work with pain during labor
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Increase confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery
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Practice prenatal yoga for strength and flexibility
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Develop skills for managing stress in pregnancy, parenting, and daily life
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Enhance partner communication skills
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Become more aware of your own approach to parenting
This course will be conducted both live using Zoom and in a virtual classroom space, where participants will have opportunities to interact with their classmates, share helpful materials, ask questions, and delve into pregnancy, parenting, and mindfulness resources during their 9-week class series – and beyond!
9-week mbcp online class schedule
25 February - 22 April 2023
Series 2023-B
WEEKLY CLASS DATES & TIME
Dates: Saturdays, 25 February - 22 April
Time: 11:00 - 14:00 EST
ALL-DAY RETREAT DATE & TIME
Date: Sunday, 2 April
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 EDT
MBCP FACULTY
12 May - 7 July 2023
Series 2023-D
WEEKLY CLASS DATES & TIME
Dates: Fridays, 12 May - 7 July
Time: 14:30 - 17:30 EDT
ALL-DAY RETREAT DATE & TIME
Date: Saturday, 17 June
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 EDT
MBCP FACULTY
Michele Kavanagh
MSc, DClinPsych, MBCPTc
4 April - 30 May 2023
Series 2023-C
WEEKLY CLASS DATES & TIME
Dates: Tuesdays, 4 April - 30 May
Time: 19:00 - 22:00 EDT
ALL-DAY RETREAT DATE & TIME
Date: Saturday, 13 May
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 EDT
MBCP FACULTY
Claire Zawa CD (DONA)
10 September - 5 November 2023
Series 2023-E
WEEKLY CLASS DATES & TIME
Dates: Sundays, 10 September - 5 November
Time: 12:00 - 15:00 EST
ALL-DAY RETREAT DATE & TIME
Date: Saturday, 21 October
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 EST
MBCP FACULTY
If these dates or times do not work with your schedule or you are looking for
an accelerated mindfulness childbirth course, you can learn about our 3-day MBCP Intensive.
MBCP online FEE schedule
Participant Rate
$345 - Singles
$495 - Couples
Professional Rate
$345 - Professionals
Professional applicants will join a waitlist to allow for the registration of singles and couples to be completed. You will be notified as soon as a professional place becomes available. CEUs not included.
Scholarship Request
Need extra support?
Join our scholarship waitlist
for expectant parents.
Contribute to our
Scholarship Fund
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