This interactive class is for parents who want a calm and connected approach to childbirth and early parenting. Whether you are getting ready for your first birth or looking for new tools to support your growing family, you will learn simple mindfulness skills to help during labor, with your newborn, and while breastfeeding. Through guided activities, discussion, and hands-on practice, you will discover ways to stay present, lower stress, and strengthen your bond with your baby. Join us to build confidence, find calm, and create a caring start for your family.
It is recommended that this class is taken after finishing the childbirth portion of a standard birth class or with previous childbirth experience. If taking classes through Meriter Family Health Education, this class supplements the Birth, Breastfeeding & Baby series or Preparing for Childbirth Virtual class series.
We encourage you to bring, if possible, one support person who will be central in your birth or parenting experience to learn and practice with you.
Please bring pillow/blanket/yoga mat to make a comfortable place for seated meditation and mindfulness practice.
This class will meet on
Thursday, February 26, 2026
at the Jeff Levy Education Center, 2180 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI
Some important information about attending this in-person class (or group):
Any time you are around other people, you may be exposed to illness.
Please only choose in-person classes or groups if you meet all of the following:
- You are comfortable with the risk of being exposed to illness, and
- You are up to date with your vaccinations, and
- You do not have an illness that makes it easier for you to get sick (immunocompromised)
You may not attend class in-person if:
- You test positive for COVID within 10 days of class, or
- You have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID or the Flu within 10 days of class, or
- You have cold or flu symptoms like a fever, stuffiness, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, headache, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, body aches or chills.
Please note that masking at the Jeff Levy Education Center is always optional.
We recommend taking our classes between weeks 24 and 35 of your pregnancy.
Class Cost
$30.00 (Cost includes the registrant plus one adult support person – due to class content and partner specific activities)
Accepted credit cards: Visa, MasterCard & Discover
A week before the class, registrants will get an email with:
- some handouts for your class
- directions to our location
Read more about these classes at Family Health Classes - Madison (unitypoint.org)
Refund Policy
For a full refund, registrants must contact us a week or more before the class. If we must cancel a class, the registrant will be given the chance to reschedule to another class date. If the registrant cannot reschedule, a refund will be given.
If you have any questions or need to cancel or change your class, please reach out to the Family Health Education Department at (608) 417-8446 or email: MSN_FamilyHealth@unitypoint.org.
