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 30 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.**

This class should be taken after 28 weeks of pregnancy.

The childbirth SERIES and the MARATHON are the same curriculum. Please do not register for both. 

Registrations are limited to the pregnant person and ONE support person. The support person must also register to hold their spot.

This 6 week series will equip birthing persons and support persons with the knowledge and tools necessary for a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.

Each week features a different topic. Topics include:

Week 1: Planning Your Birth and Healthy Pregnancy

Week 2: Labor and Birth

Week 3: Pain and Comfort

Week 4: Medical Interventions

Week 5: Newborn Hospital Procedures and Postpartum Care

Week 6: A brief overview of breastfeeding

At the end of this six week series participants will be entered into a raffle for a door prize. After each class participants can have a free shopping trip to our Baby Boutique.

Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 30 minutes late. 

**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.) This class is held every other Wednesday at the same time. If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**

*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.*

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.

Venga a disfrutar de cuentos apropiados para su edad para niños de 3 años y menos. ¡Se fomentan los vínculos y la alfabetización a través de canciones e historias interactivas! ¡La Hora del Cuento se ejecuta TODAS LAS SEMANAS! Los jueves a las 10 h.

¡Únete a esta reunión semanal! Deje que su hijo juegue y socialice mientras usted habla con otros padres, aprenda formas divertidas de interactuar con su hijo y obtenga excelentes conexiones. El plan de estudios de esta clase está dirigido a niños menores de 3 años, pero los hermanos también pueden asistir. ¡Esta clase se llevará a cabo SEMANALMENTE el jueves a las 11 p. m.!

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.Our infant massage instructor will discuss the benefits of infant massage for both infants and parents. The instructor will also instruct participants as they engage their babies in a gentle massage. This includes learning the various massage strokes and how to recognize their  baby’s cues, as well as massage techniques for gassiness and colic.  You are encouraged to take this class with your newborn to 6 months old, non mobile baby. You may bring an extra receiving blanket and a yoga mat or heavy quilt  to put the baby on during the massage, or utilize one of the yoga mats we have available. Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register. Each participant who attends 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.

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.

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.Toddler Parenting is designed to empower parents with practical application and understanding of child development and parenting practices. The class will review toddler development, parenting styles, ways to play, and age appropriate behaviors. 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.

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.This class covers an overview of infant and child car seat safety. We look at 5 types of car seats, how to properly install, and basic techniques to keep every passenger safe. Car seats will not be installed during this class, however, there will be an opportunity to practice installing your car seat after class or you may schedule an individual appointment with one of our car seat technicians for assistance.  Each participant 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.