9-week Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting

In-Person Course Begins April 6

About this Course

Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) is a 9-week mindful birthing and parenting course. This course offers intensive training in mindfulness and mindfulness meditation with a focus on utilizing mindfulness to work with pain, fear, and anxiety during labor, to cultivate greater confidence around the labor and delivery experience, and to develop skills for managing the stress of pregnancy, parenting, and life.

This course will meet on Zoom in a virtual classroom space where participants will have opportunities to interact with their classmates, share helpful materials, ask questions, and delve into pregnancy, parenting, and mindfulness resources during their 9-week class series – and beyond!

About Nicole

Nicole teaches others about the basics of mindfulness through her work as a Community Resilience Method teacher with theTrauma Resource Institute. She is also a Certified Nurse-Midwife who practices at Atlanta Birth Center, and a researcher at Emory University. Nicole is trained to teach Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parening through the Mindful Birthing and Parenting Foundation.

    • How to access deep physical and mental relaxation

    • How to engage the mind to work with pain during labor

    • Ways to foster confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery

    • Prenatal yoga for strength and flexibility

    • Skills for managing stress in pregnancy, parenting, and daily life

    • Enhanced partner communication skills

    • How to be intentionally aware of your approach to parenting

  • We offer 3 tuition Tiers to choose from. Tier 1 includes a $50 donation to support those who need financial assistance. Tier 2 covers the cost of the course. Tier 3 is a freely offered subsidized rate for anyone who needs it. When you register please choose the rate that is possible for you.

    Couples:

    • Tier 1: $550

    • Tier 2: $500

    • Tier 3: $450

    Singles

    • Tier 1: $400

    • Tier 2: $350

    • Tier 3: $300

    If you are wondering what to pay or need additional financial assitance, click HERE to learn more.

    • 9 weekly meetings

    • 1 full day of retreat

    • Online access to all resources needed for the course.

    • Reunion Gathering

Spring 2025 Course

Class Dates: Sundays, April 6 - June 1, 2025

Class Times: 3 pm - 5:30 pm US Eastern

Retreat Class: Saturday, May 17 ,11 am -4 pm US Eastern

Teacher: Nicole Carlson

Location: Atlanta Friends Meeting, 701 Howard Ave, Decatur GA