
Education
Knowledge for Confident Motherhood
Motherhood comes with endless questions, and we’re here to provide expert guidance every step of the way. Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, or learning how to care for your newborn, our education programs are designed to empower you with knowledge and confidence in a supportive, judgment-free space.
Birth & Postpartum Prep
Learn from doulas, lactation consultants, and specialists offering practical, research-based guidance.
Postpartum Recovery
No matter what you've been told, peeing when you sneeze is not something you have to live with. The good news is, our expert educators are here to help you regain control and feel like yourself again—no matter how much time has passed since you gave birth.
Newborn & Infant Care
From breastfeeding to sleep support, gain the skills and confidence you need to care for your new baby.
Early Childhood Development, Parenting, & more!
Learn how to navigate everything from sleep challenges to toddler tantrums in a judgment-free space that respects your unique parenting style—without guilt or shame. We may each approach parenting differently, but we're all in this together!
Current Class Offerings
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Instructor: Amy Link
Price: $70Discover how to support your C-section recovery with expert techniques, including scar massage, cupping, breathwork, and movement strategies to restore strength and mobility. This workshop is ideal for women between 8 weeks and 12 months postpartum.
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Instructor: Nadya Loughrey
Price: $100Step away from the baby chaos and into a night of connection, laughter, and bonding. Reconnecting is a playful, interactive date night designed for postpartum couples to relax, rediscover each other, and strengthen their emotional connection—no pressure, just fun. Through sensory exploration, gentle movement, and simple breathwork, you’ll build a deeper bond while learning pelvic health tips to support your bodies. This night is all about feeling good together, with easy-to-follow exercises and practical communication tools to help you navigate your new rhythms and rediscover joy in your relationship. It’s a safe, nurturing space to breathe, move, and grow as a team.
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Instructor: Amy Link
Price: $104Join us for Empowered Birth: Pelvic Preparation for Labor, a hands-on class designed to help you confidently prepare your body for labor and delivery. Learn essential strategies for pelvic floor relaxation, perineal massage, effective pushing techniques, and labor positions that support a smoother birth experience. Birthing partners are welcome to attend and participate!
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Instructor: Tracy Haroldson
Price: $125Empower your birth with ABQ Doulas and The Village Motherhood Company through Birthing with Confidence, a fast-paced, engaging class that prepares you for labor and childbirth. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth with an epidural, a homebirth in water, or anything in between, we support all birth choices and provide evidence-based knowledge to help you make informed decisions. This interactive class includes videos, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and comfort techniques you can use with your support person. You’ll also receive Plumtree Baby’s Preparing for Birth book, a class folder, and helpful handouts. Our unbiased, independent instructors cover key topics such as the stages of labor, relaxation techniques, pain management, medical interventions, movement for an easier birth, and postpartum care. Gain confidence, feel prepared, and approach your birth with knowledge and support!
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Instructor: Tracy Haroldson
Price: $125Empower your birth with ABQ Doulas and The Village Motherhood Company through Birthing with Confidence, a fast-paced and engaging class that helps you understand the incredible process of labor and childbirth. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth with an epidural, a homebirth in water, or anything in between, we support all birth choices and provide evidence-based knowledge to help you make informed decisions. This interactive class includes videos, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and comfort techniques to use with your support person. You’ll receive Plumtree Baby’s Preparing for Birth book, a class folder, and helpful handouts. Our unbiased, independent instructors cover essential topics such as the stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, pain management, medical interventions, movement for an easier birth, and postpartum care. Gain confidence, feel prepared, and approach your birth with knowledge and support.
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Instructor: Tracy Haroldson
Price: $60Join us for a dynamic 3-hour hands-on workshop focused on advanced comfort measures for labor. Perfect for first-time parents refining their skills or experienced parents wanting to enhance their techniques, this engaging session is led by an experienced doula. You’ll practice comfort measures learned in previous classes and discover new, medication-free pain management strategies to support your birth experience. A great complement to a hospital class or a stand-alone option, this workshop goes beyond standard instruction with massage techniques, rebozo use, birth balls, TENS units, aromatherapy, body balancing, and effective pushing. Bring your primary support person and learn a doula’s favorite tips and tricks to feel confident and prepared for labor.
