We also encourage each woman and partner to take advantage of the many classes and
support groups we recommend — from prenatal yoga, yoga for labor workshop, and
postpartum mommy and me yoga classes, positive birth story pregnancy circles, community new mother blessing ceremonies,
annual family reunion,
postpartum mom circles, pregnancy retreats and a variety of other educational, supportive, and fun events, classes, and ways to connect with other likeminded people and build community — in an effort to bring back the needed village it takes to raise a new baby, and new parents.
This past weekend, I was fortunate to speak at
Postpartum Support International's (PSI)
annual conference, whose clear and inspirational mission is posted on their website: