"I have encouraged others to attend your courses and when I do I tell them that it will be an opportunity to also unearth parts of themselves, to face, to learn, to grow, to transform...
my time there felt magical, I felt inspired every day, by you and the other participants
La Matriz Birth is honored to share e-courses & live workshops with you!
learn with Partera Tema Mercado
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Unveiling the Journey: A Workshop for Aspiring Parteras & Birth Workers
Course • 11 lessonsUnveiling the Journey is a two-day workshop designed especially for aspiring birth workers and parteras who are seeking foundational guidance and inspiration for their path. Based on the much-loved 13-week mentorship circle.
$349
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Traditional Teachings & Care for Miscarriage
Digital download •This downloadable handout provides traditional practices for miscarriage support, including herbal remedies, emotional healing, and postpartum rituals to honor and integrate your experience.
Free
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Postpartum Sealing Workshop Retreat -Escondido, California August 2025
Course • 15 lessonsJoin Partera Tema Mercado in Escondido, California, for a 4-day workshop immersing in ancestral postpartum practices. Reconnect with age-old wisdom in this transformative retreat.
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UTJ5: Unveiling the Journey - Mentorship for Birthworkers and aspiring Parteras - Summer 2025 Cohort
Course • 14 lessonsTake a three-month intimate journey with Partera Tema Mercado. This mentorship is designed for new and aspiring Parteras & birth workers, focusing on culture, tradition, and interpersonal growth.
$1,200
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What is the Bone Closing Ceremony?
Course • 6 lessons5.0 average rating (1 review)Tema shares with you her perspective and lived experience with Closing of the Bones Ceremony. This 2 hour knowledge share is an introduction the art of closing the postpartum cycle.
$59.99
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Clase de Lactancia - Español
Course • 41 lessonsClase de Lactancia
$150
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Postpartum Belly Binding E-Course (pre-recorded)
Course • 26 lessons5.0 average rating (27 reviews)Learn the basic principles and benefits of belly binding with a faja and bandages. Basic principles of postpartum uterine involution, abdominal massage and bone holds. Course content is available for 6 months after purchase.
$249
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So you want to be a Partera ?!
Course • 6 lessons5.0 average rating (3 reviews)We will discuss: - Being a Partera : A Latinx and Indigenous perspective - Midwifery Pathways in the United States - Student Partera sustainability - Apprenticeship Model - What are the next steps?
$19.99
What to expect?
"For me, the markers of a good learning experience include telling (through theory), showing (through demos), feeling (through practice), and processing (through sharing, crying, laughing). Tema included all of these components with gracious expertise. Tema's classes our wonderful for both community members who are looking to support birthing people in their life as well as birth workers who have been immersed in the calling for many years". - Angela Aguilar
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Learn from Partera Tema Mercado a professional home birth midwife.
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Offer that emotional and spiritual component in midwifery/birth professional services.
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Learn science anatomy , physiology while incorporating tradition and culture.
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Build a sense of community, give and gain support.
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Invest in self growth in order to serve your family and community
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