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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 >>>

  • Only Kindness Makes Sense Anymore: a 2-Day Retreat
    Only Kindness Makes Sense Anymore: a 2-Day Retreat
    Sat, Nov 16
    Zoom
    Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM EST – Nov 17, 2024, 4:00 PM EST
    Zoom
    Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM EST – Nov 17, 2024, 4:00 PM EST
    Zoom
    The MBPF is honored to host a special 2-day online retreat "Only Kindness Makes Sense Anymore" facilitated by renowned mindfulness instructor, Bob Stahl, PhD and Nancy Bardacke, CNM, MA, MBCP Founding Director and MBCP Faculty for this special event.
  • 9-Week MBCP Course for Expectant Parents
    9-Week MBCP Course for Expectant Parents
    Sat, Jan 04
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Jan 04, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Mar 01, 2025, 12:30 PM EST
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Jan 04, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Mar 01, 2025, 12:30 PM EST
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Our Series 2025-A beginning 4 January - 1 March 2025 is now open for enrollment!
  • 4-Week Condensed MBCP Course for Expectant Parents
    4-Week Condensed MBCP Course for Expectant Parents
    Sat, Feb 01
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Feb 01, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 21, 2025, 12:30 PM EST
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Feb 01, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 21, 2025, 12:30 PM EST
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Our Series 2025-A beginning 01 February - 22 February 2025 is now open for enrollment!
  •  2025-A MBCP Teacher Training
     2025-A MBCP Teacher Training
    Tue, Sep 09
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Sep 09, 2025, 12:30 PM EDT – Jun 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    Sep 09, 2025, 12:30 PM EDT – Jun 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
    Live on Zoom + Virtual Classroom
    We are now accepting applications for our September 2025 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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