Do you know a low income pregnant low-income family in need of doula care or childbirth / lactation education?
Give them a doula for the Holidays!
Call or text 510-393-7380 for details!
Category Archives: classes and workshops
ICTC – International Center for Traditional Childbearing Birthworker Training
Join us for a comprehensive training of birth, postpartum and breastfeeding care!
This training is in depth and culturally sensitive – see card above or call for details.
Ongoing mentorship assistance is available to local students as well as the opportunity to serve our east bay families as a community birth worker with Shiphrah’s Circle Community Doula Program.
For curriculum question, speak to the certified trainer, Samsarah Morgan.
To register see the link above or see the flyer below to contact ICTC.
Act quickly to qualify for scholarships.
See our Facebook event for this training!
About your trainer:
Samsarah Morgan is an ICTC certified trainer. She is the mother of 5 grown sons and the grandmother of 3. She is a birth and postpartum caregiver, counselor, coach and hypnotherapist in Oakland Ca. Her private practice, Nia Healing Center for Birth and Family Life provides services to enrich and facilitate strong bonds within families and communities. She is the Executive director of Oakland Better Birth foundation which has as its mission the prevention of infant and maternal mortality in Oakland, CA and Alameda County for all and especially within the African American community by offering childbirth and breastfeeding information as well as doula services to any family regardless of their ability to pay. She is the author of 3 books: “Children’s Village Tales of an Urban Nana “, “The Birth Plan” and “Birth. A Black Woman’s Survival Guide” (to be released summer 2017)
To stay in the loop on this and other training Like our page – https://www.facebook.com/ICTC-Full-Circle-Doula-Trainings-wih-Samsarah-Morgan-DD-Cht-CD-ICTC-183577442064733/
Childbirth Education 4 The Community
Thank you for your inquiry into my childbirth education series
Childbirth Ed 4 The Community!
If you desire an unmediated birth, or are open to certain interventions. This class will share with you all for the options, and provide you with vital informed consent. This is vital in the effort to make decisions that match your needs and ensure optimum health or your and your new arrival.
My classes consist of 4 core units and many electives which are fun and supportive of your desire to have a happy and healthy pregnancy!
Pregnancy and Nutrition
Stages of labor
Comfort Techniques
Labor and Birth
Caesarean Section (the surgery and prevention)
The New Born
Breastfeeding
Possible electives: (TBA)
Babywearning
Maternal and Infant Massage
Belly Dance and other dance for birth!
The Rebozo!
Cost :
Family income over 20K sliding scale 100- 200.00
Under 20k sliding scale 5 – 80 dollars.
No family is ever turned away due to finances.
The one fee allows you to take the classes as many times as you wish until your baby’s birth!
And you are welcome back as our honored guest to share your birth story with other parents and of course we want to see your beautiful baby! (or babies!)
Reading List
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina Mae Gaskin
The Doula Guide to Birth by Anada Lowe
Pregnancy Book
Birth Book
Immunization Book by Sears and Sears
The Birth Plan by Samsarah Morgan DD Cht CD (ICTC)
Participants in my class are able to access a draft copy of my upcoming book The Birth Plan – click the link to begin reading! You are free to access the book EVEN if you don’t take my class! It is my gift to you!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dfNYtUn9UjPOV01J8_HnMBhYoWb3CxizC8Vu69EfHe8/edit?usp=sharing
If you would like to register for this class – please speak to instructor Samsarah Morgan 510-393-7380, you are also free to join us on Tuesdays 7-9 pm at Oakland Peace Center, 111 Fairmont Avenue, Oakland Ca
You may go to EventBrite if you wish to register on line! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/childbirth-ed-4-the-community-tickets-25557879305
Or text Samsarah Morgan so she knows to expect you or call to ask questions!
Please be on time and bring healthy snacks!
See you soon!
Samsarah Morgan
Join our facebook group to receive information on our other free and low cost parenting classes and education
Samsarah Morgan, DD., Cht. LC CD (ICTC)
Bio
Ms. Morgan is an Interfaith Minister and Counselor, Apprentice Midwife, Family Life Coach, Doula and Hypnotherapist. She is the founder of Nia Center for birth and family life. She is a birth and postpartum caregiver and childbirth and parenting educator, and is this year celebrating 37 years as a birth worker and trainer.
She is the mother of 5 grown sons and the grandmother of three, and so, she has firsthand experience of the joys and challenges of parenting! She is the director of Nia: A family life practice, as well as Birth Professionals of the Bay Area and her private practice has offered counseling and healing sessions as well as workshops, seminars and retreats for individuals, couples, and families since 1991.
She is an apprentice of Midwife Selena Green, CPM .
Samsarah is the Director of Shiphrah’s Circle Community Doula Program a comprehensive and full spectrum Doula support and parenting education program, which provides these services for low income and working class families.
Samsarah has been a trainer of birthworkers for approx 20 years through her own organization, beginning Spring of 2016 she will offer doula certification via ICTC (International Center for Traditional Childbearing) as well as other opportunities for the mentorship, education and training of birth and postpartum professionals.
