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I just watched your Pelvic Dynamics Relative to Fetal Station webinar.  I am SO impressed, and want to learn ALL the information!  I honestly could (and likely will) watch the video numerous times!  I am so excited to use what I have learned with my clients and my own upcoming birth :)
Looking forward to learning more, and so excited that my dear friend told me about you!  Thank you for all you do for laboring families and birth professionals.
​- Kristen Young, Young Birth

Live Webinars and Recorded Sessions

for Birth Professionals

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​Blossoming Bellies offers monthly live webinars for birth professionals to attend to increase their knowledge of specific topics and further their education and community based learning.  Each monthly webinar is one hour in length and covers a specific topic, with time allowed for questions. 
​Some months will include guest speakers (check the title of each webinar below for details).
The fee for each webinar, unless otherwise noted, is $15. 
Registration is required to access all live webinars.  However, if you cannot attend and have registered, the link will be sent to you
via email after the webinar.  All pre-recorded webinars can be streamed 3 times for 30 days from the time of purchase.
  

The Level Two Mentorship program for birth workers includes free webinar sessions for the length of the mentorship (six months). 
​
Upcoming Sessions
Register by clicking on the link.​

Pushing Positions!
facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 from 9am to 10am EST
$15

Approval for one contact hour pending

Postpartum Strategy
with guest presenter Tiff D'Amico, CIES(IPPA), CBE(BWI), LD(CAPPA)
Postpartum Strategy
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 from 10am to 11am EST
$15
Approval for one contact hour pending

Webinar Bundles
All pre-recorded webinar bundles will be available for 60 days from the time of purchase and can be streamed 3 times.
Pelvic Dynamics Guru Bundle:
​Using Pelvic Biomechanical Principles in Labor and Birth

$60
Approved for 3 contact hours through ICEA
Includes the following 5 webinars:
  • Pelvic Dynamics Relative to Fetal Station
  • ROP? LOA? Understanding Fetal Positioning in Labor and Birth
  • Variations in Pelvic Shape and Their Effects on Fetal Positioning
  • Implementing Movement Based Practice into Managed Labor Scenarios
  • Blossoming Bellies 5/4/3 Rule: Movement in Labor for Progress and Comfort

Comfort Guru Bundle:
​Skilled Non-Pharmacological Comfort and Support in Labor and Birth
 
​$60

Approved for 1 contact hour through ICEA
Includes the following 5 webinars:
  • ​Acupressure for Labor and Delivery
  • Blossoming Bellies 5/4/3 Rule: Movement in Labor for Progress and Comfort
  • Counterpressure for Labor and Birth
  • Essential Oils for Labor and Birth
  • Peanut Balls for an Efficient Labor and Birth

Fuck Eurocentric Birth Bundle: Following the Evidence and Embracing Autonomy in Labor and Birth
$75.00
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS BUNDLE GO TO SUPPORT MATERNITY CARE COALITION

Approved for 3 contact hours through ICEA
Includes the following 8 webinars:
  • Addressing Maternal Mortality in Communities of Color: A Midwifery Based Approach with Asasiya Muhammad, CPM, LM
  • Making Informed Decisions and Advocacy Skills in Labor and Birth with Heather Ward, BD, PD, CCE, CLE
  • The Future of Gender Inclusion in Birth Work with Jenna Brown
  • Demystifying Vegan Pregnancy: Plant Based Nutrition and Wisdom with Food Educator and Herbalist Taylor Johnson-Gordon
  • Variations in Pelvic Shape and their Effects on Fetal Positioning
  • Practical Pushing: Efficiency and Well-Being in Labor's Second Stage
  • Inherent Bias in Reproductive Health and Its Effects on the Childbearing Year: One Mother's Experience and Action for Change
  • Communication and Advocacy During Prenatal Care

Postpartum Guru Bundle:
Supporting Clients After Birth

$45
Includes the following 5 webinars:
  • Mental Health During the Postpartum Period: Prevention and Preparation with Julia Rolf, LCSW
  • Postpartum Recovery: Physical Well-Being in the First Six Weeks
  • Oh Shift! Balancing Lactation and New Parenthood with Jabina Coleman, LSW, MSW, IBCLC 
  • Realistic Expectations in Infant Sleep with Marcella DeRosa, Certified Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist
  • Babysitters, Nannies, and Beyond: The Ultimate Guide to Childcare with Addi Curran
    ​

Pelvic Floor Guru Bundle: 
Supporting Pelvic Floor Health through the Childbearing Year

$60.00
Approved for 1 contact hour through ICEA

Includes the following 6 webinars:
Pelvic Floor Health: Part One: Anatomy and Function
Pelvic Floor Health: Part Two: Prevention, Healing, and Preservation
Preserving the Perineum Webinar

Understanding Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Samantha Fazio, PT, DPT, PHC
Practical Pushing: Efficiency and Well-Being in Labor's Second Stage
Top Three Overlooked Pelvic Floor Concerns with Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT, PRCP and Dr. Becca Jones, PT, DPT, CSCS



Individual Webinar Recordings
$15 each (unless otherwise noted)
All pre-recorded webinars will be available for 30 days from the time of purchase and can be streamed 3 times.

