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Why It Matters
Learn to notice, pause, and choose our response. Mindful Birthing, also known as Mindfulness-based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP), helps parents grow skills that travel from the contraction of labor to all aspects of life. This is how change begins—inside a single breath, and then a family.
Lessons From Class
By the end, you'll how learn to:
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Access deep physical and mental relaxation
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Work with pain and fear (decouple pain from suffering)
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Steady your attention through intense moments and decisions
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Use brief practices to reset in pregnancy, labor, and daily life
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Strengthen partner communication and co-regulation
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Begin parenting with patterns of presence, not reactivity
What You’ll Experience
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9 live weekly classes (Zoom)
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One all-day retreat: deepen skills for labor and early parenting
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Private classroom: resources, reflections, and community between sessions
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Certified faculty: evidence-aligned, trauma-sensitive instruction
January Class
Weekly Class Dates & Times
Dates: Saturdays, 03 Jan - 28 Feb, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
All-Day Retreat Date & Time
Date: Sunday, 08 February 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
March Class
Weekly Class Dates & Times
Dates: Tuesdays, 17 Mar - 12 May 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
All-Day Retreat Date & Time
Date: Sunday, 26 April 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Financial Support
Cost should never be the barrier to a steady start.
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Payment plans: Flexible options available at checkout.
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Scholarships: Limited assistance for expectant parents (need-based). Apply for the scholarship below.
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Other support: If you have access, childcare, or technology needs, reach out—we’ll do our best to help.
For questions or help:
Email parentprograms@mindfulbirthing.org with your due date, location/time zone, and a brief note about your situation.