Midwifery Services

Classes


How to Register

All classes require pre-registration and fill up fast so please register early. Those birthing at the Sacred Birth Place receive a 20% discount on the listed course costs.

  • Register by Phone: 510.836.1506
  • Register by Email: Classes@sacredbirthplace.com
  • Register by Mail

    Note: When registering by email or mail, be sure to include the following:
    • Name, address, telephone number and email
    • Name of the course
    • Course start date requested
    • A check for the full amount of the course

Our Classes

Childbirth Preparation Intensive

This is a One-Day intensive that focuses on childbirth preparedness.

  • Upcoming Course: SUNDAY September 7
  • Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Cost: $180/couple

Childbirth Preparation

In this course parents have the opportunity to learn, explore, & express the changes and excitement of pregnancy & childbirth. Students will learn about holistic pregnancy, herbs & nutrition, stages of labor, homebirth, water-birth, birth center, hospital birth preparation, doula care, medical and holistic interventions, C-section prevention & recovery, newborn & post-partum care, aromatherapy, massage, comfort techniques, & more! (8 Week Series)

  • Upcoming Courses: MONDAYS August 11 - Sept 29th
  • Includes Special Session: Joy of Breastfeeding Sept 22, 2008
  • Class Holiday: 9/1/2008 Labor Day
  • Time: Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Cost: $250 per couple/ $200 Sacred Birth Place Clients

Mommy & Baby Skin & Aromatherapy Care

Learn how to make chemical free, safe, and organic care products for you and your baby. Explore the magical healing power of essential oils, hydrosols, & carrier oils. This two-day seminar will teach Moms to take advantage of the Earth's natural resources and mommies will take home a total of 6 personally created products! (This is a two day seminar)

  • Upcoming Courses: October TBA
  • Time: Saturday 10:30am - 1:30pm & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Cost: $125

The Joy of Breastfeeding

This 2-hour seminar will prepare mothers for the joys, rewards, benefit, & struggle that is sometimes part of the breastfeeding experience. Includes information on healthy and nutritional lactation, breastfeeding troubles, pumping, and mother & infant bonding.Also how Daddy can support breastfeeding.

  • Upcoming Courses: MONDAY September 22
  • Time: Saturdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Cost: $40

Sisters of the Yam

Sisters of the Yam is a support group for pregnant women & mothers of African descent. Participation requires advanced intake with facilitator.

  • Upcoming Dates: August 7th, September 4th, October 2nd First Thurs of Month
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Cost: $15-$30/sliding
  • RSVP / Info:
    Samsarah@SacredBirthPlace.com
    or 510.827.9160

Hypnosis for Childbirth

Hypnosis can be a powerful tool in assisting a laboring woman through her childbirth experience. Deep inner peace helps Mothers move purposefully and mindfully through stages of labor to the awesome and joyful momen of birth.

  • Upcoming Courses: Tuesday Oct 14th & Thursday Oct 16th
  • Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Cost: $150/couple

Belly Dancing for Childbirth Series

Belly dancing is a traditional form of movement that connects a birthing mother to her body. Connect with your baby and other mothers through this ancient tradition of spirit and movement. Pregnant and New Mammas are welcome!

  • Upcoming Courses: WEDNESDAYS Aug 27th, Sept 10th, Sept 24th, Oct 8, & Oct 22
  • Time: 6:30-8:00pm
  • Cost: $55 for 5 Class Series

Immunization Information Night

Should we vaccinate our baby? Explore the risks and benefits of vaccination and learn about alternative methods of supporting and
increasing your child's immunity.

  • Upcoming Courses: TUESDAY Sept 9th
  • Time: Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Cost: $15/family

Belly Casting Workshop

Pregnancy is a time of increased sensitivity, emotions, & creativity. Give expression to your unique and powerful journey in this creative
class.(This course is offered every third Wednesday of every Month).

  • Start Dates: WEDNESDAY October 15th
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Cost: $30 + $15 Material Fee

Doula Care & Holistic Childbirth Info Night

Are you interested in holistic care for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting? Tour Sacred Birth Place and learn about natural and
alternative options for your unique journey into parenthood. Meet Doulas and other holistic health practioners specializing in pregnancy and
childbirth! (This event repeats the last Tuesday of every month)

  • Upcoming Dates: TUESDAYS August 26th, September 30th, October 28th, November 25th
  • Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • FREE EVENT
  • RSVP:
    Samsarah@SacredBirthPlace.com
    or 510-827-9160

Sacred Birth Place Tour w/ Midwife Selena Green

Are you interested in birthing at Sacred Birth Place or having a home-birth with our midwife, Mamma Selena? Take a tour of our facilities
& connect with Selena during a special Q/A session. (This event repeats the last Friday of every Month).

  • Upcoming Dates: FRIDAYS August 26, September 29, November 7th & 28th
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • FREE EVENT
  • RSVP:
    Info@SacredBirthPlace.com
    Please include Date/Name/Phone Number

Coming Soon...

  • Homeopathy for Infants & Children
  • Pre-Natal & Post-Partum Belly Dancing for Mammas
  • Pre-Natal & Post-Partum Salsa for Mammas