She is a contributing writer for several on line magazines, including Weigh loss solutions 360 magazine, Every Little Thing, Birth babies and Beyond , and Occupy Oakland Media Collective. Her book, “The Children’s Village. Tales of an Urban Nana.”, was published July 22, 2015 . Her books, Birth: A Black Woman’s Survival Guide is expected in the Spring of 2017 and “The Birth Plan” is expected December of 2016.
She is member of the board for the Sacred Birth Angels Foundation, as well as the Founding Member of The Oakland Better Birth Foundation, and The Decolonize (Occupy) Pregnancy Birth and Parenting Caucus of Occupy Oakland, She serves also as board member of KPFA Community Radio Listener Service Board.
She is an advisory board member of The California Adolescent Health Collaborative and Brighter Beginnings study: Breastfeeding to Reduce Breast Cancer: Among Young Mothers in Diverse Communities Research Project.
http://www.niahealingcenter.org
http://www.doulasamsarah.wordpress.com
Childbirth Ed 4 The Community
Cost ( 5.00- 80..00 / per couple sliding scale for the series ) on a donation basis!
Free to those who need this.
Join us for on-going sessions of childbirth education and breastfeeding training – join whenever you are ready! Text the instructor at 510-393-7380 tell her our name – you partners name – you email and due date! Looking forward to seeing you!
This class is a fundraising event for Oakland Better Birth Foundation! Visit and like our Facebook page!
Join instructor Samsarah Morgan, doula, educator and coach as she shares with you the joys and challenges of childirth and early parenting!
This class will meet the needs of families birthing at home , hospital or birthing center!!
Topics:
Pregnancy
Nutrition
Birth Plans and Interventions
Labor and Delivery
Labor coping techniques
C-Section and recovery
Breastfeeding Basics and Troubleshooting, and more!
Peace and Baby Blessings!
This class is a fundraising event for the Oakland Better Birth Foudation.
Please register so that we have an idea of attendance .
Join our facebook group to recive information on our other free and low cost parenting classes and education
ICTC Full Circle Doula Training in Oakland!
Join me as I bring Sis Shafia Monroe’s Full Circle Doula Training to Oakland.
As you may know, I am a newly certified ICTC Full Circle Doula Trainer.
Visit ICTCmidwives.org for information and to register ! Although your registration is beign handled by the folks in Portland – feel free to cal lme with questions about the class. You can reach me on 510-595-5534.
Childbirth Education 4 The Community
We are proud of offer low free slidign scale childbirth education to any family who wishes to attend.
Your instructor is Samsarah Morgan our ED and ICTC Certified Doula Trainer. Please join our parents group on Facebook to be kept in form of all of the classes and workshops we offer!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/852257788233148/?ref=br_tf
Childbirth Education For The Community Face Book Group
Childbirth ed has a open enrollement families can join whenever thy are ready! The slidign scale is 5-80/per family. Call or text Samsarah for details!
Childbirth Education For The Community
Cost ( 5.00- 50.00 / per couple sliding scale for the series ) on a donation basis! Free to those who need this.
Join us for 7 sessions of childbirth education and breastfeeding training
This class is a fundraising event for Oakland Better Birth Foundation! Visit and like our Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/The-Oakland-Better-Birth-Foundation-766107200077253/?fref=ts you can email the instructor via the page!
Join instructor Samsarah Morgan, doula, educator, and coach as she shares with you the joys and challenges of childirth and early parenting!
This class will meet the needs of families birthing at home , hospital or birthing center!! http://www.niahealingcenter.org
Topics:
Pregnancy
Nutrition
Birth Plans and Interventions
Labor and Delivery
Labor coping techniques
C-Section and recovery
Breastfeeding Basics and Troubleshooting, and more!
To register for this class please call ot text instructor Samsarah Morgan at 510 393 7380!
Peace and Baby Blessings!
This class is a fundraising event for the Oakland Better Birth Foudation.
Announcing Shiphrah’s Circle!
The Oakland Better Birth Foundation will be offering a unique doula practice to the Bay Area Community, Shiphrahs Circle Community Doula Program!
Join us in the circle for a hearty breakfast and to receive the following resources:
Pregnancy Testing
Birth Doula Support
Full Spectrum (Abortion) Doula Support
Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding Education
Bereavement Counseling (Grief support for loss due to miscarriage, abortion, or infant death)
Parenting Education and support
Referrals to local midwives and OB’s
Adoption information and referrals
All services are offered on a sliding scale and are free if needed.
Our target start date is April 2016 – RSVP here or check our website to receive notification of of our meeting place and time!
We look forward to serving you!
Samsarah Morgan
Executive Director and Doula
Call 510-496-3491 with questions!
Join us for Childbirth Education and C-Section Avoidance Classes
Join us for Childbirth Education in Richmond!
Hello and thank you for shopping at the Pregnancy Birth and Baby Boutique!
We will be honored to help you prepare for the most exciting and sometimes most stressful time in a family’s life – the birth of a baby! The following classes are being offered to support you mind, body and soul.