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Instructor: Tracy Haroldson
Price: $60Bringing home a newborn is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming! Welcome to Parenthood: Newborn Care Essentials is designed to give new and expecting parents the confidence and skills they need for those early weeks. In this class, we’ll cover the fundamentals of newborn care, including feeding (breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and formula options), diapering, swaddling, soothing techniques, safe sleep practices, and what to expect in the first few months. You’ll also learn about newborn cues, common challenges, and how to navigate the emotional transition into parenthood. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or need a refresher, this class will help you feel ready to care for your little one with confidence and calm.
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Instructor: Kalie Tenorio
Price: $60Navigate the early weeks of parenthood with confidence in Sweet Slumber: Newborn Sleep & Rhythms. This class is designed to help you understand your baby’s natural sleep patterns while fostering a secure and loving attachment. We’ll explore gentle, attachment-based approaches to sleep, creating sustainable routines and daily rhythms that work for both you and your baby. You’ll also gain practical strategies for surviving the fourth trimester, including soothing techniques, managing day/night confusion, and setting the foundation for healthy sleep habits. Perfect for parents of babies 0-3 months!
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Instructor: Kalie Tenorio
Price: $120Every baby is unique, and so is their path to better sleep! Rested & Connected: Baby & Toddler Sleep Foundations empowers parents of babies 4 months to 2 years with knowledge and tools to create a sleep approach that fits their child’s temperament and their own parenting style. This class covers gentle, attachment-based strategies, as well as a variety of customizable sleep approaches to help with common challenges like regressions, night wakings, and nap transitions. You'll learn how to establish sustainable routines, foster secure attachment, and create a sleep plan that works for your family—because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to healthy, restful sleep.
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Instructor: Kalie Tenorio
Price: $100Big kids need great sleep too! Sleep & Security: Restful Nights for 3-5 Year Olds is designed to help parents navigate sleep challenges unique to the preschool years, from bedtime battles to night wakings and early mornings. In this class, you'll explore a variety of gentle, attachment-based sleep strategies that support your child’s growing independence while maintaining a secure and loving connection. Learn how to create calming bedtime routines, set healthy sleep boundaries, and adapt sleep approaches to fit your child’s temperament and your parenting style. Whether you're transitioning away from naps, dealing with fears, or just looking for more peaceful nights, this class will give you the tools to help your child (and yourself!) get the rest you need.
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Instructor: Condola Garrett
Price: $84Feeding your baby is a journey, and whether you choose to breastfeed, bottle-feed, pump, or combine all three, Milk It 101 will help you feel confident and prepared. In this one-hour class, we’ll cover the basics of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, understanding milk production, achieving a good latch, and introducing a bottle while protecting breastfeeding. We’ll also address common challenges like sore nipples, engorgement, low supply, and sleepy or fussy babies. If things don’t go as planned, we’ll talk about tongue and lip ties, NICU stays, and building supply when direct feeding isn’t possible. Plus, you’ll learn about pumping, milk storage, choosing the right pump, and navigating insurance. We’ll wrap up with an overview of your workplace pumping rights under the PUMP Act and what to do if your employer isn’t providing accommodations.
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Instructor: Nadya Loughrey
Price: $41Hour 1: Postpartum isn’t something you should face alone. This class helps you recover, adapt, and thrive in the 4th trimester. You’ll learn how to set up real support, establish boundaries, and create routines that work. We’ll cover nervous system strategies to manage stress, ways to strengthen relationships (including how to ask for help), and how to make a recovery plan that nurtures both body and mind.
Hour 2: In the second hour, we’ll dive into the messy, beautiful, and overwhelming aspects of postpartum life. Topics include sensory overload, how to manage being touched out, feeding choices (including weaning support), and making decisions that work for you. Finally, we’ll explore the seven types of rest every parent needs because burnout isn’t a badge of honor. This class is your space to find support, community, and take care of yourself while caring for others.
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