Communication and Advocacy During Prenatal Care
informed choice and skill development for active involvement and empowerment in prenatal care
Recorded 1/18/2023
​$15
Approved for One Contact Hour through ICEA


​Cesarean Birth: The Process, The Options, and The Healing
the ins and outs of giving birth by cesarean
Recorded 12/13/2022
FREE

Understanding Labor Progress without Relying on Internal Exams
pros and cons of internal exams and alternatives for recognizing progress in labor
Recorded 10/27/2022
$15
​
Approved for One Contact Hour through ICEA

Late Pregnancy Changes
discussion of what to expect in the late third trimester as well as potential red flags; movement and mindfulness exercises to create connection and awareness
Recorded September 8th, 2022
FREE

Addressing Pregnancy Discomforts through Traditional Yoga
with guest facilitator Jeanna Lurie, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP
Recorded August 18th, 2022
using gentle yoga techniques to support emotional and physical well-being
$15

Approved for One Contact Hour through ICEA

Implementing Movement Based Practice into Managed Labor Scenarios
(an updated live presentation of the originally presented webinar from August 2019)
facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator
Recorded July 21st, 2022
utilizing movement in labors that are induced or augmented, and/or with epidurals
​$15
Approved for One Contact Hour Through ICEA

The 5 W's of Epidurals: An Educational Approach to Understanding Pain Medication as a Labor Tool
facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator
Recorded June 23rd, 2022
understanding epidural administration, risk and benefit, and timing from a research-based perspective
​$15
Approved for One Contact Hour through ICEA

Counterpressure for Labor and Birth
facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator
Recorded Thursday May 12th, 2022
counterpressure as a tool for providing comfort and supporting progress in labor
$15
Approved for One Contact Hour through ICEA

Birth Plan 101: Developing a Tool for Effective Communication
facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator
Recorded Thursday April 7th, 2022
developing and utilizing birth plans in a way that encourages communication and advocacy
FREE​

Making Informed Decisions and Advocacy Skills for Labor and Birth
with guest facilitator Heather Ward, BD, PD, CCE, CLE
Recorded Friday March 25th, 2022
tools and language for supporting clients
Approved for One Contact Hour through ICEA
​

ROP? LOA? Understanding Fetal Positioning in Labor and Birth
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator
Recorded Thursday February 10th, 2022
understanding how a baby presents in the pelvis, the implications for presentations,
​and suggestions on ways to encourage progress
$15
Approved for One Contact Hour through ICEA

Pregnancy and Birth Q and A
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator
Recorded Thursday January 27th, 2022
Q and A format covering birth plans, staying up to date on Covid policy changes, top three birthing myths,
​monitoring options in labor, counting contractions, and gentle cesarean birth
​$15

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Variations in Pelvic Shape and Their Effects on Fetal Presentation
(an updated live facilitation of the originally presented webinar from April 2019) 
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator
Recorded Thursday December 16th, 2021
discussion of research on pelvic shape, how variations in the planes affect fetal positioning, and brief overview of pelvic dynamics
$15

After the First Six Weeks: The Top Three Overlooked Pelvic Floor Concerns Postpartum
Facilitated by Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT, PRCP and Dr. Becca Jones, PT, DPT, CSCS
Recorded Thursday November18th, 2021
discussion of common pelvic floor issues that arise postpartum
​$15

Practical Pushing: Efficiency and Well-Being in Labor's Second Stage
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Recorded Thursday October 28th, 2021
research and usable suggestions for preparing for the pushing phase of labor
FREE

Essential Oils for Labor and Birth
Facilitated by Katie Alves
Recorded Wednesday September 29th, 2021
using essential oils safely and effectively in labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum
$15

Understanding Your Pelvic Floor
Facilitated by Dr. Samantha Fazio, PT, DPT, PHC
Recorded Wednesday July 14th, 2021
pelvic floor anatomy discussion as well as tips for preventing pelvic floor damage in pregnancy and birth
and postpartum pelvic floor recovery
​$15

The Ins and Outs of Internal Exams: Process, Practice, and Client's Rights
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Recorded Tuesday June 15th, 2021
research-based look at  internal exams in pregnancy and labor
as well as information regarding the informed consent and refusal process
$15

