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Welcome to Mindful Birthing

The birth of a child is truly a beginning, not only of a new being entering this world, but also of individuals becoming or deepening their role as a parent. Becoming a parent is perhaps the most profound transformation in the adult life cycle.

The Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Program (MBCP) has been created to serve those going through this transformation and who then continue to work at one of the most important, joyous, and stressful jobs on the planet, that of nurturing and caring for the next generation. We're glad you're here!

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UPCOMINg EVENTS >>>

  • 9-Week MBCP Course for Expectant Parents
    9-Week MBCP Course for Expectant Parents
    Sat, May 18
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    May 18, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Jul 14, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    May 18, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Jul 14, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Our Series 2024-C beginning 18 May 2024 is now open for enrollment!
  • International Conference on Mindfulness – 2024
    International Conference on Mindfulness – 2024
    Fri, Aug 02
    Bangor, Wales, UK
    Aug 02, 2024, 8:00 AM – Aug 06, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Bangor, Wales, UK
    Aug 02, 2024, 8:00 AM – Aug 06, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Bangor, Wales, UK
    Join us at ICM 2024 in Bangor, UK, 2-6 Aug 2014 to explore mindfulness in a changing world. Be part of the discussion, engage with thought leaders – including Jon Kabat-Zinn and Rhonda McGee – and help shape the conversation.
  • The International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health Conference 2024
    The International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health Conference 2024
    Wed, Sep 04
    Barcelona
    Sep 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
    Sep 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
    Join us for an MBCP Workshop at the International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health Conference 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, 4-7 September. The theme of the conference is Advancing Perinatal Mental Health: Bridging Familial, Cultural and Geographic Contexts (It’s a small world!).
  • MBCP Teacher Training for Health Professionals
    MBCP Teacher Training for Health Professionals
    Tue, Sep 10
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Sep 10, 2024, 12:30 PM EDT – Jun 24, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Sep 10, 2024, 12:30 PM EDT – Jun 24, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    We are now accepting applications for our September 2024 MBCP Teacher Training!

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Couple doing ice practice
Mindful Birthing Class Body Scan
Mindful Birthing Mum's and Babies
Mindful Birthing Book
With Mindful Birthing, Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife and mindfulness teacher, lays out her innovative program for pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience, mindfulness meditation, and mind/body medicine, Bardacke offers practices that will help you find calm and ease during this life-changing time, providing lifelong skills for healthy living and wise parenting.
Nancy Bardacke with Parent Group
Nancy Bardacke Teaching
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