Bem Nascer Journey - Your Birth Preparation Journey 

More than just a birth preparation course, Bem Nascer Journey is a space to learn, reflect, and reconnect with the innate wisdom of birth. My intention is to help each couple feel informed, confident, and empowered to make conscious decisions throughout their journey, understanding the physiology of birth, exploring their options, and honoring their own values and wishes. Throughout our time together, we blend evidence-based information with practical experiences, meaningful conversations and tools that nurture not only your preparation for birth, but also your transition into parenthood. Because preparing for birth is also preparing for the beginning of a new family. 

Join us every 2 Thursdays, with a new and inspiring topic to explore together every session.

Join a single session whenever you wish, or get the full pack of 6 sessions and complete the Bem Nascer Journey 

Want to explore the full journey with us? Take a look at what’s included in the complete course below.

Bem Nascer Journey was born from years of supporting women and families as a birth doula and pregnancy and postpartum body therapist. 

The course:

 hours of birth preparation, spread across four days of learning, meaningful conversations, and hands-on practice. 

Birth is the Portal

Where information is key

Whether it’s your 1st or 3rd 

It is always transformative

What you will learn:

20 hours of birth preparation, spread across four days of learning, meaningful conversations, and hands-on practice. 

  • How labour begins and progresses

  • The stages of birth

  • Physiological birth vs. induced birth

  • The role of hormones in labour, birth, and postpartum

  • Hospital birth and home birth options in Ericeira, Lisbon area

  • Cesarean birth - why, how and recovery

  • Pain relief medication and natural pain management tools

  • Movement and positions to support labour

  • Connecting with your primal birthing instinct

  • Massage techniques for birth partners

  • Postpartum recovery and common challenges

  • Breastfeeding preparation

And much more!! 

  • Expectant parents preparing for birth

  • First-time parents seeking a complete antenatal education

  • Subsequent pregnancies seeking a more positive experience. Review the past and prepare for a new game

  • Birth partners wanting to feel confident and involved

  • Those planning a hospital birth, or home birth

  • Parents who want evidence-based, body-led birth education
  • Anyone looking for birth preparation beyond fear-based narratives

Frequently asked questions

Where is the course held?
The course is held in Ericeira, with easy access for families based in Lisbon and surrounding areas. Exact location details are provided upon booking.

Is this course suitable for hospital births in Lisbon?
Yes. The course supports parents planning hospital births within Lisbon and the wider Portuguese maternity system, including induction and medical pain relief options.

Does the course support home birth in Portugal?
Yes. Home birth preparation is included, alongside discussion of safety, informed choice, and local considerations.

When should I take this birth education course?
The course is ideal from the second trimester onwards, but it is beneficial at any stage of pregnancy.

Should my birth partner attend?
Absolutely. Birth partners are encouraged to attend and will learn practical ways to support labour and birth.

  • Location: Lalita House Yoga Camp
  • R. dos Lírios 5, 2640-012 Santo Isidoro, Portugal

Booking & cancellation policy

  • To secure your spot, a 50% deposit is required upon booking
  • This deposit is nonrefundable 
  • The remaining 50% is due by March 7th

Payment methods:

  • mbway
  • bank transfer
  • PayPal






For any further info, please do not hesitate to contact me on:

info@mayralinaresdoula.com

whatsapp (+351)934186985