PIC'L Childbirth Education Series

The Atlanta Doula Collective works to uplift and empower Black Mothers and Birthing People, via the provision of labor support services, community outreach programs and support group platforms. We work to shift the paradigm of Black Maternal Health disparities into a narrative of thriving Black Maternal Wellness and Health. Every donation helps us to continue to provide these barrier-free services to our underserved communities.

Atlanta Doula Collective

FREE Virtual Childbirth Education Series for pregnant and postpartum families.

Pregnancy Information Circle &amp; Lunch, PIC'L is a free six-week Virtual Childbirth Education series presented by experienced Doulas within the Atlanta Doula Collective. This virtual childbirth education series provides evidence-based information using a culturally sensitive framework, to help pregnant, birthing and postpartum families make informed decisions about their maternal care, birthing options and community resources. ***All participating pregnant and postpartum (within 3 months) families receive a FREE Perinatal Package that includes items for both mom and baby. This complimentary gift will be honored while supplies are in stock. <h3>Upcoming classes in this PIC'L series:</h3><h3>Please be sure to register for each class individually. Registration for one class does not admit you to all of the classes.</h3>Sept. 7th - Pregnancy Nutrition, During pregnancy, the foods eaten by mother, directly effects the growth and development of her baby. The idea of eating for two in pregnancy s a misnomer that can lead to high-risk conditions. This class will focus on Pregnancy Nutrition and the impact of food, supplements and even thoughts on a developing baby.Sept 14th - Birth Options, Birthing Options explores a variety of settings, techniques and ideas for birthing your baby. We will discuss options for creating a birth plan to help align your support team and care providers with your labor, birth and postpartum goals.Sept. 21st - Comfort Measures for Birth, Women who suffer from fear of childbirth during pregnancy have an increased rate of emergency Caesarean sections or complicated vaginal births. The more you learn about the birthing process and what to expect will help to decrease these fears. Whether you choose to birth naturally or medicated, Comfort Techniques can be beneficial for labor and birth.Sept. 28th - Breastfeeding Basics, Breastfeeding can be a rewarding journey for the entire family. Whether you decide to breastfeed for one month or one year there are numerous benefits for both mom and baby. Breastmilk contains all the nutrients required for a newborn to grow at their fullest potential. Though breastfeeding is a natural process, it can sometimes present with challenges. The Breastfeeding Basics session presents informative tips to help you have a successful breastfeeding journey.Oct. 5th - Baby Basics &amp; Infant Warning Signs , Whether a first-time parent or a veteran, having a newborn baby can be filled with both excitement and concern. Coupled with Infant CPR basics, this informative class will touch on feeding, soothing, bathing, diapering and more to help to ease concerns about newborn care. The infant CPR addition provides safety and precautionary tips to help avoid SIDs and timely response for choking. No certification provided.Oct. 12th - Postpartum Recovery, Many parents will prepare intensely for birth, yet fail to plan for the postpartum. The postpartum period, a.k.a. the Fourth Trimester, can be exhausting and filled with unexpected experiences if not prepared. This class educates families about what to expect in the fourth trimester in terms of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.**Note: These classes are reserved for pregnant or postpartum families only. If you are a Doula, or other Birthworker, please look into our <a href="https://www.atlantadoulacollective.org/trainings" title="https://www.atlantadoulacollective.org/trainings" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Innerstanding Birthwork Training</a>!**

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

PIC'L Childbirth Education Series

More events from Atlanta Doula Collective

Discover more events from Atlanta Doula Collective, from Family & Education to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.

PIC'L Childbirth Education Series

More events from Atlanta Doula Collective

Discover more events from Atlanta Doula Collective, from Family & Education to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.