Relationships can go through many changes throughout becoming a parent, and that's totally normal. In fact, 67% of couples report a decrease in relationship satisfaction after welcoming a baby. But there are things you can do right now to help your relationship flourish as you family grows.
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For birthing persons, pregnant or postpartum.

Pregnancy and motherhood can be full of twists and turns, highs and lows. Some of us can even face obstacles that need real, tangible support. Unfortunately, knowing the resources available to you and the support you have the right to access might not always be clear. That's where our resource guide can come in.

We will lead you through a complete map of support and resources available to you throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and all of motherhood.

For birthing persons, pregnant or postpartum.

Whether you're preparing for life with baby or already living in it, it may feel a bit daunting to think about going back to work after parental leave. The good news is that there are things you can do to prepare for such a transition and ways to make this new lifestyle work for you and your family.

Dr. Akilah Reynolds, Licensed Psychologist, specializes in helping parents navigate this time and is bringing her expertise to Canopie! Join us for a presentation full of support around planning and coping, followed by a Q&A. Babies are always welcome!
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For birthing persons, pregnant or postpartum.

Understanding the stages of childbirth is a great way for us to move through the experience with more confidence and self-compassion. While no two births are the same, the journeys our bodies take through labor are physiologically headed in the same direction with the same goal: to meet your little one safely and in the amount of time that's right for your body.

Our expert doula will guide us through a breakdown of labor, covering what happens in every stage, what the stages might feel like, and how we can stay mentally present through it all. We will also discuss hospital bag necessities and how you can make your birthing space feel the most comfortable and safe.
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For birthing persons, pregnant or postpartum.

Whether you're already in the new baby-hood, or you're still awaiting the little one's arrival, you and your partner are probably aware that so much can change during this time. Your best way to safeguard your relationship? Come together as a team, plan, strategize, and communicate. That's exactly what this class allows the space for.

We invite you and your partner to sit down together for this class and enjoy the guidance of our expert host, Aretha Hampton, PhD, LCSW, as she compassionately walks through strategies you can take with you into parenthood.

For both partners, pregnant or postpartum.

It's completely normal for our minds to experience cycles of negative thoughts, especially when we're in the midst of pregnancy and postpartum.

Often, these negative thoughts can seem almost automatic. Together, we can learn evidence-based strategies for dealing with these cycles, reflect on our unique experiences, and share and connect with others in a similar phase of life.
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For both partners, pregnant or postpartum.

In this Ask Me Anything style Open Hour, you have the safe space to ask any question about your postpartum experience and seek guidance on your connection with your newborn. Whether you had a cesarean section or vaginal delivery, you are breast or formula feeding, every recovery experience and baby bond is unique and completely normal.

Most importantly, you never have to deal with it alone. Bring your questions and reflections here and join other moms who are at a similar point in postpartum.
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For postpartum parents.

Prepare for childbirth by learning and practicing gentle movements and positions that can support every phase of your unique birth experience. In this class, our expert doula will offer at least 2 movements for each stage of birth, from early labor to active labor, pushing, and even placenta delivery.

We also review the "golden hour" and mindful positions and practices that can support immediate recovery and bonding.

‍Support persons and/or partners are encouraged to attend.

Bring your postpartum sleep questions to this free-form office hour with Gloria Lopez, LMHC. You can ask anything! How can I get my baby to sleep in a bassinet and not on my chest? How can I get my baby to sleep longer stretches? How can I find deeper sleep? This is a safe space to learn, share, and meet other postpartum moms who get it.
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For postpartum parents. Babies are always welcome 😍

Sleep better now with these 5 actionable evidence-based and research-backed sleep tips, customizable to suit your preferences and lifestyle. We will also take a calming moment at the end of class to send you on your way into what is hopefully a peaceful evening and restorative night's rest. Led by Gloria Lopez, LMHC.
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‍For expecting, new parents, and partners.

Loss and grief can be some of the hardest emotions to move through during pregnancy. The loss of a baby at any stage, the loss of a close friend or family member, and even the fear of losing your baby can all contribute to these heavy feelings. Our minds may be grieving. Our bodies may be grieving. And we are grieving more than the loss of a being who was connected to us; we are grieving a future that felt certain.

This shapeless, boundless, intense feeling can feel lonely. But you are not alone. In this class, we’ll learn how to effectively care for ourselves and others - including friends and family - through difficult times.
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‍For expecting, new parents, and partners.

Sleep directly affects our mood, and when we are deprived of it, we can feel irritable, angry, sad, and more reactionary than normal. In fact, sleep can be the number one thing with which expecting and new moms struggle most. So it's no surprise that sleep is an indicator for nearly all maternal mental health issues.

In this class, you will learn how to get better, more restorative sleep in pregnancy and postpartum, plus how to understand and approach newborn sleep. You'll have plenty of time to ask your personal questions for better snoozes.
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‍For expecting, new parents, and partners.