East Bay Birth Collective: Pregnant or Postpartum? Learn and build community here!
East Bay Birth Collective is a hub for in-person connection for pregnant and postpartum people. All groups and classes happen at our Oakland location on Telegraph Ave and offer a beautiful opportunity to grow your community while learning together.
Upcoming Groups (linked to our full page of Group offerings):
>> Dads Group - Sunday late mornings, beginning next on August 17th. 5 weeks of facilitated connection for expecting, enw and newish Dads. Pre-crawling babies welcome and encouraged to join! Learn more.
>> 2nd+ time Moms Group - Monday mornings, beginning next on September 8th. 5 weeks of facilitated connection for 2nd time or beyond moms, postpartum or pregnant in their third trimester. Pre-crawling babes always welcome and encouraged! Learn more.
>> Pregnancy After Loss Support Group - Sunday evenings, beginning next on September 28th. 4 weeks of support and creative expression around the uniquely challenging experience of being pregnant after experiencing a previous pregnancy loss. Reach out to Meredith Isaksen through this form to inquire and register.
>> Postpartum Support Group: Let's Be Honest - Thursday mornings, beginning next on October 2nd. 8 weeks of real talk and relationship forging with other folks who are deep in it with you including professional insights into healing, mental health, and processing grief. Pre-crawling babes always welcome and encouraged! Learn more.
Upcoming Classes (linked to our full page of Classes):
>> Tending to Your Pelvic Floor - Saturday August 16th. Learn practical strategies for protecting, strengthening and healing your pelvic floor as a pregnant or postpartum person. Learn more.
>> Lactation & Newborn Care - Wednesday evenings, September 10th & 17th. Learn the basics of lactation and tools to care for your newborn in the first 6 months. Learn more.
>> Childbirth Education - Saturdays, September 13th - October 4th. Come away with confidence for your birth, tools for coping and advocacy for your preferences as well as strength in your partnership to build on as you move towards meeting your baby! Learn more.
>> More Than Tummy Time - Friday mornings, September 5th - September 26th. Learn how to engage with your babe as they develop their motor skills and support their development. Sign up with Andrea Byers here.
Upcoming Events (linked to our full page of Events)
>> Pregnancy & Baby Clothes and Gear Swap - our next dates are finally posted!! November 9th. Stay tuned for more info!
>> Movie Night - we're watching Babes together on 10/10!
>> Dads Hike - after the upcoming Dads Group wraps up, we'll be back on the trails. Join us on October 12th or November 16th!