Classes, Support Groups, and Meet Ups
Offered by TDC
Birthing and Postpartum Classes with Andrea Denali
These classes support birthing in any setting: at the hospital, home, or birthing center. Each class deeply explores birth, parenting, and beyond through dynamic dialogue and unique hands-on processes. Special bonus sessions are included just for partners, as well as embodied explorations and time for integrating. Space is limited to enhance a comfortable learning environment and allow individual attention.
To learn more about Andrea’s class series contact us or Andrea directly.
Ready to learn all that birth and postpartum stuff?
Discover joyful, down-to-earth classes uniquely crafted for your family.
We offer a different approach to childbirth education that helps you access a deep resourcefulness and resilience as you embark on the life changing journey of pregnancy, birthing, and parenting. Birthing From Within® is a holistic framework for expectant parents who are hungry for nourishing and practical birthing preparation in a class series.
In-Person Weekend Retreats for 2026:
September 19 + 20
November 14 + 15
Bridge To Breastfeeding and Infant Massage
Bridge To Breastfeeding (Bodyfeeding)
Julie McBurney with IBCLC Jessica Altemara
Join us for a unique experience of working through the Bridge to Breastfeeding program to prepare for every element of the postpartum period while establishing breastfeeding.
This is two 3-hour classes (6 hours total), during which we will cover:
How birth affects breastfeeding
• Maximizing the benefits of birth choices while minimizing potential negative effects on breastfeeding
• How to prepare mentally and emotionally for the intensity of life with a newborn
• How to prepare and support your body for postpartum and lactation
• How to set up your support network to fit your feeding goals
• How to prepare your home for the transitional phase and juggling new demands
• Everything from product choices to furniture arrangement to distribution of responsibilities
• Overcoming challenges through adaptivity and resilience
You will have the tools and support to create a Vision or “Breastfeeding Plan,” that will facilitate communicating your goals to all your care providers.
IMUSA Infant Massage course with Julie McBurney and Jessica Altemara
Come join us for 5 week infant massage course.
We will meet for an hour each week to learn:
About research supports that infant massage and infant massage parent education programs can increase parent confidence and attachment.
Massage strokes & touch relaxation for the whole body.
How to choose the best oil for your massage for your baby.
How when Infants who experience regular massage often see reduced stress, nervous system improvements and improved self-regulation and body-awareness.
Ways to recognize your baby’s cues and behavioral states best for massage.
Our classes…
Are always held in small groups to ensure personalized attention. All families are welcome.
Are baby led, it’s okay for babies to cry! We are encouraged to listen to your baby and meet their needs.
Include time for supportive group discussion where parents can share experiences and learn from each other while having fun. Plus a folder of materials on infant massage.
Join TDC Doula, Meredith Wilkinson,
for “Queer New Parent Hangout'“
Sign up at:
bit.ly/QueerParentsSignUp
Or
email us for more information!
Classes with TDC’s Andrea Fowler
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FREE Body/Breast/Bottle Feeding Basics Course at the Orange County Library in Hillsborough
Saturday, October 24 from 9:30am to 11:30am
FREE Body/Breast/Bottle Feeding Basics Course at the Orange County Library in Hillsborough
on Saturday, October 24 from 9:30am to 11:30am
During this FREE course, you will learn small, but impactful adjustments to help ensure your comfort and baby’s ability to remove milk effectively during direct breast/bodyfeeding. We will demonstrate paced bottle feeding, discuss different bottle/nipple shapes and explain how to introduce a bottle, so that you can feed your baby human milk in the way that works best for your family.
Each pregnant or lactating parent may bring along one support partner. Babies in arms(under 1 year) are welcome. The course will be 9:30am - 11:30am including time to address your specific questions and concerns. Snacks and socializing will follow.
Use the registration link below to reserve your spot!
https://orangecountync.librarycalendar.com/event/draftpostpartum-doula-class-34531
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Andrea Fowler
Instructor & Postpartum Doula
Andrea has an array offerings including classes, support groups, stroller walks, book club and swap meets. You can read more about them here or on her website, Gift of Love Postpartum Care.
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Lactation & Pumping Class after Prenatal Yoga $165 per family
After the prenatal yoga class at Carrboro Yoga Company
Sunday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
5 week session starting on August 30 (with one virtual class on September 6)
After the prenatal yoga class at Jewish for Good at the Levin JCC
Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 2pm
5 week session starting on October 18
Support partners are encouraged to join for the lactation class after yoga class ends
Each session includes a 1 hour virtual Make-up/Question & Answer class
Prenatal Lactation & Pumping Class Topics
History of Breast/Bodyfeeding, Benefits & How Lactation Works
Getting Started & First Week Expectations
Positions & Latching
Pumping & Bottle Feeding
Common Lactation Challenges & Frequently Asked Questions
Free Support Groups with Andrea Fowler
These parent support groups and the stroller walking group are located in Chapel Hill, NC, but welcome all parents from the Triangle area.
Free Postpartum Parent Group
Thursday 6 wk series
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Root Cellar
Chapel Hill, NC
Join other parents with newborns in a supportive, evidence-based space welcoming all families. The group aims to build community, share accurate information, offer practical and emotional support, and foster calm and confidence in parenting decisions during the vulnerable postpartum period. Read more about 6 sessions in rotation…
No Reading Required Book Club for New Parents
Thursday, October 8
10am-11:30am
The Root Cellar
Chapel Hill, NC
Monday, October 12
7:30pm-9pm
GoogleMeet
Join other parents in the community as we discuss the above books and how we can actually apply them to the parenting challenges in our real lives. A summary of the books will be given before the discussion, so you do not need to read the books, though you are always welcome to read the full books.
October Books - Good Inside & How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen
Free Stroller Walking Group
Every Tuesday
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Chapel Hill Community Park
Chapel Hill, NC
Meet other parents, including pregnant, postpartum, and toddler parents, as we walk with our little ones and discuss the challenges and successes of our parenting journeys. To find out exact location and connect with the host details please contact us.
Tuesday September 15th
&
Tuesday December 8th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Chapel Hill Community Park - Playground
Free Community Stuff Swap with Special Speakers
You are invited to join other parents with newborns through preschoolers to share baby clothes, maternity clothes, nursing clothes, pumping supplies, bottle feeding items and any other items with other parents in our community.
You do not need to bring anything to participate! Please take home anything that you need and all the leftover items will be donated to Welcome Baby in Durham.