The mission of Queer Birth Project is to support LGBTQ families and the professionals that serve them, during family building and early parenting.
For Families:
The Queer Birth Project is currently offering a support group for LGBTQ families, a childbirth education curriculum for LGBTQ families, and no-cost referrals to culturally sensitive and queer birth professionals.
FREE – LGBTQ New & Prospective Parent Group
2nd Saturdays
Walker Community Church
10:00 am – 11:30 am
3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
This free, donation-based group meets every 2nd Saturday at Walker Church. LGBTQIA families with little ones ages 0-3 welcome, as well as expectant and trying families looking to build community!
LGBTQ Childbirth Education Series
Starting January 8th, 2017
Rotating times and locations in January, May and September annually.
http://queerbirthproject.myevent.com/
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For Childbirth Professionals:
Queer Birth Project is currently presenting a wide range of trainings for doulas, childbirth educators, lactation professionals and providers on LGBTQ cultural competency. Check here, or on Facebook for upcoming training dates, or email queerbirthproject@gmail.com for more information.
Our trainings offer a wide range of information on LGBTQ people and birth/parenting (sources and handouts provided), with sections including: LGBTQ families by the numbers (statistics), current definitions, health disparities experienced by LGBTQ people, discussion and activities to explore our own identities and privileges, role-playing to practice language and interrupting oppression, and action steps to help birth workers deepen their allyship and provide competent support to potential LGBTQ clients and families.
All training participants who pass our participation quiz will receive a certificate for their website, and to use for DONA certification or re-certifcation, Hypnobabies re-certification, and possibly other organizations as well (check with your certifying organization).
Video Recordings:
- LGBTQ Positive Birth & Postpartum Doula Training
- LGBTQ Positive Childbirth Educator Training
Upcoming Trainings:
Based locally in Minneapolis, MN, we are developing in-person trainings locally in Minnesota, and live webinar-based trainings for doulas, childbirth educators, and providers around the globe. Stay tuned for more exciting news to come!
Any questions please contact: queerbirthproject@gmail.com 612-616-5509
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