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Virtual Taller de Bienvenida(Welcome Workshop in Spanish)
El Taller de Bienvenida es una clase para todas las participantes del programa que ya hayan completado su entrevista inicial en persona. Por favor, llame y programe su entrevista antes de tomar esta clase.
Durante este taller, le presentaremos nuestros diversos servicios del programa, le guiaremos en el proceso de inscripción y aclararemos las expectativas para su participación. También le conectaremos con valiosos recursos comunitarios para apoyar el bienestar de su familia. Usted y su familia saldrán de esta sesión con una comprensión clara de las herramientas que ofrecemos para ayudarle a alcanzar sus metas y sentirse informada y empoderada durante el embarazo y/o la crianza.
Nos emociona ofrecer opciones virtuales para muchas de nuestras clases y esperamos contar con su participación en línea.
Para garantizar una experiencia fluida y enriquecedora, le pedimos que revise las siguientes pautas para asistir a clases virtuales:
- ¿Es nueva en las clases virtuales? Si nunca ha asistido a una clase virtual con nosotros, por favor llame a nuestra oficina con anticipación para que podamos ayudarle a configurar los servicios remotos.
- Uso de cámara: Todas las participantes deben mantener sus cámaras encendidas durante la clase como parte de los estándares del programa.
- Nombre en pantalla: Asegúrese de que el nombre en su pantalla coincida con el nombre con el que se registró.
- Firma remota: No olvide utilizar el enlace proporcionado para firmar de manera remota antes de que finalice la clase.
eguir estos pasos nos ayuda a mantener un entorno de aprendizaje interactivo y de apoyo. Tenga en cuenta que no cumplir con estos requisitos puede resultar en la eliminación de la clase.
Gracias por su cooperación. ¡Esperamos verla en una próxima sesión!
Por favor, llegue a la clase a tiempo. No se permitirá el ingreso si llega con más de 15 minutos de retraso.
(Los asientos para esta clase son individuales. Si ambos miembros de la pareja desean asistir, deberán registrarse por separado.)Si la clase se cancela por cualquier motivo, se notificará a las participantes lo antes posible.
Virtual Self Advocacy
Pregnancy is a deeply personal journey, and navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming. This course is designed to equip expecting parents with the knowledge, confidence, and communication skills needed to advocate for themselves throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care.
Participants will explore:
- What self-advocacy means in the context of prenatal and birth care.
- How to communicate effectively with healthcare providers.
- Creating and using a birth plan to express preferences and values.
- Strategies for making informed decisions and asking the right questions.
- Navigating unexpected changes during labor and delivery.
- Understanding systemic challenges and how to advocate within them, especially for parents from marginalized communities.
- The role of partners and support people in advocacy.
Led by experienced birth professionals, this course offers practical tools, real-life scenarios, and supportive guidance to help parents feel empowered and respected in their care journey. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, this class helps ensure your voice is heard and your choices are honored.
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.**
Baby-Led Weaning/Starting Solids
Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.How do you know if your baby is ready for something besides breast milk or formula? Take this class when your baby is between 3 and 6 months of age to learn all the cues of readiness for solid foods, what and when to introduce them, how much to give. Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.
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.
Postpartum Planning
Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.This class covers what to expect in the postpartum period. This will prepare parents by teaching them what to expect immediately after baby arrives, self care for new moms, as well as how to recognize the signs of postpartum depression. Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.
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 Postpartum Planning
This class covers what to expect in the postpartum period:
- What to expect immediately after baby arrives
- Self care for new moms
- How to recognize the signs of postpartum depression.
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.**
Virtual Welcome Workshop(Please call our office to schedule your in office intake appointment prior to enrolling in this class)
The Welcome Workshop is a class for all program participants who have already completed their in person intake. Please call and schedule your intake prior to taking this class. During this workshop we will introduce you to our diverse program services, guide you through the sign-up process, and clarify expectations for your participation. We will also connect you with invaluable community resources to support your family's well-being. You and your family will leave this session understanding the tools we offer to help meet your goals and feel educated and empowered during pregnancy and/or parenting!
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.**
Welcome Workshop In Person(Please call our office to schedule your in person intake prior to attending this class)
with SABD Doulas
Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.The Welcome Workshop is a class for all program participants who have already completed their in person intake. Please call and schedule your intake prior to taking this class. This is a hybrid class and can be taken in person or virtually. If this class is attended in person you will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card, you can shop the boutique, and you will receive a door prize. During this workshop we will introduce you to our diverse program services, guide you through the sign-up process, and clarify expectations for your participation. We will also connect you with invaluable community resources to support your family's well-being. You and your family will leave this session understanding the tools we offer to help meet your goals and feel educated and empowered during pregnancy and/or parenting!
Baby Signs
with Kelly Shannon
(Do Not Register Children)
This is an informational class designed to educate parents about the benefits of signing with their baby from an early age. Parents will leave with an understanding of the many benefits of signing with their baby and how to use the most common signs as well as how to incorporate the signs into their daily infant care routines.
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.**