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Webinars for Expectant and New Parents
Virtual options for education and information help to make empowerment through informed choices an accessible reality for more families. Through our webinars for expectant and new parents, Blossoming Bellies aims to provide support and evidence based information in a platform that is flexible and self-paced.
Below you will find several webinars - some FREE and others for a small fee - that are great additions to our in person or virtual childbirth, nursing, and movement-based classes.
Below you will find several webinars - some FREE and others for a small fee - that are great additions to our in person or virtual childbirth, nursing, and movement-based classes.
Mental Health During the Postpartum Period: Prevention and Preparation
Thursday June 11th from 9am to 10am EST
with guest facilitator Julia Rolf, LCSW
$15
Babysitters, Nannies, and Beyond: The Ultimate Guide to Childcare
with guest facilitator Addi Curran
Thursday August 13th from 9am to 10am EST
$15
Thursday June 11th from 9am to 10am EST
with guest facilitator Julia Rolf, LCSW
$15
Babysitters, Nannies, and Beyond: The Ultimate Guide to Childcare
with guest facilitator Addi Curran
Thursday August 13th from 9am to 10am EST
$15
Recordings Available
Postpartum Recovery: Physical Well Being in the First Six Weeks
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 5/12/2020
We explore common and specific physical changes that occur in the postpartum as well as ways to help ensure a
physically healthy and supported postpartum journey.
FREE
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 5/12/2020
We explore common and specific physical changes that occur in the postpartum as well as ways to help ensure a
physically healthy and supported postpartum journey.
FREE
Prenatal Nutrition: Food For Life
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 4/8/2020
We explore the basics of a nourished pregnancy,
nutrition by trimester, food supplements for nutrient density, and tips for easy and healthy meals and snacks!
Participant questions are answered and resources are shared.
FREE
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 4/8/2020
We explore the basics of a nourished pregnancy,
nutrition by trimester, food supplements for nutrient density, and tips for easy and healthy meals and snacks!
Participant questions are answered and resources are shared.
FREE
Pelvic Floor Health: Part One: Anatomy and Function
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 3/13/2020
We explore the pelvic floor muscles and their function in depth to create a foundation of information for preserving long term pelvic floor health in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
$15
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 3/13/2020
We explore the pelvic floor muscles and their function in depth to create a foundation of information for preserving long term pelvic floor health in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
$15
Pelvic Floor Health: Part Two: Prevention, Healing, and Preservation
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
One Hour Webinar
Recorded Friday 4/17/2020
We explore ways to prevent pelvic floor issues in pregnancy, healing issues that have occurred, and preventing further complications through alignment and movement.
*It is not required to view Part One of the series first. However, if interested, it is available above as a recording.*
$15
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
One Hour Webinar
Recorded Friday 4/17/2020
We explore ways to prevent pelvic floor issues in pregnancy, healing issues that have occurred, and preventing further complications through alignment and movement.
*It is not required to view Part One of the series first. However, if interested, it is available above as a recording.*
$15
Postpartum Nutrition 101: A Basic Approach to Healing the Body through Food and Community
with guest facilitator Jodi Rae Silberstein, Doula and Postpartum Chef
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 2/10/2020
We look at the role food and nourishment play in traditional postpartum support and share common food allies for new parents.
$15
with guest facilitator Jodi Rae Silberstein, Doula and Postpartum Chef
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 2/10/2020
We look at the role food and nourishment play in traditional postpartum support and share common food allies for new parents.
$15
Demystifying Vegan Pregnancy: Plant-based Nutrition and Wisdom
with guest facilitator Taylor Johnson-Gordon, food educator and founder of Sistah of the Yam, L.L.C.,
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 5/10/2019
We explore nourishment and meal planning to support a vegan or plant-based pregnancy.
$15
with guest facilitator Taylor Johnson-Gordon, food educator and founder of Sistah of the Yam, L.L.C.,
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 5/10/2019
We explore nourishment and meal planning to support a vegan or plant-based pregnancy.
$15
Placenta Preservation 101
with guest facilitator Marcella DeRosa, CD(DONA), Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 2/8/2019
We explore why some people choose to consume their placenta after birth and the potential nourishment it may provide. Research surrounding placenta consumption is also discussed.
$15
with guest facilitator Marcella DeRosa, CD(DONA), Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
One Hour Webinar
Recorded 2/8/2019
We explore why some people choose to consume their placenta after birth and the potential nourishment it may provide. Research surrounding placenta consumption is also discussed.
$15