Workshops
Discover new ways to connect with and care for your little one with guidance from our knowledgeable educators.
Brilliant Births can show you the way.
Current Workshops Available
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INFANT CPR & FIRST AID
Be prepared! This is an informational CPR and First Aid Workshop centered around infant and child safety. Using lecture, videos, and hands-on practice, you will learn how to respond confidently in emergency situations from birth to adulthood.
BREASTFEEDING 101
Body feeding comes with A LOT of new changes and challenges. Presented by a certified lactation consultant, our Breastfeeding 101 Workshop, teaches anatomy, tools, tricks and techniques to welcome the process of feeding your new little one through the fourth trimester.
SETTLING IN WITH BABY
In this newborn care workshop, you’ll learn to get to know your newborn, including how they may look and behave. You will learn about caring for their daily needs and keeping them safe and healthy. This workshop covers health concerns, appearance, feeding cues, bottles/formula, crying/soothing, sleep, bathing, diapering, swaddling and supplies.
FINDING COMFORT IN LABOR
This popular class for comfort measures includes many ways to cope with and find comfort during labor. Many strategies for comfort are discussed and practiced, such as touch/massage, acupressure, breath work, visualization/imagery, optimal fetal positioning, productive positions, professional services, and more! Perfect as a supplementary practice, first-time parents, seasoned parents, and support persons.
INFANT MASSAGE FOR PARENTS
Expectant families and families with pre-crawling babies are invited for an introduction to Infant Massage with Jennifer Curtis, CD(DONA), CIIM, RIE® Associate. Learn the “Nine Principles of Attunement” and practice massage techniques that promote bonding and family well-being.
WHOLE HEALTH FOR THE WHOLE YOU
Please join Rachel Lipton & Adena Maestre, for an incredible staycation wellness retreat at Brilliant Births in Berkeley, CA! Whole Health for the Whole You is a wellness retreat event that will provide opportunities to discover new ways to enhance your well-being. You will be immersed in a half-day full of relaxation, self-care, connection, and personal growth as we guide you through various holistic practices such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
REPRODUCTIVE LOSS FOR BIRTH WORKERS
Join Tova Ree (she/her), a full spectrum doula, to address this inevitable and often hidden side of the reproductive spectrum. This class will center the ways that loss shows up, often unexpectedly, in our experiences as birth workers. From processing previous losses, to coping with grief and tragedy, the goal is for every birth worker to leave this class feeling resourced and empowered to confront every potential outcome.