Mindful Birthing Chicago

Claire is committed to being of service to expectant and new parents through teaching these courses and in her work as a Labor Support and Postpartum Doula and administrator with Birthways Inc.

Reading Mindful Birthing in 2015 changed her life, setting her on this path which has rippled across all aspects of her life. Teaching continues to grounds and deepen her personal practice, which has included participating in the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, a daily practice and sitting retreats.

When not spending time with expect or new parents, Claire continues to explore ways to live a meaningful, compassionate life with her husband, her family and friends, and to contribute positively to the world.

Training, certification and related experience

By the Numbers

2020:

Recertified as Labor Support Doula through DONA International
Attended All Pregnant People: Supporting Trans Birthers

with Cornerstone Doula Trainings & Trystan Reese

Attended Creating Space: Pelvic Dynamics, Fetal Positioning and Use of the Rebozo

with Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services

2019:

Completed Level Two training in MBCP with Mindful Birthing Foundation

2017:

Re-certification through DONA as Labor Support Doula
Attended Survivors Giving Birth with Penny Simkin
Began teaching MBCP

2016:

Completed MBCP Level One training with Mindful Birthing Foundation
Participated in 8-week MBSR course
Attended 6-day MBCP professional retreat at Chapin Hill, Y

2015:

Became Care Manager at Birthways Inc.
Attended Spinning Babies training with Tammy Ryan

2011:

Joined Birthways Inc. as Labor Support & Postpartum Doula

2010:

Began volunteering with Chicago Volunteer Doulas (through 2015)

2009

DONA Labor Support Doula Training in San Franciso, CA

Claire Zawa

Training, certification and related experience

By the Numbers