What can I expect from a Village Prenatal?

At a Village Prenatal, you can expect a warm and welcoming space where mothers and women come together to share their experiences, wisdom, and support as they prepare for birth. Here's what you can anticipate:

Connection and Community: You'll have the opportunity to connect with other expectant mothers and women in your community who are on a similar journey.

Sharing Birth Stories: Participants are invited to share positive birth experiences and express their hopes, visions, fears, and concerns around childbirth in a safe and sacred environment.

No Judgment or Feedback: This is a witnessing space, meaning no one is expected to give feedback. Instead, it's about being heard, seen, and supported by others.

Open Discussion: The circle welcomes conversations on all aspects of motherhood, including pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and child development.

Supportive Atmosphere: Whether it's your first pregnancy or you’re an experienced mother, you will be nurtured, held, and celebrated as you prepare for the transformative experience of birth.

Inclusivity for Women & Birth Workers: Birth workers and all women are welcome to attend and support the circle, even if they don’t have personal stories to share.

Honoring the Sacred Journey: This prenatal gathering creates a space to honor and celebrate the powerful rite of passage into motherhood, focusing on your well-being and emotional preparation for birth. You will be nourished in all the ways!

It’s a time to receive emotional support, wisdom, and encouragement from those who have walked the path before you.

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What is the cost to join a Village Prenatal?

Village Prenatals are offered free of charge, ensuring that every mother has access to this supportive and sacred gathering. You can support the efforts by supporting BAE which is a non-profit. Email for more info on ways to support BAE.

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Who runs a Village Prenatal?

Village Prenatals empower women by putting birth back in the hands of the community, fostering a supportive network where mothers can share, learn, and celebrate each other's journeys. Though birth professionals are there, and often guide the meetings, they are not there for assessment or education. 

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