Childbirth Education

Multi-Class Series

  • We strongly encourage and prefer for you to register for all 4 sessions of this course as the information will be sequential. If you are bringing a partner or a support person(s), you only need to register for one ticket in the name of the pregnant person.

    In this series on Childbirth Education, we'll discuss the process of labor and birth, comfort measures, breastfeeding initiation, and more. This class is for pregnant people who are preparing for birth, partners are encouraged and welcome to join. Please register here for each session of the series that you are able to attend and contact us at www.birthincolorrva.org with questions.

  • Click here to register for an upcoming Childbirth Education Class.

Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga

First Sunday of Every Month

  • The prenatal and postpartum yoga program at Birth In Color is designed to prepare you for your unique birth experience, both physically and mentally, while relieving the stresses that are put on your body.

  • Click here to register for an upcoming yoga class.

Heartfelt Healing: Embracing Hope in Infant Loss Support

Second Thursday of Every Month

  • Each pregnancy loss support meeting is unique and appropriate no matter how long ago the parents’ losses occurred. Each meeting has different facilitators and different participants at different places in their grief journey. Our groups are open to all, you do not have to walk this journey alone. We stand firm and walk with you.

  • Click here to register for the free Infant Loss & Infertility Support Group

Hands of Hope: Navigating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Together

Second Monday of Every Month

  • The Birth in Color CARES Group is for anyone who is experiencing anxiety, worry, depression, or other mood disorders during or after pregnancy. CARES stands for Care, Action, Re-align, Education, and Support.

    If you are experiencing perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders during or after pregnancy, you are not alone. We are here to walk with you. Join us for support, resources, guidance, and to connect with others.

  • Click here to register for the free Support Group (Virtual, second Monday of the month)

The Milk Bar: Nurturing Support for Your Lactation Journey

Third Tuesday of Every Month

  • Spend time with other families and babies. Learn and share valuable parenting advice. Find out how much milk your baby is getting with a pre- and post-feed weight. Latch, positioning, and other lactation assistance will be offered by a registered lactation consultant or lactation educator.

  • Click here to register for the lactation support group!

    You can join virtually if you live outside of the Richmond area! Use the same link to register.

The Blueprint — A Workshop for Dads

January 22 — Richmond

February 26 — Hampton Roads

  • This workshop is for men who are already fathers and those who are expecting their first baby. During the 3-hour workshop, "Rookie" dads-to-be talk to "Veteran" new dads about what the first months of fatherhood are really like. We will also discuss how to support your partner in pregnancy and birth, what legal rights do fathers have, and the great contraction sublimation machine and Pregnant Belly. This class is only for fathers.

  • Click here to secure your spot.

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