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Services Orientation and Enrollment Class for New Participants
with Morgan Thurmond
This class is for anyone who is pregnant or a parent of a child under 3 and would like to start services with San Antonio Birth Doulas. Once you attend this class you will be able to take advantage of all of the services that San Antonio Birth Doulas has to offer. Those who attend this class will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Food vouchers will also be available and participants can shop in our baby boutique for free. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the class date. Please also register your support person if they will be attending. This class is for new participants only. Doors will close 15 minutes after start time and late participants will be asked to sign up for the next class.
Stroller Stride
with Loany de la Garza Portilla
Come join other new mothers for a welcoming session that blends light exercise with wellness tips. This is a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and support each other in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're looking to get moving or just meet others on the same journey, this class is for you!
Infant Massage – 5 Week Series (Newborn to 12 Months)
Join us for a nurturing 5‑week Infant Massage series designed exclusively for parents and their babies ages newborn to 1 year. This gentle, relationship‑building class teaches evidence‑based massage techniques that support bonding, relaxation, healthy development, and confident caregiving.
Important Details:
- For parents and their babies only
- Babies must attend each session with their parent(s).
- Commitment to all 5 sessions is required, as this series is part of the educator’s certification process.
- Class size is limited to 8 families to ensure individualized attention and a calm, supportive environment.
Over the 5 weeks, you will learn strokes for the legs, tummy, chest, arms, face, and back; ways to read your baby’s cues; and comforting techniques that may help ease gas, colic, and teething discomfort. Each class also includes time for discussion, questions, and community building.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you and your little one!
Newborn Expectations- Hospital Procedures
Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.This class is for expecting parents and will cover what to expect after the baby has been born. This class will cover common hospital procedures and how to advocate for yourself and your baby, the traits and reflexes that babies are born with, normal newborn behaviors and practical tips for comforting a crying baby. Each participant who attends the class may be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.
Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.
Virtual Newborn Expectations-Hospital Procedures
This class is for expecting parents and will cover:
- what to expect after the baby has been born.
- common hospital procedures and how to advocate for yourself and your baby
- the traits and reflexes that babies are born with
- normal newborn behaviors and practical tips for comforting a crying baby.
We’re excited to offer virtual options for many of our classes and look forward to having you join us online!
To help ensure a smooth and engaging experience, please take a moment to review the following guidelines for attending virtual classes:
New to virtual classes? If you haven’t attended a virtual class with us before, please call our office ahead of time so we can set you up for remote services.
Camera requirement: All participants are required to keep their cameras on during class as part of our program standards.
Screen name: Please make sure your screen name matches the name you registered with.
Remote signature: Don’t forget to use the link provided to sign your remote signature before the end of class.
Following these steps helps us maintain a supportive and interactive learning environment. Please note that not meeting these requirements may result in removal from the class.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you in an upcoming session!
Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 15 minutes late.
**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.)If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**
Intro to Baby Wearing
with Shelley Courtaway
Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.Attend this class to feel empowered about baby wearing alternatives and learn about many types of baby carrier styles and uses. Feel free to bring your own baby carrier for assistance with how to wear it properly.
Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.
Virtual Intro to Baby Wearing
with Shelley Courtaway
Attend this class to feel empowered about baby wearing alternatives and learn about many types of baby carrier styles and uses. Feel free to bring your own baby carrier for assistance with how to wear it properly.
We’re excited to offer virtual options for many of our classes and look forward to having you join us online!
To help ensure a smooth and engaging experience, please take a moment to review the following guidelines for attending virtual classes:
New to virtual classes? If you haven’t attended a virtual class with us before, please call our office ahead of time so we can set you up for remote services.
Camera requirement: All participants are required to keep their cameras on during class as part of our program standards.
Screen name: Please make sure your screen name matches the name you registered with.
Remote signature: Don’t forget to use the link provided to sign your remote signature before the end of class.
Following these steps helps us maintain a supportive and interactive learning environment. Please note that not meeting these requirements may result in removal from the class.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you in an upcoming session!
Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 15 minutes late.
**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.)If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**
Clase virtual o presencial Maternidad empoderada: estrategias para el bienestar emocional en el posparto (Empowered Motherhood: Strategies for Emotional Wellness in Postpartum in Spanish)
Maternidad empoderada es una serie de cuatro semanas diseñada para ayudar a las mujeres embarazadas a superar los desafíos que pueden enfrentar durante el período posparto temprano. Si bien esta clase no es un tratamiento para la depresión posparto, su objetivo es brindarles a los participantes una comprensión de las emociones normales que se experimentan durante el período posparto, a menudo denominadas "tristeza posparto", y cómo reconocer cuándo estos sentimientos pueden indicar algo más graves, como la depresión posparto. Los participantes también obtendrán herramientas para controlar el estrés durante el embarazo y el período posparto, establecer límites con sus seres queridos, pedir ayuda, comunicar sus necesidades e identificar recursos para apoyo adicional cuando sea necesario.
Asegúrese de llegar a tiempo, ya que los participantes que lleguen con más de 15 minutos de retraso no serán admitidos.
**Esta clase es exclusivamente para futuras madres. Para fomentar un espacio para el intercambio abierto y la vulnerabilidad, no se permite la asistencia de los socios. Si la clase se cancela por algún motivo, los participantes serán notificados de inmediato.**