Functional Body Awareness for Labor Preparation
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Recorded Wednesday May 26th, 2021
utilizing alignment and movement in late pregnancy
to create space for the baby's descent into the pelvis
 
FREE

Peanut Balls for an Efficient Labor and Birth
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Recorded Wednesday May 12th, 2021
$15

Body Positive Fitness in the Postpartum Period
Facilitated by Jessica Brock-Pitts, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, ACE, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and Group Fitness Instructor (GFI)
Recorded Wednesday April 14th, 2021
​$15

Realistic Expectations in Infant Sleep
Facilitated by Marcella DeRosa, CD(DONA), Certified Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist
Recorded Wednesday March 17th, 2021

$15

Induction of Labor: Understanding Informed Choice and Methodology
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
Recorded Wednesday March 3rd, 2021
FREE

Pelvic Dynamics Relative to Fetal Station
(An updated live facilitation of the originally presented webinar from Dec 2018)

Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded Wednesday February 17th, 2021
$15

Oh Shift! Balancing Lactation and New Parenthood
Facilitated by Jabina Coleman, LSW, MSW, IBCLC 
​Recorded Wednesday January 6th, 2021
$15

Preserving the Perineum: Preventing Tears and Episiotomies in Birth
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded Tuesday November 24th, 2020
$15

Blossoming Bellies 5/4/3 Rule: Movement in Labor for Progress and Comfort
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded Wednesday October 21st, 2020
$15

Making It Work: Pumping and Storing Human Milk
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded Thursday September 24th, 2020
FREE

Acupressure for Labor and Delivery
Facilitated by Marlene Burk, L.Ac.
Recorded Wednesday September 9th, 2020


Babysitters, Nannies, and Beyond: The Ultimate Guide to Childcare
Facilitated by Addi Curran, CD-LD
Recorded Thursday August 13th, 2020

Advocacy in the Laboring Room
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded Thursday July 23rd, 2020

Mental Health During the Postpartum Period: Prevention and Preparation
Facilitated by Julia Rolf, LCSW
Recorded Thursday June 11th, 2020
​**This webinar covers postpartum mental health, diagnoses, and factors that contribute to postpartum mood disorders. 
​This may be a challenging and/or triggering topic for some.**

Retraumatization During COVID-19
Facilitated by Justine Leach, Ph.D. B.A.C.E., and Sarah Adelmann, M.A., M.Ed.
Recorded Saturday May 9th, 2020
​**This webinar covers postpartum mental health, diagnoses, and factors that contribute to postpartum mood disorders. 
​This may be a challenging and/or triggering topic for some.**

Pelvic Floor Health: Part Two: Prevention, Healing, and Preservation
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded Friday April 17th, 2020
*It is not required to view Part One of the series first.  However, if interested, it is available below as a recording.*

Pelvic Floor Health: Part One: Anatomy and Function
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded March 13th, 2020

Postpartum Nutrition 101:  A Basic Approach to Healing the Body through Food and Community
Facilitated by Jodi Rae Silberstein
Recorded February 10th, 2020

The Future of Gender Inclusion in Birth Work
Facilitated by Jenna Brown, doula, educator
Recorded January 10th, 2020

Avoiding Birth Worker Burn Out: Tips for Building a Sustainable Doula Practice
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded December 6th, 2019

Creating a Postpartum Plan with your Clients: A Mental Health Based Approach to Postpartum Planning
with Guest Candace Shillingford, doula, speaker, healer
**This webinar covers postpartum mental health, diagnoses, and factors that contribute to postpartum mood disorders. 
​This may be a challenging and/or triggering topic for some.**
Recorded November 15th, 2019

Inherent Bias in Reproductive Health and Its Effects on the Childbearing Experience: One Mother's Experience and Action for Change
with Guest Nikki Brake-Silla, playwright and director
​Recorded October 7th, 2019
FREE

Addressing Maternal Mortality in Communities of Color: A Midwifery Based Approach
with Guest Asasiya Muhammad, CPM, LM, founder of Inner Circle Midwifery
Recorded June 14th, 2019

FREE

Demystifying Vegan Pregnancy: Plant-based Nutrition and Wisdom
with Guest Taylor Johnson-Gordon, food educator and founder of Sistah of the Yam, L.L.C., 
Recorded May 10th, 2019

Variations in Pelvic Shape and Their Effects on Fetal Presentation
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
​Recorded April 12th, 2019

Making Your Birth Work Trans Inclusive
with Guest Ray Rachlin, CPM, owner of Refuge Midwifery
Recorded Friday January 11th, 2019

Placenta Preservation 101
with Guest Marcella DeRosa, CD(DONA), Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Recorded Friday February 8th 2019

 Labor Support Techniques for Pelvic Floor Release
Facilitated by Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Recorded Friday March 8th 2019


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