what is
Blossoming Mums Birth circle?
Build on your Strength, Connection & Confidence as you approach birth with this 6 week Blossoming Mums Birth Circle — a space for pregnant women to feel and express through art or words this transition in a supportive space among other pregnant women. Make space internally and prepare physically for birth of the baby and this powerful transition.
Value – 150 Euro
Duration: 2 hours
Week 1
Meeting each other.
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Birthing from within, using art as e medium to explore you emotional landscape around birth.
Space to share. Closing with a 30 mins yoga session.
Week 2
Breath and Sound. We practice breathing techniques to relax, regulate the nervous system and the role sound plays in releasing pain and discomfort.
Ending with 30 minutes yoga and a guided meditation.
Week 3
Birth as a rite a passage.
Using colours and paper you will be invited through a guided meditation to consider, birth in your culture.
After some space for sharing we finish with yoga and a guided meditation.
week 4
Breathing and moving during birth.
Learning and practicing various resting and birthing postures.
What can support you through birth!
One hour yoga.
week 5
Through art in a guided meditation you will be invited to draw or shape in clay your image of mother.
After some time to reflect and share we finish with a 30 minutes yoga and guided meditation.
Week 6
Post-birth care, rest and nourishment for mother and baby.
30 mins yoga
Finishing with tea and refreshments to mark the end of the BMB.
Dates for Blossoming Mums Birth circle 2025
Frequently asked questions
Who is it suitable for?
For pregnant women from the second trimester to the last weeks. Anyone that is looking for a community and learning, exploring space we undergo through this transition.
What if I miss a session?
There is not much that can be done for that but when you book do your best to see if you can fit most dates.
What should I bring with me?
Water bottle, snacks, notebook will be all you need.
How does this help me prepare for birth?
A big transition such as birth leading to motherhood is one of the most powerful strongly embodied experiences of a woman’s life. This 6 weeks offers you the space to voice, feel deeper, be nourished in the company of others voicing their experiences. Birth Art can support you in subtle and deep ways. And we will work on the physical preparation too.
About parking
Since Women’s Den is located in the centre of Schiedam we have no parking spaces near the building. However, there are paid parking spaces in the surrounding areas nearby the centre and free spaces within 10 walking minutes distance.
Location
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