Join The Up Center for our many informative events!
Get ready for your breastfeeding journey with this one-hour, no-pressure introduction to breastfeeding basics. We’ll cover what to expect in the first hours and days after birth, newborn feeding cues, positioning and latch, colostrum, milk production, common challenges, and when to seek support. Whether you’re planning to exclusively breastfeed, pump, combo feed, or simply want […]
Learn practical, hands-on techniques to help you feel more comfortable and supported during labor. This in person interactive class will explore movement, positioning, breathing, counterpressure, hip squeezes, massage, birth ball techniques, and other comfort measures that can help you work with your body during labor. Partners and support people are encouraged to attend and learn […]
Your birth matters and so do your preferences. This class will help you create a birth plan that reflects your values, priorities, and wishes while preparing you to remain flexible when circumstances change. We’ll discuss common hospital procedures, pain management options, communication with your care team, informed decision-making, and ways to advocate for yourself throughout […]
Labor can bring a lot of focus to the baby, but you matter too. This class centers the birthing person and explores ways to protect your comfort, voice, autonomy, and emotional well-being throughout labor. We’ll talk about boundaries, informed consent, coping strategies, communication, self-advocacy, and how to stay connected to yourself while navigating the intensity […]
Come take a pause, connect, and celebrate YOU! This workshop is an in person, relaxed, community-centered gathering designed for expecting and new moms to unwind, connect with other mothers, and enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, herbal teas and more. We'll create space for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, expectations, and the transition into this new chapter—with […]
Postpartum is more than physical recovery. it's a major transition into a new chapter of life. This class explores the emotional, physical, and practical realities of the postpartum period, including recovery, rest, support systems, feeding, boundaries, mental and emotional well-being, and adjusting to your new identity. Leave with realistic tools and strategies to help you […]
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