Please sign our mailing list.
We are adding new classes every month. If there is a class you would like to have us offer, please let me know lsamsarahmorgan@gmail.com.
There is a fee for classes and if your family needs please pay what you can – please do not let finances keep you from getting information that will have you have a more satisfying birth and breastfeeding experience!
Feel free to call me with any questions 510 -393 7380. Samsarah Morgan, Instructor and Class Coordinator. NOTE: No class on Thanksgiving!
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Wednesdays 1-3pm and Saturdays 5-7 pm
Childbirth Preparation and C-section Avoidance Series
These classes will cover all a family needs to know to make wise choices and have a healthy birth experience. Learn the role of a doula and birth plan in taking charge of your experience with medical personnel. This class is suitable for families birthing at home, hospital and birth center.
Fees: 20.00 / per unit or 80.00 paid in full for the series.
Class 1
Pregnancy and Labor
What’s needs to possibly avoid high risk situations in labor?
Topics: Fetal Development. Diet and exercise. prenatal testing. How does labor start? How can I mange labor with medications?
Class 2
Birth at home – Birth in a hospital.
What is it like to birth at home? Is this an option for your family?
What is the hospital experience? What are common medical procedures offered to women in labor?
Class 3
Cesarean section.
What is a cesarean section? When might it be necessary? How can an unneeded surgery be avoided? Discussing VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section)
Class 4
My New Born Baby. My New Life as a Mother
Topics: What are the needs of you newborn? What procedures will the hospital staff offer to you after the birth of your child? Breastfeeding: a quick how to Guide.
Your first week with your new baby.
Class 5 Labor Preparation Exercises
Topics: we will discuss positions that encourage a smooth labor – breathing relaxation, hypnosis, and other tools that help labor progress powerfully and naturally. Even if you plan to use medications – these tools will prove to be a huge help in early labor!
The following classes are coming soon – please sign our mailing list to be informed of our start date or email me on lsamsarahmorgan@mail.com
Breastfeeding: Tips and Tools
Meet the Midwife night
Do I need a doula? Doula information night!
Dancing for Birth
Nutrition for Pregnancy and Birth
Hypnosis for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
To register for classes. Click the link – http://goo.gl/forms/EHQrBS63mu
Payments can be made via cash, check payable to Samsarah Morgan, and paypal to niahealingcenter@aol.com
Help spread the word!
Join us for Childbirth Education in Richmond!
Hello and thank you for shopping at the Pregnancy Birth and Baby Boutique!
We will be honored to help you prepare for the most exciting and sometimes most stressful time in a family’s life – the birth of a baby! The following classes are being offered to support you mind, body and soul.
Please sign our mailing list.
We are adding new classes every month. If there is a class you would like to have us offer, please let me know lsamsarahmorgan@gmail.com.
There is a fee for classes and if your family needs please pay what you can – please do not let finances keep you from getting information that will have you have a more satisfying birth and breastfeeding experience!
Feel free to call me with any questions 510 -393 7380. Samsarah Morgan, Instructor and Class Coordinator. NOTE: No class on Thanksgiving!
___________________________________________________________
Wednesdays 1-3pm and Saturdays 5-7 pm
Childbirth Preparation and C-section Avoidance Series
These classes will cover all a family needs to know to make wise choices and have a healthy birth experience. Learn the role of a doula and birth plan in taking charge of your experience with medical personnel. This class is suitable for families birthing at home, hospital and birth center.
Fees: 20.00 / per unit or 80.00 paid in full for the series.
Class 1
Pregnancy and Labor
What’s needs to possibly avoid high risk situations in labor?
Topics: Fetal Development. Diet and exercise. prenatal testing. How does labor start? How can I mange labor with medications?
Class 2
Birth at home – Birth in a hospital.
What is it like to birth at home? Is this an option for your family?
What is the hospital experience? What are common medical procedures offered to women in labor?
Class 3
Cesarean section.
What is a cesarean section? When might it be necessary? How can an unneeded surgery be avoided? Discussing VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section)
Class 4
My New Born Baby. My New Life as a Mother
Topics: What are the needs of you newborn? What procedures will the hospital staff offer to you after the birth of your child? Breastfeeding: a quick how to Guide.
Your first week with your new baby.
Class 5 Labor Preparation Exercises
Topics: we will discuss positions that encourage a smooth labor – breathing relaxation, hypnosis, and other tools that help labor progress powerfully and naturally. Even if you plan to use medications – these tools will prove to be a huge help in early labor!
The following classes are coming soon – please sign our mailing list to be informed of our start date or email me on lsamsarahmorgan@mail.com
Breastfeeding: Tips and Tools
Meet the Midwife night
Do I need a doula? Doula information night!
Dancing for Birth
Nutrition for Pregnancy and Birth
Hypnosis for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
To register for classes. Click the link – http://goo.gl/forms/EHQrBS63mu
Payments can be made via cash, check payable to Samsarah Morgan, and paypal to niahealingcenter@aol.com
Help spread the word!
The Oakland Better Birth Foundation 