Workshops & Community Events
Education is Part of Your Care
We believe informed patients make empowered decisions. That's why we offer workshops and community programs that extend beyond the exam room, giving you access to trusted education, practical guidance, and meaningful connection throughout every stage of life.
Our educational workshops are offered in collaboration with The Birthing Place to provide evidence-based childbirth education and birth preparation for growing families and professional development opportunities for birthworkers.
prepare with confidenceChildbirth Education Workshops
These Deep Dives are designed to supplement a comprehensive childbirth education series by helping families better understand specific topics they may encounter during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.
Hospital Birthing & Advocacy
90 Minutes | Lecture, role play & DiscussionNavigating Your Hospital Birth Experience
Understand your rights, your options, and how to confidently advocate for yourself throughout labor and delivery. This workshop helps both the birthing person and their support team feel informed and prepared when giving birth in a hospital setting.
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Hospital birth culture
Informed consent and informed refusal
Self-advocacy during labor
Questions to ask your provider
Comfort & Coping Strategies for Labor
90 Minutes | Lecture, practice & DiscussionPractical Tools for Labor Support
Explore evidence-based comfort measures that can help you manage labor with greater confidence, whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, laboring at home before heading to the hospital, or incorporating these techniques alongside an epidural.
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Breathing and relaxation techniques
Positioning, movement, massage, and hydrotherapy
The role of birth partners and doulas
Helpful items to bring to your birth
The Epidural
90 Minutes | Lecture & DiscussionUnderstanding Your Pain Relief Options
Learn how epidurals work, who may or may not be eligible, the benefits and potential risks, and what to expect during labor and birth. By separating myths from facts, you'll be better prepared to make informed decisions if an epidural becomes part of your birth experience.
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Types of epidurals and how they work
Benefits, risks, and common misconceptions
Administration and what to expect
Laboring and pushing with an epidural
Preparing for a Cesarean Birth
90 Minutes | Lecture, Video & DiscussionFeel Prepared for Every Birth Experience
Whether you have a planned Cesarean or simply want to understand your options should one become necessary, this workshop helps families prepare for surgery, recovery, and the transition into postpartum with greater confidence.
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Planned vs. emergency Cesarean births
Preparing for surgery and recovery
Bonding with your baby
Breastfeeding and healing after birth
Planning for future pregnancies
Labor Induction
90 Minutes | Lecture, Role play & DiscussionUnderstanding Your Options
As labor inductions become more common, understanding when and why they're recommended can help you feel more informed and prepared. This workshop explores current evidence, induction methods, and the questions every family should ask before making decisions.
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Medical vs. elective induction
The Bishop Score
The ARRIVE Trial
Medical and natural induction methods
Questions to ask your provider
building community beyond the clinicCommunity Programs
Healthcare is about more than appointments. Our ongoing community programs create opportunities for women and families to connect, learn, and support one another throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
One Heart Maternity Pantry
quarterly | In Person | freeProviding essential maternity and baby supplies to help support growing families within our community.
Group Village Prenatals
Monthly | In Person | freeConnect with other expecting parents in a supportive group setting while receiving education, guidance, and community throughout your pregnancy.
Even months: 6:00–8:00 PM
Odd months: 12:30–2:30 PM
Familia Flourish: Breastfeeding and Beyond
Bi-Monthly | In PersonFamilia Flourish equips families with lactation counseling, peer support, and practical tools to nourish themselves and their families to thrive in the first year and beyond. Familia Flourish provides wraparound breastfeeding education, doula-informed guidance, and community circles that honor family traditions while building confidence, connection, and long-term infant health.
Tea time: Queer Parent Meet-Ups
Bi-Monthly | Virtual & In PersonA welcoming space for LGBTQ+ parents and parents-to-be to build community, share experiences, and connect with others in an affirming environment.
Virtual: Early each month
In Person: Later each month
Love Grows Here: Parenthood in Community
Bi-annual | In Person | freeCommunity Baby Shower to celebrate pregnancy alongside other growing families while accessing educational resources, community support, and essential items for your new arrival.
