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Education is empowering
We are proud to offer a wide variety of classes, support groups, workshops, and events geared towards supporting women in all phases of life. There are numerous volunteers and professionals that have come together to provide expert classes and support for women in this community. Our goal is to provide you with OPTIONS so you and your family can find resources that suit your needs and goals. Some class links below will take you directly to the instructor’s site to sign up. We have many classes still in the works, so be sure to check back in for updates or sign up for our newsletter. There is something for everyone!
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Upcoming events.
Classes.
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Power Postpartum
You've gone through an incredible journey giving birth. This class gives an empowering overview for your health postpartum including nutrition, movement, and mindset....and how those can help support your rest and recovery as a parent.
You'll learn nutrition practices that are sane and designed with new mama life in mind. We'll cover options for a gradual return to movement and activity that will make you stronger and we'll discuss mindset shifts while navigating bodies that are different from before. You'll leave the class with an 8 Phase return to exercise program and a nutrition framework to support your goals with bite sized practices.
Whether you're weeks or years into your postpartum journey, or you're pregnant and looking ahead, this class is for you to develop your newfound power both physically and mentally as a mama.
Led by Rebecca Smith, PN Level 2 NASM PHCI, health coach with GetFitbyFork
$25 paid directly to instructor at time of class.
10/22/2025, 11/24/2025, 1/26/2026
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Period.
“For you to understand your body and take care of your body you have to first not be ashamed of this part of your life. Without cycles there would be no humans on this planet, it’s that fundamental.” -Ida Tin
Quarterly class for anyone wanting to learn more about menstruation. We’ll start with what’s happening in the body and then cover practical application: what’s normal, what isn’t, how to manage it all, along with the wide variety of menstrual products available and how to use them.
Offered Quarterly.
Led by ARNPs Kelly McKittrick and Miranda Montellano
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Weekend Childbirth Education
Prepare for your upcoming childbirth experience with evidence-based education with a certified nurse-midwife!
This intensive, 4-hour childbirth education class will cover:
Intro & Evidence-Based Care, Comfort Measures and Advocacy, Interventions and Birth Plans, Fourth Trimester & Labor Rehearsal
Offered every other month. Class limited to 6 birthers. Registration fee $200 for 2 people (you and a partner).
Led by Join Miranda Montellano, DNP, ARNP, CNM
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Contraception
Class for anyone wanting to learn more about contraception. Real talk from a nurse practitioner about all of the options. We'll cover short acting and long acting methods, hormonal and non-hormonal options. What do you need a prescription for, how can you get it, how effective is it? Bring your questions and curiosity so you can make informed decisions about your reproductive health and planning.
Offered every other month on 2nd Mondays, $10.
Led by Miranda Montellano, ARNP
Groups.
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Baby Circle
Support group for parents and babies. Meet, share and support people in a similar life phase. Play mats are provided. Enjoy a cup of tea and relax with us. We occasionally have guest speakers to share their wisdom.
Meets WEEKLY on Wednesdays at noon. Led by Miranda Montellano, ARNP.
No need to sign up, just show up!
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M Talk
Much like perimenopause, we have no idea how long this support group meeting will actually last (30-60 minutes-ish). Gather, share and support people in a similar life phase of peri/menopause. We will have occasional speakers, topics and media as group interest evolves. Drop in and join us!
Meets QUARTERLY on Mondays at 6pm. Check out our calendar for dates. Led by Amy Begnal, LMHC.
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Infant Feeding
A circle of connection. Parents and infants of all ages welcome, whether direct breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding. We can answer basic questions, help with positioning and weigh your baby. Group members can share their wisdom & experience.
Meets WEEKLY, Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am. Led by a lactation support professional.
No need to sign up, just show up!
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Strong As A Mother
Finding strength and support through pregnancy and infant loss.
A place to share in grief and loss. The death of a child is not something any parent should have to endure. The guilt and shame that a grieving mother carries after the loss of her child, no matter the gestation or age, is incredibly isolating and not meant to be carried alone. This group will provide support in sharing stories, ways we can honor our babies as we carry on with our lives, how to respond to tough questions in social situations, support through pregnancy after loss (PAL), and everything that bubbles up in between.
