Please feel free to email us at:
classes@empoweredbeginningsct.com
Free Prenatal & Postpartum Support Groups
(FREE) Connect & Learn
(FREE) Connect & Learn
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Format: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Topic, Day & Time: Please Click Here to Review The Topic, Day & Time
Note: You must be a client of EB Doulas or Begin With Ashley to participate in this group. The zoom link will be posted in our private facebook group.
A monthly zoom for all EB Doula clients prenatal and parenting with an educational presentation by a relevant speaker (pelvic floor pt, dog trainer to discuss baby and pets, chiropractor, naturopathic doctor, car seat tech, etc. We will also have Q&A at the end of each session.
(FREE) 4th Trimester Support Group
(FREE) 4th Trimester Support Group
Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418
Price: FREE
Day & Time: Wednesday,, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Note: hosted by New Life Doulas
Open to the public, community and support for new families.
(FREE) Baby Wearing Group
(FREE) Baby Wearing Group
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Format: In-Person
Price: FREE
Day & Time: June 3 – July 8 – August 19
Time: 11:45am- 12:45am
Note: Hosted by Meredith Young
Join us for a babywearing meet up! All are welcome to come learn about how to safely use baby carriers. Volunteers will be available to help you with your own carriers or you can try one of our library carriers at the meeting. Members also have the option to check carriers out for the month to try at home. All caregivers and children are welcome. Meetings are free and open to the public!
Click Here to view our lending library
(FREE) Latch & Weight Checks
(FREE) Latch & Weight Checks
Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418
Price: FREE
Day & Time: Friday, 9am-12:30pm
Note: hosted by Milkin’ Melanin
Open to the public, community and support for new families.
(FREE) LGBTQIA+ Support Group
(FREE) LGBTQIA+ Support Group
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418
Price: FREE
Day & Time: Please contact us for the group’s meeting schedule (email here)
Note: Hosted by a queer peer.
Join other LGBTQIA+ families (preconception to 2 years old) for a social support group.
(FREE) Postpartum Support Group
(FREE) Postpartum Support Group
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418
Price: FREE
Day & Time: Friday, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Note: You must be a client of EB Doulas to participate in this group.
Create a connection with other new parents and facilitated by Ashley & Dawn from Begin with Ashley.
(FREE) Q&A With Your Local Doula
(FREE) Q&A With Your Local Doula
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Format: Virtual
Price: FREE
Day & Time: Monday, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Note: You must be a patient of Begin With Ashley to participate in this group. The zoom link will be posted in our private facebook group.
Our Instructors
Ashley Minihan
15+ years of experience
- CD(DONA), CLC, CPST, ICCE
- Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- Certified Childbirth Educator
- Certified Spinning Babies® Parent Educator
- DONA Certified Doula
Instructor for: Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Hello First Trimester, Mindful Birth, Spinning Babies, and Advanced Coping Strategies
Merideth Young
Samantha Heenan
5+ years of experience
- CD(DONA), CPST-I, CPES
- Certified in Child Passenger Safety
- Certified in Placenta Encapsulation
- DONA Certified Doula
Instructor for: Infant Safety & CPR and Breastfeeding
Rebecca Greenberg
5+ years of experience
- CD(DONA)
- DONA Certified Doula
Instructor for: Early Parenting and 4th Trimester Support Group
Danielle Freeman
Dani is the owner of Milkin’ Melanin Lactation Services LLC and the founder of Paving The Way: Diversity In Lactation, Inc. She is a Board Member for the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition assisting employers to become breastfeeding friendly, guiding prospective IBCLC candidates that identify as BIPOC through the process of getting credentialed, and managing the CBC’s social media platforms and CT’s ZipMilk directory.
