Education Services

Pregnancy & Postpartum Courses

We believe that comprehensive childbirth education is the cornerstone of informed consent.

Childbirth Education

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    Condensed Childbirth Education

    A one-on-one childbirth education class provided virtually

    Looking for personalized childbirth education that fits your schedule? Our condensed virtual class offers a 2.5-hour private session with one of our childbirth educators, designed to give you the essentials in a focused, supportive format.

    What’s included:

    • A live, one-on-one session tailored to your questions and circumstances

    • Practical handouts: Packing for Labor List, Birth Preference Guide, and Preparing for Postpartum Checklist

    • Follow-up email with additional resources, including labor position guidance, breastfeeding, and more

    This glass is a great option if you want flexible scheduling, individualized attention, or a refresher course. Whether you’re short on time or just prefer a private setting, you’ll come away with tools and confidence to approach birth and postpartum with clarity.

    For questions, please reach out to cbe@newlifebirthservices.org

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    Your Birth Illuminated

    Six weeks of in-person, group classes at Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center

    Your Birth Illuminated (YBI) is designed to help you prepare for birth and early parenthood with both knowledge and confidence. This series combines evidence-based information with interactive group discussions and couple activities so you can explore what matters most to your family and make choices that fit your unique needs.

    Over the course of the class, you will:

    • Build a strong understanding of the physiology of birth

    • Learn practical tools and strategies for navigating the unexpected

    • Explore decision-making frameworks that honor your values and preferences

    • Practice communication and coping skills with your partner or support person

    • Connect with a supportive group of families who are preparing for birth alongside you

    The emphasis throughout is on confidence and resilience, helping you face the physical, emotional, and relational challenges of birth and parenting with strength and clarity.

Belly Binding

DIY: Ayurvedic Self-Massage & Bengkung Belly Binding
$90.00
One time
$45.00
For 2 months

Drawing from many traditions, the techniques we share in this self-paced course promote deep abdominal wellness, core stability, and healing in the postpartum time. The fee includes access to the self-paced four-module course, a handmade organic cotton wrap, & Ayurvedic Vata-Pacifying oil. For clients outside of the Albuquerque Area, a shipping rate will be calculated in addition to the course & supply fee and will be invoiced separately.


✓ Unlimited lifetime access
✓ No supply delivery fee for Albuquerque clients

Prenatal Breastfeeding & Pumping Class

Provided prenatally by one of our Certified Lactation Consultants (CLCs), this 60-minute, one-on-one course is designed to help you enter your and your baby’s breastfeeding relationship feeling confident and knowledgeable. This course is provided virtually via our HIPAA-compliant network and is available worldwide.

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Meet our Education Team

Jaelan Mincey, Childbirth Education
Judy Key, Childbirth Education
Carrie Aiken, Belly Binding
Rebekah Martinez, Lactation