Meets MONTHLY on the third Tuesday of the month at 6pm. Led by Elizabeth Stout.
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Parents of Neurodivergent Kids
Connect, share, and support other parents who understand the small wins and challenges that come with raising and supporting neurodivergent kids. We hope to create a safe space filled with stories, resources, connection, and community. Drop in and join us!
Meets MONTHLY on the third Monday of every month from 6-7 pm. Led by Lena Tello, LMHCA.
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Toddler Walk & Talk
Parent and toddler meet-up for casual walking and conversation. Usually meets at the Tommy Thompson Trail access at V and 34th, but keep an eye on the calendar for alternate locations and events. Weather dependent (light rain is a go, but heavy rain, snow and freezing will likely make us cancel).
Meets EVERY OTHER WEEK on Wednesdays at 3pm. Led by Kiersten Mara.
Workshops.
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It's A Baby
It's time to bring baby home after birth, now what? Expert advice on what you need to know for the first 3 months of life.
Hear from a pediatric provider on common medical concerns in the first few weeks of life. Gain parenting, relationship and coping strategies from a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, learn infant message techniques, snd discuss feeding your baby with a lactation professional. Birthing persons and their support persons are welcome.
***Next offered on August 23rd from 12:30-3pm***
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Preconception Prep
Ready to take the first steps to prepare your body for pregnancy? Come join us for a morning of learning and preparation.
Learn the basics of fertility and how you can prepare for this life transition. Learn how to eat for conception and pregnancy from Josette Curtis, RD. Gain knowledge about human fertility from nurse Nell Ryan. Ask questions of genetic counselor Heather Newman, and discuss current relationship dynamics and getting ready for parenthood with Amy Begnal, LMHC.
Contact us if interested.
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Peri/ Menopause
Join us to discuss the intricacies of aging and phasing through the next transition with knowledge and kindness. Hear from a menopause certified Nurse Practitioner, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Dietitian, licensed mental health counselor, and holistic health coach.
Offered semi-annually.
Next date TBD, fall 2025
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Event rental
The Holding Space is available for event rental, schedule permitting. We would love to host your baby shower or retirement party. Please contact us to coordinate.
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Reel World
Join us for an occasional movie night - popcorn, drinks, and fun!
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Mid-Day Soirée
Join us for a morning of libations and laughter at our annual fundraiser to support The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative. There will be raffle packages from local businesses and of course, mimosas.
Tickets $100
Baby Gear Swap
Baby Gear Swap during Shipwreck Fest!
Bring your unwanted, gently-used, clean baby gear during business hours (9am-5pm) Friday, July 17th or morning (7:30am-8am) Saturday, July 18th.
New Parents: come rummage and find free baby gear on Saturday, July 18th from 8am-12pm.
All unclaimed gear will be donated to charity after the event.
Women's Wellness Day Run/Walk
The Anacortes Women’s Wellness Run is a new annual event honoring the strength, well-being and ethos of women. Everyone is welcome at this community event supporting women’s wellness!
The race begins at waterfront Anacortes Seafarer’s Park. The event includes a 1k for kids 13 and younger with start times by age. The main event is a 5k run/walk around the Cap Sante Marina.
Single width strollers are welcome, starting in the back of the pack. Unfortunately, due to the route, no dogs are allowed.
We invite all ages and genders to lace up, move and connect.
(Weather permitting) Post run yoga flow with Brittany from Root & Bloom Yoga.
Sign-up HERE.
M Factor 2 Screening & Discussion Panel
The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause reveals the hidden reality of perimenopause, the overlooked decade before menopause, through the voices of women whose lives are disrupted and dismissed.
A teacher is told her symptoms are "all in her head" even as she struggles at home and in the classroom. A firefighter navigates heavy periods with no women's bathroom in sight. Doctors themselves admit they lack the knowledge to adequately help the patients sitting in front of them.
By centering these stories alongside leading experts, the film exposes a systemic blind spot and makes a powerful case for why early awareness can transform women’s health, careers, and sense of self.
