Babywearing for Perinatal and Birth Professionals
In this series of 10 classes you'll learn the most important skills for helping your clients gain their confidence and for expertly using this essential tool yourself in your own practice.
Classes are one hour each and take place at the Ready Set GROW space next door to Milagros Boutique in Northeast Portland, one weekday evening each month (no classes in June or July). We begin each class with a 5-10 minutes of networking and connection, then focus on absorbing information and practicing for the rest of the hour. All carriers and weighted dolls for hands-on experience during class are provided for no additional fee. Light snacks will be provided, sometimes even a pizza!
Classes are one hour each and take place at the Ready Set GROW space next door to Milagros Boutique in Northeast Portland, one weekday evening each month (no classes in June or July). We begin each class with a 5-10 minutes of networking and connection, then focus on absorbing information and practicing for the rest of the hour. All carriers and weighted dolls for hands-on experience during class are provided for no additional fee. Light snacks will be provided, sometimes even a pizza!
Series Schedule
Classes take place from 7:00-8:00pm and are taught by Amy Rainbow and Marcie Berzinskas of Adjoyn.
Friday, January 11th: Babywearing Safety
Ergonomics, best practices, and safety features of all carrier types
Thursday, February 21st: Newborns/Preemies/Special Cases
Physiology, positioning, and safety warnings
Friday, March 15th: Identifying and Using Any Carrier Type
Help clients identify hand-me-down carriers, check for integrity, and find safety instructions
Thursday, April 25th: Kangaroo Care with Babywearing
Benefits, safety, techniques, all carrier types
Thursday, May 16th: Tandem Wearing
Wear two babies of the same or different ages babies
BONUS this month: prepare for hot weather wearing questions
(June/July off)
Thursday, August 1st: Infant Development
Supporting the 4th trimester, tummy time, infants pushing/seat popping/leaning, when to begin facing out, Narrow Based Carriers, and infant hip health
Thursday, September 26th: Teaching confidence
Build your confidence and help teach to confidence, "planting the seed" to caregivers to use babywearing
BONUS this month: Teaching back carrying
Thursday, October 24th: Breastfeeding while babywearing
Mechanics, positions, all carrier types
Thursday, November 14th: Mechanics of fit
How to make adjustments to all carrier types
Thursday, December 19th: Woven wraps
All the things! Use, sizes, fibers, lexicon, and more
All classes are from 7:00-8:00pm
Friday, January 11th: Babywearing Safety
Ergonomics, best practices, and safety features of all carrier types
Thursday, February 21st: Newborns/Preemies/Special Cases
Physiology, positioning, and safety warnings
Friday, March 15th: Identifying and Using Any Carrier Type
Help clients identify hand-me-down carriers, check for integrity, and find safety instructions
Thursday, April 25th: Kangaroo Care with Babywearing
Benefits, safety, techniques, all carrier types
Thursday, May 16th: Tandem Wearing
Wear two babies of the same or different ages babies
BONUS this month: prepare for hot weather wearing questions
(June/July off)
Thursday, August 1st: Infant Development
Supporting the 4th trimester, tummy time, infants pushing/seat popping/leaning, when to begin facing out, Narrow Based Carriers, and infant hip health
Thursday, September 26th: Teaching confidence
Build your confidence and help teach to confidence, "planting the seed" to caregivers to use babywearing
BONUS this month: Teaching back carrying
Thursday, October 24th: Breastfeeding while babywearing
Mechanics, positions, all carrier types
Thursday, November 14th: Mechanics of fit
How to make adjustments to all carrier types
Thursday, December 19th: Woven wraps
All the things! Use, sizes, fibers, lexicon, and more
All classes are from 7:00-8:00pm
Fees
Classes may be purchased for $20 each.
Online versions are also available for $40 per class. To encourage community interaction, in-person classes are more affordable.
A mix of "half 'n half" is also available: 5 in-person classes and 5 online classes, of your choosing, for $25/class.
*More savings! Agree to volunteer your new skills to at least 3 Portland Area Babywearing meetings and get another $20 off the bundle of in-person classes.
- Save 25% by purchasing the whole year of 10 classes in advance for $150.
- Bring your fee down to $13/class with a volunteer agreement.*
Online versions are also available for $40 per class. To encourage community interaction, in-person classes are more affordable.
A mix of "half 'n half" is also available: 5 in-person classes and 5 online classes, of your choosing, for $25/class.
*More savings! Agree to volunteer your new skills to at least 3 Portland Area Babywearing meetings and get another $20 off the bundle of in-person classes.
Need something customized for your small group? All classes can also be delivered as private sessions in person or as online sessions, or schedule a private group session. We are also available to speak at conferences, play groups, support groups, and other events. Contact Adjoyn to start arranging something special today!
Why choose Adjoyn for your workshop?
- Evidence-based up-to-date information from a Certified Babywearing Consultant, Amy Rainbow and Marcie Berzinskas.
- All carriers and weighted dolls provided
- All participants receive access to carrier discounts and Adjoyn specials
- Post-workshop questions and support provided
- Amy has guest lectured about babywearing for Birthingway's Postpartum Doulas curriculum, as well as presented at the WEAR babywearing conference (and hopefully will present at this year's International Babywearing Conference!)
- Amy is the chair of Babywearing International's Education Committee, a board member of Portland's local BWI chapter and Winner of Babywearing International's Perla Robertson Distinguished Babywearing Educator of the Year award, 2017. Also nominated for WEAR Babywearing Educator of the Year, 2017.
- Marcie has served as both a local and national board member for Babywearing International, and continues to volunteer for Portland Area Babywearing and serve her community through professional babywearing consultations and classes.
Refund Policy
We understand life happens! In the event you cannot make it to class, we have a refund policy.
- 100% of your class fee shall be returned if you're giving birth yourself or attending the birth of your child.
- 50% refund and 50% credit to another class if you're attending a birth.
- 100% credit to another class for all other reasons.
Past Events -- We had a great class in January! That's me on the far left with 7 postpartum professionals learning all about babywearing! Students included doulas, retail professionals, and a chiropractor. Thanks for attending!!
