The Journey
Welcome to a web of wisdom weavers cultivating community and nurturing Birth & Beyond around the world... Welcome to our circle of learning, sharing and belonging...
Do you feel the call to explore conception, pregnancy, labour, birth, and postpartum in a connected and holistic way?
Perhaps you are already pregnant, and wish to learn more about the miraculous process unfurling within you, and deeply connect with yourself, your unborn child, and your birth partner?
Did you have a birth experience that left you wounded or scarred, that has needed, or needs, deep tending… and now you long to create a different environment and conditions for your next birth?
Would you like a holistic map and foundation of knowledge & practices around the continuum of the childbearing years?
Do you desire to explore and embody the knowledge, skills and understanding to tend to yourself, and growing family with innate wisdom, love, & tenderness?
Maybe you are a Midwife, Doula, Birthkeeper, a Women's health practitioner or Community Leader and wish to expand, nurture and support your practice and be part of a worldwide web of wisdom weavers & community cultivators?
Meet your Guide, Samara Hawthorn
The Path Ahead
We journey together through the landscape and terrain of the Childbearing Year of 13 Moons. We explore holistic and gentle approaches to conception, pregnancy, birth and beyond as a sacred path of co-creation, a rite of passage for mother, baby, father, family and community.
We begin with pre-conception and travel together through pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding, postpartum, the babymoon and beyond. Throughout our time together, you'll be given resources to help you ground into each phase of the journey, and deepen your knowledge skills and understanding. Joining in circle with a community from around the world to nurture each other.
The 13 Moons Journey welcomes you!
Who is this course for?
✔️ Those seeking a deep, holistic foundation in the childbearing year
✔️ Expecting parents or those planning to conceive, desiring a conscious and empowered approach
✔️ Individuals who have experienced birth before and want more wisdom and resources for future pregnancies
✔️ Birth attendants, doulas, midwives, and health practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge
✔️ Community builders and wisdom weavers passionate about birth and belonging
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What's included in this Offering:
🌀 Live Zoom Sessions with Samara Hawthorn & guest speakers Ruth Erhardt, Joy Horner, Vanessa Brooks, Tariqua Rooted, Thandi Ramncwana...
📜 13 Transformational Modules (see below)
🎥 Pre-recorded Video & Audio Teachings
📖 Text-based resources & workbooks
🌍 Global Community Connection via a private Telegram group
💬 Access to regular WellMama Community Care and Sistrins Circles at discounted rates
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Course Modules and Content
(All calls will happen on a Wednesday, 6-8pm UK time):
25 February 2026: Beginning the Journey
- Meet Samara and the WellMama team who will be guiding you through this journey
- Establish a sense of the path ahead, and with whom we will travel and meet along the way.
- Feel into the concepts and boundaries of our circle
25 March: Preconception - The Cauldron of Creation
- Journaling prompts
- Self-care rituals and
- Meditations to prepare your body and mind in an optimal way to start the Journey of Conception
- Practices to nourish the fertile soil of body and being to call forth new life.
29 April: Conception - Dreaming the Journey
- Cycle Tracking
- Nutrition for Wellbeing and Fertility
- Supporting Fertility with Shiatsu and TCM
27 May: Pregnancy - Embodying the Holy Vessel
- Mindful Movements
- Physiological pregnancy
- Recipes for nourishing dishes, teas, etc. to support your body through all stages of this journey
24 June: The Basic needs of a woman in Labour (with Ruth Ehrhardt)
- How to create and hold a supportive space around birth
- Learning & unlearning cultural concepts of care
22 July: Birth - Giving Life
- Birth physiology
- Honouring birth as a physiological process
- as well as a spiritual rite of passage
August: Integration month
23 September: Unusual Births
Experiences around
- Breech
- Twin and other unusual births
- Meeting the unexpected, such as postpartum hemorrhage
21 October: Placenta Traditions
- The amazing Placenta ——
- Rituals and medicines
- Practices and ceremonies shared by birthkeepers from different traditions and cultures around the world
18 November: Postpartum Traditions
- The Golden Hour
- The golden week
- Keeping Mothers Warm!
- Learn about how birthkeepers and communities in different traditions around the world care for new mothers in the first 40 days
16 December: Breastfeeding - Nourishing New Life
- The Food of Love and elixir of life
- Bonding and Oxytocin
- Nutrition for Wellbeing: Recipes, supplements and teas for supporting milk flow
- Naturally treat common issues (e.g. thrush in mother and baby)
20 January 2027: Grief and Loss
- Sharing and listening in circle
- Holding space for loss and death in Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
- Bereavement resources
17 February: Baby Moon - Mothering the Mother
- "It takes a village to raise a baby"
- Basic Needs of Babies
- Perinatal Psychology Resources
10 March: Blessing the Way - On the Path of Parenthood
- Learn about Closing the Bones Ceremonies
- Food as Medicine
- Heaven & Earth Qi Gong
- Closing our journey of 13 Moons together in circle
Our Guest Speakers
Investment & Enrollment
📅 Registration Open: December 1st until February 25th
🌿 Early Bird Price until Winter Solstice: 444 GBP
🌕 Regular Exchange: 555 GBP
Traditional Birth Wisdom, Knowledge & Skills
Sharing in live circles
and 1-to-1 sessions
Supportive Online Community
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this course for?
A: This course is for expecting parents, those planning to conceive, birth attendants, doulas, midwives, and anyone passionate about holistic birth and community care.
Q: How is the course delivered?
A: The course includes live Zoom sessions, recorded videos, workbooks, audio teachings, and access to a private community space.
Q: What if I miss a live session?
A: All live sessions are recorded and will be available for replay so you can learn at your own pace.
Q: Is there a payment plan available?
A: Yes! We offer flexible payment plans to make this journey accessible to more people. Contact us for details.
Q: When does the course start?
A: Enrollment will be open from December 1st and until the journey begins with the first call on February 25th.
Q: How do I enrol?
A: Click the button above to sign up and secure your spot. If you have any issues or questions around enrolment, please email us directly at: welcome(at)wellmamaworld.com