Movie screening followed by panel discussion with local practitioners.
$18 tickets available HERE.
Mid-Day Soirée
Be the first to see the new building addition: The Holding Space Group Room and Anacortes Birth Center!
A mimosa brunch to support women's health & wellness in our community. Join us for a morning of libations and laughter at our annual fundraiser to support The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative. There will be raffle packages from local businesses and of course, mocktails & mimosas.
Tickets $100 - purchase HERE.
Baby Halloween Costume Party
Join us for a Baby Halloween Costume Party. Parents, friends and babies still gestating are welcome!
Snacks and drinks provided.
Promise to be some fabulous photo ops!
Mid-Day Soirée
A mimosa brunch to support women's health & wellness in our community. Join us for a morning of libations and laughter at our annual fundraiser to support The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative. There will be raffle packages from local businesses and of course, mimosas.
Tickets $100 - purchase HERE.
Baby Halloween Costume Party
Join us for a Baby Halloween Costume Party. Parents, friends and babies still gestating are welcome!
Snacks and drinks provided.
Promise to be some fabulous photo ops!
Skagit Valley Food Co-op 4% Friday Fundraiser
Skagit Valley Food Co-op has an exciting way to support the community through 4% Fridays. The Holding Space has been chosen for the 2024 circle of giving in our community. You shop and together we raise money, receiving 4% of all sales on our chosen day!
Trail For Two 10K Relay Event
Thank you to Inside Out Fitness for choosing The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative as its beneficiary of the 2024 Trail For Two 10k Relay Event! We are so honored and appreciate your support!
Race Fee: Donation to The Holding Space
Sign up at: info@iofitatown.com
New Year's Day Resolution Trail Run/Walk
Thank you to Inside Out Fitness for choosing The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative as its beneficiary of the 2024 New Year's Day Resolution Trail Run/Walk! We are so honored and appreciate your support!
Race Fee: Donation to The Holding Space
Baby Halloween Costume Party
Join us for a Baby Halloween Costume Party. Bring your baby (under 1). Parents and babies still gestating are welcome! Snacks and drinks provided. Promise to be some fabulous photo ops!
Baby Gear Swap
Baby Gear Swap during Shipwreck Fest!
Bring your unwanted, gently-used, clean baby gear during business hours (9am-5pm) Friday, July 14th or morning (7:30am-8am) Saturday, July 15th.
New Parents: come rummage and find free baby gear on Saturday, July 15th from 8am-12pm.
All unclaimed gear will be donated to charity after the event.
Middle of the Day Soirée
A mimosa brunch to support women's health & wellness in our community. Join us for a morning of libations and laughter as we at our first annual fundraiser to support The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative. There will be raffle packages from local businesses and of course, mimosas.
Tickets $100.
Prenatal Yoga Workshop
If you’ve been wondering about pre & postnatal yoga and its benefits, then this is the workshop for you! It’s also a chance to meet some other pregnant people in the area as well as an opportunity to ask whatever questions you may have about yoga, pregnancy, labor & delivery and beyond!
Offered February 18th from 12:00-2:00pm. Led by Micah Bower, Birth Doula and Yoga Instructor. Find more information about Micah at Clutch Yoga & Birth Services.
Call (360)675-2600 or stop in to Thrive Oak Harbor to register.
Prenatal Yoga Workshop
If you’ve been wondering about pre & postnatal yoga and its benefits, then this is the workshop for you! It’s also a chance to meet some other pregnant people in the area as wall as an opportunity to ask whatever questions you may have about yoga, pregnancy, labor & delivery and beyond!
Offered January 21st & February 18th from 12:00-2:00pm. Led by Micah Bower, Birth Doula and Yoga Instructor. Find more information about Micah at Clutch Yoga & Birth Services.
Call (360)675-2600 or stop in to Thrive Oak Harbor to register.
Reel World
Join us for a monthly movie night - popcorn, drinks, and fun! This month we'll be showing Practical Magic, filmed (almost) in our beautiful PNW backyard!
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