SPRING CLASS SERIES DATES
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 12pm-3pm (In-person)
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 3pm-6pm (Virtual)
Sunday, April 28, 2024 -3pm - 6pm (Virtual)
Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 12pm-3pm (In-person)
Course Outline
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Understanding Birth
Saturday, April 13, 2024
12pm-3pm
In Person - Providence Public Library
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Understanding Your Choices in Birth.
Birth Preferences, Advocacy & Informed Consent
Sunday, April 21st, 2024 - Virtual, 3pm-6pm
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Postpartum and Parenthood
Postpartum Transition, Recovery, Infant, Breastfeeding
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Virtual, 3-6pm
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Advocacy and Coping Skills for Labor
Sunday, May 5th, 12pm-3pm
In Person - Providence @ Kindred Community Acupuncture
“The Caring in Color series was extremely helpful! I'm a first time mom who walked into the class overwhelmed and clueless about interventions, pain management, and generally what to expect. After finishing, I feel educated and empowered. Definitely recommend!”
E.W. | Fall; 2023 Series
Your Facilitator
Akua Carson
Certified Perinatal Doula, Childbirth Educator & Founder
Akua was wonderful! So attentive, passionate and calming. Was so easy to listen to and take in information from.
J.G | June 2023 series
“I highly recommend this class! It was very thorough and I feel much more prepared to head into labor, delivery and postpartum.
Akua is very knowledgable, kind and caring. This class was well worth it!”
Shannon M. | June 2023 series
Course Details
About this course
Most expecting parents feel a lot of feels when it comes to thinking about birth and welcoming a baby. Most of us are carrying a lot of fear and anxiety as we prepare for a big life transition, and that’s natural.
There’s also a lot of information being thrown at us without a lot of context and it can feel hard to know what to focus on (and when).
I created this course to help you drown out some of the noise and focus on the most important aspects of childbirth and becoming a parent (regardless of what “type” of birth you want to have).
We will deepen our understanding of birth as a physiological process, demystify the hospital experience, understand our pain management options and connect with our advocacy and coping skills.
I hope to spark a bit of excitement in you as we start to shift the focus away from fear and towards understanding, confidence and agency instead!
Who is this class for?
This class welcomes all individuals and couples, regardless of their race, orientation, gender, size, age, etc.
I truly believe there is a space for everyone in the experience of childbirth - and I have wanted to create a class where more folks could feel at home.
If you're an open-minded individual or couple looking to feel more-grounded in a time of immense change, this space is for you!
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals and families are very welcome.
In Person and Virtual Class Structure*
*The class was intentionally designed as a hybrid model so you can get to know your peers and practice hands-on skills but also learn from the comfort of your home!
About the facilitator
I am a Certified Perinatal Doula, Childbirth Educator and creative, who is passionate about helping families navigate their reproductive journeys.
As a doula who works 1-on-1 with expectant parents, I understand that pregnancy and childbirth can mean very different things to all of us.
As a parent, I understand the uncertainty and questions that can come with pregnancy and preparing for birth and parenthood.
My aim is to expand the way we approach the topic of birth so you can better-understand (and navigate) this fascinating and powerful human process.
I hope to present tools which will resonate with you - so you can step into your next chapter with more clarity and confidence!
Where can I sign up?
www.caringincolor.com/childbirtheducation2024
Have questions? Please reach out!
akua@caringincolor.com
