The Birth Co-op

04/28/2021

What did you eat that yiu found helped to support you postpartum?

Every mama has a unique postpartum experience, but nutrition is important for everyone.

08/26/2020

Baby Care with Green Nesting Tips! August 31st, come join me for a hands on, informative class on how to take care of baby after they are here and also how to create a non-toxic nursery for them. We will start with how to pick up a baby and move onto diapering, swaddling, dressing, bathing and soothing. This is a very fun and interactive class. Grandparents are welcome and so are siblings. Call Rachel for more info: 818-636-2223.

08/26/2020

There are only a few spaces left for our upcoming, Childbirth Education Series. We would love to have you there! Please reach out if you have any questions. We would love to help you sign up and reserve your space!

08/25/2020

Consider this: Low-fat, low-protein breast milk means frequent wakings for frequent feeds. This is fuel for brain development and is SIDS-protective. We are primates, not hooved animals, and we are meant to sleep lightly, wake often, and we depend on human care. What makes this so challenging is our nuclear family arrangement, and a lack of extra arms for carrying and soothing and loving. If those extra arms aren’t built into your family system, consider reaching out to friends and professionals for postpartum support. This stage won’t last forever, so whatever help you can gather to find the most joy and space for recovery will grace you for years to come. 🎥 c/o .elle

08/24/2020

Our next Virtual Childbirth Class begins Tuesday, September 1st, 6-8 pm. Join us for a thorough conversation about labor and birth, how to attune our emotional support, changes during Covid, the thoughtful use of medical interventions, and you and your newborn during your Fourth Trimester transition. Join us to learn about body mechanics during pregnancy, creating comfort for your labor, breathing for relaxation and lots of hands-on practice. This five-week class is taught by two doula/educators, as well as guest sessions with a hospital Nurse-Midwife and a Lactation Consultant. For more info: thebirthcoop.com.

08/19/2020

A LOVELY review from couple that we learned from as much as we taught... There are a few spaces left for our upcoming Childbirth Class, please help us to spread the word!

Erin Kruse recommends The Birth Co-op: "We took the Birth Co-op's Childbirth Education class and can't recommend it enough. Janet and Rachel are so lovely and knowledgeable and helped ease a lot of our fears and negativity surrounding labor and early parenting. My husband and I both finished the course feeling confident, informed, and even excited for childbirth and newborn life! All of their techniques and mantras will be revisited through the years as we grow our family - which is truly a priceless gift and blessing. We can't say enough about our love for Janet, Rachel, and The Birth Co-op!"

08/18/2020

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment by staying engaged, raising our children to act and to care, and by exercising our right to a voice and a vote. Thank you to all who fought for these rights, and continue to raise their voices for social equality and justice worldwide @ Los Angeles, California

08/14/2020

Truth...

The former First Lady said an ESPN-like television channel that showcased what women's bodies go through could boost appreciation and self-love.

08/13/2020

There are a few spaces left for our next virtual Childbirth Education Class: Sept 1,8,15 and 22nd!
It is a hands on, inclusive, informative class that will help you prepare for labor, birth, breastfeeding, Postpartum Care and taking care of your new family. Please reach out for more details!

08/08/2020

Greetings to all the breastfeeding, chest feeding and nurturing parents across the world!

07/23/2020

Reflect on a time in your life when an adult treated you in a way you want to emulate as a parent. Our positive role models are not always our parents, but most of us were lucky enough to have had someone who could really see us, and took the time to let us know. Reflecting and imprinting upon this can strengthen our sense of being ready for parenthood. 📷 c/o handinhandparenting

07/18/2020

Pregnant Women/PEOPLE’s Bill of Resources WHO infographics on COVID prevention, Breast Feeding & human rights Home birth options resources: Considering Community Birth video and mon…