Childbirth Education
We Provide Free Childbirth Education for Families of Color in King County.
Open Arms provides Childbirth Education classes for Spanish-speaking, Black, and collective classes for Black, Indigenous, and All Families of Color. Our classes are birthing-person centered and cover what to expect, comfort measures, newborn care, lactation, and culturally focused topics.
Services Offered
Our culturally-specific Childbirth Education classes are open to the community and registration is available through our online intake form.
Looking for other community-led, culturally-specific childbirth education and classes? Check out the Class Schedule & Event Calendar or Virtual Library.
Program Offerings
- Childbirth Education for Spanish-speaking Families
Led by Andrea Balina, this class is offered to Spanish-speaking families. The class aims to provide families with childbirth education in their primary language to build the knowledge and confidence needed to give birth and make informed decisions for healthy outcomes. Childbirth is a normal, natural, and healthy process! Questions? Email Andrea at andrea@openarmsps.org.
Clases sábados y domingos de 10.00 a 14.00 horas / Classes Saturdays and Sundays 10 am-2 pm
- June 22-23, 10 am-2 pm / 22 y 23 de junio, 10.00 a 14.00 horas
- September 21-22, 10 am-2 pm / 21 y 22 de septiembre, 10.00 a 14.00 horas
- December 7-8, 10 am-2 pm / 7 y 8 de deciembre, 10.00 a 14.00 horas
- For Black, Indigenous and All Families of Color
Led by LeChante’ Raiwalui, this two-day class has been intentionally crafted to influence a deep connection to self and honor the cultural experience of birth. Layered with activities for yourself and a support team to explore birth from conception to infant care, everyone will benefit from attendance. Come, laugh, cry, learn, meditate, and celebrate the life-giving process as a community of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, featuring a panel of BIPOC Birth Keepers on day two. Questions? Email cbe@openarmsps.org.
Classes are on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am-2 pm.
- May 4-5, 10 am-2 pm
- August 3-4, 10 am-2 pm
- October 5-6, 10 am-2 pm
- Childbirth Education for Black Families
Intended for Black families and led by LeChante’ Raiwalui, this birthing person-centered class focuses on the journey of pregnancy from a whole-body perspective. Topics include mind, body, and soul health, strengthening and honoring the connection to culture and stages of labor from an intentional and mind-full point of view. Questions? Email cbe@openarmsps.org.
Classes Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am-2 pm
- May 25-26, 10 am-2 pm
- August 24-25, 10 am-2 pm
- October 26-27, 10 am-2 pm
Community Childbirth Education Classes
- For Indigenous Families
The Center for Indigenous Midwifery offers Indigenous families a twice-monthly free childbirth preparation workshop. Topics covered in the three-hour course include the Stages of Labor, Comfort Measures, and Preparing for Baby. An Herbal Care kit is included, and classes are offered virtually and in person.
- Virtual Registration
- In Person: Texting 564.202.5606 or email: centerforindigenousmidwifery@gmail.com
Zoom Gatherings for Indigenous Pregnant and Parenting Families is offered every Wednesday at Noon, Pacific Standard Time.
- Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
- For Spanish-speaking Families
Childbirth Education Classes hosted by the Center for Indigenous Midwifery, virtual or in-person.
- Spanish Virtual Registration
- In Person: Texting 564.202.5606 or email: centerforindigenousmidwifery@gmail.com
- Rainier Valley Birth & Health Center: Belly Talk Tuesdays
For birthing parents only, except partner class, more details and registration here.
- Parent Trust for Washington Children
Multiple classes are available, more details and registration here.