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SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Foundations for Birth Workers
DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Floor Foundations for Birth Workers\nSaturday\, February 28th from 11 AM- 3 PM \n\nJoin us for an engaging\, hands-on workshop designed to deepen your understanding of the pelvic floor and its vital role throughout pregnancy\, birth\, and the postpartum journey. This session will empower doulas to provide informed\, body-aware\, and trauma-sensitive support to the families they serve. \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nPelvic floor anatomy and function – understanding structure\, strength\, and mobility\nPregnancy and birth support techniques – practical tools for comfort and balance\nPostpartum recovery and healing – supporting restoration after birth\nExercises and breathing practices – simple\, effective ways to promote connection and release\nPelvic pain awareness and referral sources – recognizing when to refer and how to advocate\nSupporting survivors of sexual assault – holding trauma-informed\, compassionate space\nScope of practice – maintaining professionalism and boundaries as a doula\n\n  \nThis training blends evidence-based knowledge with embodied learning\, offering both information and experiential practice. \nWho Should Attend: Doulas\, birth workers\, childbirth educators\, nurses and anyone supporting pregnant or postpartum individuals seeking to expand their skills in pelvic health awareness. \nFacilitator: Dr. Kamaria Washington\, PT\, DPT (she/her) \n\n\nRegistration is required. \nREGISTER HERE: Pelvic Floor Foundations for Birth Workers Registration \nWe will be offering 50% scholarships for Kalamazoo doulas and to inquire by reaching out to birthjustice@rootead.org\n  \nDate: Saturday\, February 28th\, 2026 \nTime: 11 AM – 3 PM \nCost: $225 \nLocation: Rootead Studio\, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49007 \n  \n 
URL:https://rootead.org/event/pelvic-floor-foundations-for-birth-workers-feb-28-2026/
LOCATION:Rootead\, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave\, Suite 3\, Kalamazoo\, 49007
CATEGORIES:Birth Justice,Home
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