MonkeyMind Wellness & Wildflowers Midwifery is an Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine practice, Midwifery Practice, birth education and doula service in the Gainsville / Ocala, Florida. Offerings include : Midwifery Care, Reproductive Health and Fertility support with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pregnancy support, Placental Medicine
Class Offerings
While our office provides consultations and some in-care birth education, we work with talented and beautiful humans to provide in person, sprit centered and physiologic birth education. Please see below for information, dates and how to register.
Birth Education Series
Becoming Birth: A Journey into Birth and Postpartum Preparation
Join birth and postpartum doulas, Caro and Alicia, in an exploration of physiological birth and the importance of a supported postpartum. In this 3 class series, mamas and their support team will gather in circle to explore embodied anatomy, physiology, and nutrition while welcoming and uncovering the layers of the deeper questions around this transformative experience.
To register, please call:
Caro: 786-454-0085
Alicia: 253-241-4143
Upcoming Series Dates 2025:
April 25, 26, 27th
May 30, 31, June 1
Class Details:
This is a three day class series of 3 hr each (approximately 9 hours total); attendance is required for all classes in the series. Series should be taken in the Second trimester of your pregnancy depending on availability. Class is limited to 4 Birthing Mamas and their Support {of up to two people}.
Class 1 :: what is alive in you? your birth journey
Compassionately inquire and process curiosities and emotions surrounding your journey
Give creative expression for underlying needs, hopes, fears to surface
Connect deeply with your body, baby, and the elements of life through embodiment practices
Balance ancient and modern birth wisdom
Build your blood volume with essential nutrients, mindful eating practices, and proper hydration
Subtly Integrate Ritual and Rhythm and Self-Care into your daily Birthing Journey
class 2 :: these bones were made for birthing. your balanced body
Sculpt to bring light to inner knowings and unrecognized beliefs about birth and parenthood
Understand the anatomy of a pregnant mama including fetal positioning in utero and birthing
Learn the fascinating nonlinear physiology of all stages of childbirth
Understand the hormones of birth and how your body is made for this biological process
Honor the wisdom of your placenta
Experience specialized positions to support a more easeful birthing journey, including bodywork and rebozo support
Integrate various proven pain-coping techniques as physical and mental training for your birth
class 3 :: comA·dre·ship. your supported postpartum
Join us in a cultural exploration of postpartum traditions around the globe
Set yourself up for a vital and thriving postpartum experience through proper nutrition and body care
Enjoy a framework for setting up your support system
Celebrate the transformation into Mother and honor your needs during the 4th Trimester
Feel safe in understanding Baby’s needs and various infant care techniques that support natural development
Take a look at the anatomy of breastfeeding
Experience a Ceremonial Water Blessing
Investment:
$300 This includes the pregnant person and up to two support persons.