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community classes & support groups

Classes to prepare parents and grandparents welcoming a new child into the family! 

Community Classes

Monthly prenatal and postpartum support groups. Find your birth community!

support groups

Learn to ask questions and advocate for your maternity care needs!

actt workshops

Community Classes

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Childbirth Class

Join us for a free, in-person childbirth class taught by a Lamaze-certified instructor. You'll learn about what happens in the last weeks of pregnancy, the stages of labor, how to share your preferences with medical staff, and some basic comfort techniques for coping with the sensations of birth. Registration is required.

 

2024 Class Dates:

Saturday, February 17th at ELI Thrive

Saturday, April 20th at Crescent Cultural Community Center

Saturday, July 20th at ELI Thrive

Saturday, October 19th at Crescent Cultural Community Center

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Time:

9 am to noon

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Location Details:

ELI Thrive (Feb 17th, July 20th)

6525 1st Ave N

Birmingham, AL  35206

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Crescent Cultural Community Center (April 20th, Oct 19th)

1121 Tuscaloosa Ave

Birmingham, AL 35211

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Cost:

Free (donations welcome)

Registration is required

Grandparent's Class

Expecting a new grandchild? A lot has probably changed since you were a new parent! This class will help you get up to speed with current information about hospital labor & delivery procedures, newborn sleep & feeding, as well as prepare you to take care of your child as they recover from giving birth. Registration is required

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2024 Class Dates:

Saturday, February 17th at ELI Thrive

Saturday, April 20th at Crescent Cultural Community Center

Saturday, July 20th at ELI Thrive

Saturday, October 19th at Crescent Cultural Community Center

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Time:

1 pm to 4 pm

 

Location Details:

ELI Thrive (Feb 17th, July 20th)

6525 1st Ave N

Birmingham, AL  35206

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Crescent Cultural Community Center (April 20th, Oct 19th)

1121 Tuscaloosa Ave

Birmingham, AL 35211

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Cost:

Free (donations welcome)

Registration is required

Support Groups

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Feel more supported in your pregnancy and parenting journey by joining in conversations with BirthWell Doulas and other parents.

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You're welcome to bring your partner, your baby, a friend, or other family members to the group with you! Registration is not required.

Prenatal Group

Prenatal Group at Crescent Cultural Community Center:

Saturday, February 24th

Saturday, March 16th

Saturday, April 13th

Saturday, May 11th

Saturday, June 22nd

Saturday, July 13th

Saturday, August 17th

Saturday, September 14th

Saturday, October 12th

Saturday, November 16th

Saturday, December 14th

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Time:

10 am to noon

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Location Details:

1121 Tuscaloosa Ave

Birmingham, AL  35211

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Postpartum Groups

Saturday Postpartum Group at Crescent Cultural Community Center:

February 24th

March 16th

 April 13th

May 11th

June 22nd

July 13th

August 17th

September 14th

October 12th

November 16th

December 14th

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Time:

10 am to noon

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Location Details:

1121 Tuscaloosa Ave

Birmingham, AL  35211

Had a baby in the last year?

Join us!
And bring your baby with you!

Friday Postpartum Group at Starbucks: (2nd Friday of each month)

February 9th

March 8th

April 12th

May 10th

June 14th

July 12th

August 9th

September 13th

October 11th

November 8th

December 13th

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Time:

10 am 

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Location Details:

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2401 Crossplex Blvd

Birmingham, AL  35208

ACTT Workshops

Developed by the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, ACTT Workshops are designed to help maternity care consumers learn more about their rights and practice self-advocacy skills so they are active participants in their care.

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BirthWell Partners will be hosting workshops locally in Birmingham, but if you are not able to attend, we encourage you to visit the BCFSM website and register for an online workshop.

Workshop Details:

Date:  

Sunday, December 15th at Crescent Cultural Community Center

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Time:

2 - 4 pm

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Location Details:

Crescent Cultural Community Center 

1121 Tuscaloosa Ave

Birmingham, AL 35211

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Cost:

Free (donations welcome)

Registration strongly encouraged

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