Couples Workshops
Birth Prep for Partners
Ideal for couples in their third trimester, this 3-hour group workshop is focused on the partner and how they can be confident in their skill set, emotionally present for their partner, and deeply connected to their baby. Together we will cover the following topics:
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Learn about how labor tends to unfold and how to be supportive and stay connected through them all. We will also prepare for surprises and cover how to stay connected during an epidural-supported birth and cesarean birth.
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Supportive positions for both partners that encourage baby positioning, comfort during contractions, and self-care so that partners can offer continuous emotional and physical support.
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Partners will learn how to respectfully speak up, collaborate with care providers, and trust their instincts in the birth room and beyond.
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Each Birth Prep for Partners participant will receive a FREE spot in Marnie Levenson, LPCC, PMH-C’s Mother Together support group. You are encouraged to attend during pregnancy or postpartum to build community and authentic connections. Your discount code will be included in the follow-up email that comes after attending the workshop.
Postpartum Prep for Partners
Recommended as a follow-up to Birth Prep for Partners, this 2-hour private or semi-private workshop focuses on the partner and how they can be educated, involved, and connected during the fourth trimester. Practice with your partner:
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Understand what healing and recovery looks like in the immediate post-birth period and how to support your partner’s changing body on a physical, mental, and emotional level.
Partners need recovery and support too. Learn how to support your body and wellbeing during your own transformation.
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You and your partner will review and practice typical newborn feeding patterns, cues, and positions that are typical in the first 6-8 weeks of life.
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Learn how to be part of it all and stay connected to your partner through the highs and lows of parenthood.
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Receive 10% off your first in-home lactation visit with Kelly Andrasik McLeod OTD, OTR/L IBCLC of Begin to Bloom OT. You will receive a discount code to this valuable service in the follow-up email that comes after attending this workshop.
Partner Massage
Ideal for any couple hoping to connect during pregnancy, postpartum, or well into your parenting journey. Offered every Valentines Day as well as sporadically throughout the year, this 90-minute group workshop is not to be missed. Private options available.
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Learn the magic behind Caitlin’s massages and how to tune into your partner’s body and make your massage a great one.
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Are your hands exhausted 5 minutes into giving your partner a back rub? Learn how to leverage your body weight, give your hands a break, and apply deep pressure specifically and intentionally.
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Get a taste of Thai massage as we take some time on the floor to stretch, move, and massage in a way you haven’t tried before.
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All participants will be entered into a raffle to receive a FREE 45-minute upper body massage with Caitlin at the Together Birth & Body office. Raffle winner is drawn at the end of the workshop.
Workshop Options
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Group workshop
Offered montly at Peacebank Yoga Studio
2603 Broadway in Redwood City
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Semi-Private workshop
Offered for two couples or four people.
Located at Together Birth & Body
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Private workshop
Up to four people welcome to attend.
Located at Together Birth & Body
Please note that all workshops may be covered under your doula benefit or reimbursed through your health insurance or employer.
Caitlin is a Medi-Cal doula provider and is credentialed with the following health plans:
Health Plan of San Mateo (Medi-Cal) Kaiser of Northern California (both Medi-Cal and commercial plans) and Health Net. Email Caitlin if you would like more information.
Our Workshop Collaborators
When you register for one of our prenatal education workshops you get exclusive benefits with some of our community collaborators.
Marnie Levenson, LPCC, PMH-C
Becoming Mothers CounselingMother Together is a weekly support group for pregnant and postpartum mothers in Marnie’s intimate office space in Redwood City. Babies are always welcome.
Tuesday 10:00-11:15am
61 Renato Court, Suite 6 Redwood City
Begin to Bloom OTKelly Andrasik McLeod
Dr. Kelly Andrasik McLeod OTD, OTR/L, IBCLC specializes in lactation and infant/pediatric feeding therapy for clients located in the Peninsula region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Home visits available