From Womb to World
Childbirth Education from the Midwifery Perspective
May 2026, Dates to be announced soon
at Secure Beginnings in Oak View
$400/family (sliding scale available)
with Tania McCracken and Maya Kokatay
This three-part series is designed to prepare you for an empowered, informed, and connected birth experience. This is also an opportunity to connect with others on the same journey. We’ll explore essential aspects of childbirth, offering a holistic approach:
- Physical, Emotional, and Relational Aspects of Birth: Gain an understanding of the different phases of labor, the postpartum period, and the unique needs and strengths that arise during each stage.
- Tools for Empowerment: Learn how to make informed and empowered choices and stay connected to yourself, your baby and your support team, no matter the birth setting or challenges you may face.
- The Baby’s Role: Discover how your baby is an active, aware participant in the birthing process, and explore tools for supporting their experience through each phase of labor.
- Mindfulness and Connection: Practice mindfulness techniques for nervous system regulation to use in labor, birth, and throughout your parenting journey.
- The Birth Partner’s Role: Gain valuable tools and insights to help you feel confident, informed, and grounded as a birth partner, and learn practical tools to provide skilled, attuned support.
- Community Network: Create a supportive community with others on the same journey, sharing insights and experiences, and building lasting connections.
Maya and Tania enjoy working together to support birthing families and also love exploring the trails of the Ojai Valley. You can learn more about Tania in this website and more about Maya here.
Maya Kokatay
Event History
Community Event
Who: Families and all providers supporting families before, during and after birth
What: Film Screening followed by Panel Discussion to raise funds for Nordhoff high school students to volunteer in Tanzania.
Where: Ojai Art Center at 113 S. Montgomery St, Ojai
When: March 22nd, 2026
4:15pm Mingle with local birth professionals
4:30pm Film Screening
5:45pm Local birth professionals introduced
6:00pm Panel Discussion with local doctors
who choose home birth for themselves
Why:
- http://nhs-live.comSupport LIVE club volunteering in Tanzania
- Learn about birth options through film
- Get your questions answered by local providers or our panelists.
- This is an opportunity for local providers and families to connect.
Nordhoff LIVE Club is a student-run club who work to fund, and take, an international service trip. This summer, eleven Nordhoff students will be traveling to Arusha, Tanzania, where they will partake in an ongoing community development or renovation project while learning about the people and culture of the region. Learn more at nhs-live.com!
Tickets
- Donate here to reserve your spot in advance:
Venmo @Tania-McCracken - Or donate at the door
