Birth, Support & Postpartum Series
Birth deserves more support than most of us receive
A small, intimate, 3-part birth & postpartum series with Doula Morena
For mothers preparing for birth and early postpartum — first time or not
For pregnant women and (new) mothers
who want to feel prepared, supported, and
not alone going into birth and postpartum.
Join one session or all three:
There is a version of postpartum where you feel supported, held, and not alone. And then there is the version most women quietly experience…
This series is about closing that gap.
Just like there’s a lot of information about birth. What to pack. What to expect. What to do. When to go to the hospital.
But much less about what it actually feels like to go through it — and what kind of support truly makes a difference.
We will explore this in the series.
In three small, guided sessions, we’ll talk about birth, support, and postpartum in a way that feels empowering, honest, and genuinely helpful.
The sessions are held online, so you can join from home, with your baby, in your pajamas and bun, in your own space. Cameras on or off — completely up to you.
You can join one session or all three. Can’t make it to one? Don’t worry — you will have access to all the recordings to watch at your own pace.
You will also have our Village Prep Bundle: Your Roadmap to Matrescence curated digital toolbox,with our guides helping you prepare your hospital bag, prepare for postpartum and newborn essentials.
About Doula Morena
Morena is a trained doula and therapist who works closely with various organizations that are very active in promoting women’s health, supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in a holistic and grounded way. She is a graduate of Doulaskolen in Oslo, which has the most demanding doula program, while she continues to take part in many relevant courses, further expanding her knowledge.
Her work sits at the intersection of individual support and broader advocacy. She has been involved in initiatives supporting women from diverse backgrounds, including flerkulturell doula services, and contributes to ongoing conversations around access to better care for mothers in Norway. She speaks fluent Norwegian, English, Spanish and French.
Through her work, she brings both hands-on experience with families and a wider perspective on what support during this phase can — and should — look like.
Her work is rooted in presence, calm, and deep respect for each mother’s experience.
What we’ll explore
This is our first series as we begin building The Village Oslo.
Most women don’t struggle because they’re not capable.
They struggle because they go into this without the support they actually need.
That’s why, across the three sessions, we’ll talk about:
– what support during birth can actually look like
— how to think about your support system before the baby arrives
– how to prepare in a way that feels straightforward, not overwhelming
– what is happening in your body during birth
— what kind of support actually makes a difference after birth
— what most women are not told about postpartum
— what it means to be held, not just helped
Who this is for
This is for you if you are:
pregnant and starting to think about birth and what comes after — whether this is your first baby or not.
newly postpartum and realizing how much support actually matters
wanting a different experience than “just figuring it out on your own”
Dates & Timings
Part 1 — Preparing for birth
Sunday, April 26 at 13:00 CET
How to approach birth feeling informed, grounded, and supported
What a doula is, and how support during birth can look
(including a practical focus on finding a doula in Oslo)
Part 2 — Understanding support
Sunday, May 3 at 13:00 CET
What support actually looks like, and how to build it around you
Body, mind, and what actually helps
Part 3 — Postpartum
Sunday, May 10 at 13:00 CET
What most women are not told, and how to prepare for the reality of early motherhood
What mothers need, but rarely receive
Optional circles TBA.
Format
• Live online sessions (Zoom)
• Small, intimate group setting
• Each session followed by an optional circle (dates TBA)
• All sessions are recorded and available to watch later
You’re welcome to join live, or simply access the recordings in your own time.
You and your children are always welcome — come alone or accompanied; at home or walking… you are welcome exactly as you are. Mom bun, pajamas, coffee in hand. Cameras can stay off.
Recordings will not include Q&A to maintain privacy for the group session.
Open to mothers everywhere — not limited to Oslo.
(First session includes practical Oslo doula guidance)
The Village Prep Bundle: Your Roadmap to Matrescence
We believe preparation should feel straightforward, not overwhelming. When you join this series, you receive our curated digital toolkits designed to simplify your journey:
The Hospital Bag Guide: Whether you are packing for Ullevål, Riks, or Ahus (or any other hospital), or mindfully preparing a nesting space for a home or free birth, this guide covers the physical and emotional essentials.
The Postpartum Preparation Guide: A universal roadmap to help you prepare for your healing, rest, and recovery, ensuring you have the space to bond with your baby regardless of where they took their first breath.
The Newborn Essentials Guide: A "less is more" approach to your baby’s arrival. We’ve filtered out the noise to give you the true bare essentials—from clothing and sleep to health and car seats—so you can shop with confidence and clarity.
Join the series
This series is available both as a standalone experience, or as part of the Village membership.
Option 1 — Become a founding member
259 NOK / month
Includes:
– Access to the full 3-part series
– Access to all recordings
– Access to upcoming expert sessions
– Access to the growing resource library
👉 Best option if you’d like to continue beyond this series
If you’re planning to attend even one future session, membership will give you more value.
This series is available both as a standalone experience, or as part of the Village membership.
Option 2 — Join this series only
159 NOK (one-time)
Includes:
– Access to the full 3-part series
– Access to all recordings
– Our Hospital Bag & Postpartum Preparation Guide and Newborn Essentials Guide
👉 For this series only
If you’re planning to attend even one future session, membership will give you more value.
This series is available both as a standalone experience, or as part of the Village membership.
Option 3 — Join one session only
89 NOK (one-time per session)
Includes:
– Access to one session within the series
– Access to the recording of your chosen session
– Our Hospital Bag & Postpartum Preparation Guide and Newborn Essentials Guide
👉 For this series only
If you’re planning to attend even one future session, membership will give you more value.