Supporting Health Through EducationSpecialty Workshops
In addition to our family education and community offerings Maryam provides a variety of specialty workshops throughout the year for expecting families, birth workers, and the broader community. Together we explore topics that support reproductive health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and lifelong wellness.
Workshops are offered throughout the year based on community interest and instructor availability.
Please Note: Our workshops require a minimum of 3 participants to take place. If a session doesn't meet the minimum enrollment, we'll notify you in advance and reserve your spot in the next available workshop.
For Expecting Families & the Community
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Build a strong foundation before conception through education on reproductive health, lifestyle, and preparing your body for pregnancy.
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Learn how your pelvic floor supports pregnancy, birth, recovery, and long-term health with practical strategies for everyday life.
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Gain a deeper understanding of PCOS and explore evidence-based approaches to managing symptoms and supporting long-term health.
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Better understand your menstrual cycle, hormonal patterns, and reproductive health through practical, body-centered education.
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Explore how pelvic floor health changes throughout adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond.
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Learn what to expect during perimenopause and discover strategies for navigating hormonal changes with confidence.
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Explore seasonal nutrition practices that support whole-body wellness, reproductive health, and healthy aging.
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Discover how traditional plant knowledge and herbal practices can support pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and overall wellness.
For Birth Workers & Healthcare Professionals
Maryam also offers continuing education and professional development opportunities designed to support birth workers and those serving reproductive health communities.
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Gain the essential life-saving skills required for healthcare professionals, including CPR, AED use, and choking response for adults, children, and infants. Through hands-on instruction, you'll build the confidence to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies until advanced medical care arrives. Certification is valid for two years, and an American Heart Association eCard will be issued within 24 hours of course completion.
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Build a deeper understanding of labor induction through a two-part course exploring the evidence, history, and clinical decision-making behind induced labor. You'll learn about the ARRIVE trial, medical and natural induction methods, and practical applications through case studies designed to strengthen clinical knowledge and confidence in supporting birth.
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of comfort measures and pain management during labor. This course explores the anatomy and physiology of labor, pain control theory, and both natural and pharmacological pain management options, equipping birth professionals with evidence-based knowledge to better support laboring families.
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Develop a foundational understanding of electronic fetal monitoring and fetal heart rate interpretation. Learn how fetal heart rate patterns and variations can influence clinical decision-making, helping birth professionals better understand the information used to guide labor and birth care.
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Gain an introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and how it can complement pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn care. You'll explore the principles behind this gentle, hands-on modality, learn how it supports nervous system regulation and overall wellbeing, and discover ways it can be thoughtfully integrated into a holistic birth practice.
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We're committed to supporting the ongoing growth of birth workers and healthcare professionals through continuing education opportunities. As our offerings expand, additional specialty trainings will be announced throughout the year to help you deepen your knowledge, strengthen your clinical skills, and continue serving your community with confidence.
Educational workshops are intended for pregnant individuals and their support persons.
All workshop registrations are considered final after 48 hours.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of registration are eligible for a refund minus a $15 administrative fee.
Birth professionals interested in auditing a workshop should contact The Birthing Place directly for additional information.
Workshop Registration Information
Let's Build Healthier Communities Together
Host a Workshop With Maryam
Healthcare Providers, Organizations, and Community Partners:
Interested in partnering with Maryam to host a workshop, educational event, or community program? We love collaborating with healthcare professionals, nonprofits, schools, and local organizations to bring trusted women's health education to our community.
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Looking for a topic you don’t see here?
If there's a reproductive health topic you'd like to learn more about, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're interested in a future community workshop or a private one-on-one or small group educational session, our team welcomes your ideas and is always looking for ways to better serve our community.
Feel More Prepared for What's Ahead
No matter where you are in your journey, our workshops are designed to help you better understand your options, build confidence, and feel supported every step of the way. We'd love to welcome you to an upcoming workshop or community event.