Thriving After Birth:

A One-Day Retreat for Expecting Mothers

Sunday, October 25th, 2026 · Guilford, CT

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You’ve spent months preparing for birth.
Now let's prepare for everything that comes after.

Thriving After Birth is a one-day retreat thoughtfully created for expecting mothers in their second or third trimester. Come prepare for life after birth with confidence, community, and care. Led by local postpartum experts, this small-group retreat blends real-life insights, movement, nourishing meals, and hands-on planning to help you feel grounded—not blindsided—in early motherhood.

  • "I wish every mom-to-be could experience this retreat and that it was available for my first pregnancy! I went into my first postpartum with little to no knowledge of any of these things, and while I still had a relatively good postpartum experience, it would have been so helpful to have this knowledge. As a second time mom, I still learned so many new things and left with so many great resources. I really had such a great time. To be honest, I was a little hesitant when I first saw that it was a full day event, but the time flew by. I was interested in every session and never felt bored. And the goodie bags- wow! I figured it would be a few postpartum product samples, but there is so much good stuff in there. The gift certificates and coupons were such a fun surprise too. I can’t thank you all enough for taking the time to put on this retreat and for supporting moms in so many ways."

    — Sam S.

  • “It was really exceptional. I feel so lucky to have been able to attend and to have the community and resource…It exceeded all of my expectations”

    —Caroline C.

  • "It made me realize how little I’ve done to prepare! Was definitely a good reminder of how much support/ preparation is needed for postpartum, and gave me good resources to start preparing"

    — Spring 2026 Mama

  • "It was very informative, and I enjoyed being surrounded by other women who are in the same place of life as I am. I learned a lot from all of the sessions throughout the day and will definitely be taking that information into the rest of my pregnancy and postpartum period!"

    — Spring 2026 Mama

What You’ll Experience

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10:00 - 10:20AM Welcome + Intention Circle

10:25 - 11:25AM Postpartum Nourishment & Grounding

11:30 - 12:30PM Pelvic Health & Physical Recovery

12:30 - 1:00PM Nourishing Lunch

1:00 - 1:20PM Guided Meditation + Journaling

1:25- 2:25PM “The Birth & Postpartum Labyrinth”

2:30 - 3:30PM Feeding Foundations: Breast & Bottle

3:35 - 4:05PM Q&A + Workbook Activity

4:10 - 4:30PM Closing Circle

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A teal notebook with the words 'mother luna' and a line drawing of a girl sitting on a crescent moon, accompanied by a gold ballpoint pen, lying on a patterned carpet.

$275 $250 *Early bird price expires August 30, 2026.

Pricing Includes:

✨ Full-day retreat experience
Workshops, planning, and support led by local experts

✨ Catered lunch
Prepared by Star Gourmet

✨ Postpartum planning workbook
Completed during the retreat + taken home

✨ Curated gift bag
Samples and discounts from mama-centered brands

✨ Cozy, small-group setting
Connection, guidance, and real conversation

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Meet Class Facilitators

  • A woman with long brown hair wearing a dark green sweater outdoors, smiling, with a blurred background of trees and a fence.

    Liz Kelly

    OWNER & MOTHERHOOD COACH

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  • A woman practicing yoga outdoors on a grassy field near water, standing on one leg with her other foot resting on her inner thigh, hands in prayer position at chest level, wearing a blue sleeveless top and pink leggings.

    Lauren Dailey

    AYURVEDIC EDUCATOR, YOGA INSTRUCTOR

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  • Logo for Pelvic Vic Health & Orthopedics with a stylized pelvis icon, tagline 'Recover. Rebuild. Return.' and text 'Regenerative Edge Physical Therapy & Wellness' in green and blue

    Regenerative Edge Team

    PELVIC HEALTH PHYSCIAL THERAPISTS

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  • A person with glasses, a nose ring, and a scarf, smiling inside a vehicle.

    Robin Dini

    BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA

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  • A smiling woman with long, curly red hair wearing a black tank top, standing indoors in front of light blue curtains.

    Michelle Chirby

    LACTATION CONSULTANT, MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITIONIST, MOVEMENT INSTRUCTOR

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This retreat is designed for expecting mothers in their second or third trimester who want to feel more prepared—physically, emotionally, and practically—for the postpartum period. No prior experience with yoga or birth classes is required!

  • Just bring yourself and anything that helps you feel comfortable—like a cozy sweater and water bottle. We’ll provide yoga mats, lunch, and all materials, including your Postpartum workbook and a curated gift bag.

  • Yes! We’ve included gentle movement to support your body and give you a break from sitting. No special fitness level is required—everything is pregnancy-safe and optional.

  • Absolutely. This retreat is especially supportive for first-time moms who want to better understand what to expect postpartum and build a personalized care plan.

  • Definitely. Many second- or third-time moms join us to prepare in a more intentional way, reflect on past postpartum experiences, and line up better support.

  • We understand life happens. If you need to cancel, we offer a full refund up to 2 weeks before the retreat. After that, your spot is non-refundable but may be transferred to another pregnant mama.

  • Most prenatal classes focus on birth. This retreat centers YOU—the birthing person—and helps you prepare for healing, feeding, emotions, and building your support team after baby arrives.

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Thriving After Birth Retreat Gift Certificate
Value: $250

Support an expecting mama with the gift of real postpartum prep. This one-day retreat helps her build a personalized postpartum plan, learn from local experts, and feel truly ready — emotionally and physically — for life after birth. Includes a nourishing lunch, workbook, and curated gift bag.

Perfect for baby showers and anyone who wants to give meaningful support.

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