# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grounded in Birth: A Childbirth Education Series for BIPOC Birthing People - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: A free, in-person 9-Week Childbirth Education Series for BIPOC Birthing People. Meetings take place in Berkeley!About this EventBIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) birthing people are invited to join us for a 9-week in person childbirth education workshop series, meeting at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Over 9 sessions participants will:Explore their needs and desires around laborLearn about the process of labor, pain management techniques, comfort measures, common interventionsLearn and practice advocacy skillsLearn and practice grounding and regulation skillsBuild their personalized birth planReceive items that will support the labor and birth journeyBuild a supportive community space with other pregnant folksAll BIPOC pregnant folks are invited to join us. Being gestational age 28 weeks or less is recommended, but BIPOC pregnant people of all gestational ages are welcome. Participants are welcome to join as many sessions as they would like; folks who would like to attend all 9 are welcome as well as folks who only want to come to 1 or 2 sessions (some informational is sequential so we encourage repeated attendance but that is not required). Gift baskets with support items and educationl materials are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Date + Time: 9 Thursdays: September 10th - November 5th, 4pm-6pmLocation: West Berkeley Family Wellness CenterSession Topics: Session 1 (9/10): Orientation + Exploring Birth ContextSession 2 (9/17): An Introduction to AdvocacySession 3 (9/24): Anatomy + The Stages of LaborSession 4 (10/1): The Stages of Labor, ContinuedSession 5 (10/8): Comfort MeasuresSession 6 (10/15): Interventions + Pain ManagementSession 7 (10/22): Birth PlanningSession 8 (10/29): Postpartum + Support Network PlanningSession 9 (11/5): Series CloseoutPlease note that this series is offered exclusively for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) people; we request that white people please refrain from registering.This series is led by Now You Know a Doula in partnership with the City of Berkeley. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/grounded-in-birth-a-childbirth-education-series-for-bipoc-birthing-people/100001991025554029 - **Event Categories**: meetups, health-wellness, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Berkeley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center - **lat**: 37.8690599 - **long**: -122.298401 - **full address**: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth Street, Berkeley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grounded in Birth: A Childbirth Education Series for BIPOC Birthing People - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7ea5d61d11982080115ae4ac16fa7eb1888ec1fb36e2051f3c2d371fc2315b7c-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcc9a789-gmir.jpg?v=1782385396 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grounded in Birth: A Childbirth Education Series for BIPOC Birthing People being held? - **A:** Grounded in Birth: A Childbirth Education Series for BIPOC Birthing People takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth Street, Berkeley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grounded in Birth: A Childbirth Education Series for BIPOC Birthing People? - **A:** Grounded in Birth: A Childbirth Education Series for BIPOC Birthing People is organized by Now You Know a Doula. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grounded in Birth: A Childbirth Education Series for BIPOC Birthing People is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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