For mamas with babies under one year; pre-crawling babies are encouraged to come to the group with mama.

This group will give new mothers a taste of what it is like to bring mindfulness to your personal experience of becoming a mother. While there is so much focus in books and other resources on how to care for your little one, attention to the inner landscape of motherhood is often missing. In a supportive environment, this workshop will combine meditation, other mindfulness practices, and discussion to address the question of how you bring yourself to this extraordinary life change. Meet other new moms with similar interests in mindfulness, dealing with issues specific to new motherhood. No meditation experience necessary.

Cost: $25.00 Fee. Preregistration Required

Starting solid food is exciting for babies and parents. Learn how to make delicious homemade food in minutes. Be confident about what foods to introduce at what age and how to progress in a way that is appropriate to your baby’s development. Help prevent food allergies and make smooth transitions from breast or bottle to the table. Taught by pediatric nutritionist Sanna Delmonico, MS, RD.

Cost: $40.00 per family

Toddlers can be challenging to feed. Learn why they are prone to picky eating and what to do about it. Make quick and nutritious snacks. Help toddlers eat and enjoy a variety of foods, including vegetables. Learn the Toddler Food Guide and why a “good eater” may not be what you think. Taught by pediatric nutritionist Sanna Delmonico, MS, RD

Cost: $40.00 per family

This is a class for expecting parents, new parents and parents who would like to know about different types of carriers. Parents with toddlers are welcome! If your back is hurting because you carry your child in your arms or are using a baby carrier, you are suffering unnecessarily. If your carrier is hurting your back, you are probably wearing it incorrectly. In this class, parents/caregivers will be introduced to the 5 basic types of baby carriers which are slings, pouches, asian-style baby carriers (aka Mei Tais, MTs), wraps and structured carriers (such as the Ergo). This class will discuss proper carrying technique and basic carries. More advanced carries will be mentioned but will not be taught unless there is enough interest. There will also be a session at the end to try on different carriers and troubleshoot. Please bring any carriers you already own that you would like help with. Taught by TBA.

Cost: $25.00 per family

This is a class for more experienced babywearers who are interested in learning new carries or back carries. This class will also go over rebozo carries. Taught by TBA.

Cost: $25.00 per family

A monthly workshop which will focus on the joys, benefits and challenges of the breastfeeding relationship. From basic anatomy - to troubleshooting problems and breastfeeding multiples - this workshop will cover it all. Please call in advance to reserve your space! (510) 601-7378

About the Facilitator
Samsarah Morgan is a birth and postpartum caregiver, (doula), apprentice midwife, and lactation educator with over 20 years experience leading groups for new and expectant parents. She is the Director of Birth Professionals of the Bay Area and Nia Birth Services.

Nia Birth Services - a complete doula care and childbirth education and family life practice.
(510) 496-3491
Birth Professionals of the Bay Area - a training and education center for doualas, childbirth educators, and other birth professions. (510) 595-5534
Dr. L. Samsarah Morgan - Director - (510) 827-9160

Cost: $25.00 - Some scholarships available. Please call presenter.