Postpartum Belly Binding Workshop
May 31, 2025 San Diego, CA.
This workshop is for birth and body workers seeking to offer a more gentle and nourishing postpartum experience—both for themselves and the families they serve.
San Diego, California
Saturday May 31, 2025
9am - 6pm PST
Marina Village Confrence Center
San Diego, CA.
Are you ready for a live, in person, hands on workshop?! I took my Postpartum Belly Binding workshop online and I was thrilled to see birth-workers from all over the world taking my e-course! But I must admit , I have dearly missed the intimacy of a live , up close and personal environment that only an in person workshop can offer.
Welcome!
Terms and Conditions
Your Binding Materials
Postpartum Belly Binding Handbook 2020 - La Matriz Birth
Workshop Slides
Driving Directions
Register for a Live Q&A
Elastic Bandage : Belly Binding Instructional Handout
Proper Body Mechanics Demo
Bone Holding Demo
Uterus Palpation Demo
Diastasis Demo
Transverse Abdominal Demo
Intestinal Massage Demo 1
Intestinal Massage Demo 2
Inguinal Region Demo
Elastic Bandages Binding Instruction
Ceserean Bandage Binding
Woven Faja Application Demo
Course Reflection: Please submit upon completion of the workshop to receive your certificate of attendance.
Link to Recorded Instructions
Tema Mercado
what birth worker's have to say about Tema's binding course...
It is such a beautiful introduction to the course!!! Heartwarming, educational and empowering.
It is such a beautiful introduction to the course!!! Heartwarming, educational and empowering.
Read LessVery grateful to Tema for sharing her knowledge and cultural lineage in postpartum belly binding. It was highly informative and a great addition to the curre...
Read MoreVery grateful to Tema for sharing her knowledge and cultural lineage in postpartum belly binding. It was highly informative and a great addition to the current 10 month online course I'm completing with Rachelle Garcia Seliga - Innate Traditions
Read LessTema is honestly such a magical spirit, who shares her knowledge so beautifully. She creates content that is easy to intake and retain. I appreciated the t...
Read MoreTema is honestly such a magical spirit, who shares her knowledge so beautifully. She creates content that is easy to intake and retain. I appreciated the time and effort that was put into creating this course. So much rich knowledge and information was shared in order to properly learn how to support with postpartum belly binding. I highly recommend taking this course if you are looking to expand your skillset and the support you offer. Also, learning from Tema is a plus. I honestly wish I could have taken this course in person with her!
Read LessIt's such a privilege to be able to learn from Tema. The e-course gave all of the tools necessary to provide deeper support for my families. I left with a de...
Read MoreIt's such a privilege to be able to learn from Tema. The e-course gave all of the tools necessary to provide deeper support for my families. I left with a deeper understanding of anatomy and how it all applies to belly binding practices during the cuarentena. Thank you Tema!
Read LessThis course begins with the necessary, important, and informative background of history and culture, then addresses anatomy and physiology, before diving int...
Read MoreThis course begins with the necessary, important, and informative background of history and culture, then addresses anatomy and physiology, before diving into thorough descriptions and hands-on teaching for postpartum belly binding. The way the course is set up, as well as the wealth of information, walks students through the practice step by step to ensure application is safe and appropriate for the people we work with. I really appreciated the teaching style, the content, and the pace of the course. Thank you so much for this incredible resource!
Read LessTema and her team does a great job in teaching proper belly binding. She goes far more into depth than just the fundamentals of binding. She is very informat...
Read MoreTema and her team does a great job in teaching proper belly binding. She goes far more into depth than just the fundamentals of binding. She is very informative and intentional with educating her community of this work. I would recommend to other birth workers and postpartum individuals.
Read LessTema has created a course for self-directed learners interested in birth work. The course content is informative, relevant and provides step-by-step instruc...
Read MoreTema has created a course for self-directed learners interested in birth work. The course content is informative, relevant and provides step-by-step instructions every step of the way. With all things you get of it what you put in. What Tema teaches is a valuable skill set many postnatal women will benefit from greatly. A 5 star rating:)
Read LessThis belly binding course is a must watch course! It gives you more than you can imagine and will not disappoint. You will learn more than just belly bindin...
Read MoreThis belly binding course is a must watch course! It gives you more than you can imagine and will not disappoint. You will learn more than just belly binding. I am already offering it to my clients, and it feels great to be able to include this as part of my care.
Read LessThe text and the content of the class is very very informative and in-depth. The videos, presentations and the handbook are beautiful and cover so much info...
Read MoreThe text and the content of the class is very very informative and in-depth. The videos, presentations and the handbook are beautiful and cover so much information, Tema gives very detailed explanations of the history, rationale(physiological, emotional, and spiritual) for each aspect of this healing technique. I love the way you incorporated care for the Mama who has had a C-section, often time we as midwives want to offer support and education to aid in her healing and I have been personally been searching for ways to help these moms and I found this addition especially valuable.
Read LessSeriously, this course has been so helpful for me as I train to become a postpartum doula. It covers more than just belly binding. Maybe it should be called ...
Read MoreSeriously, this course has been so helpful for me as I train to become a postpartum doula. It covers more than just belly binding. Maybe it should be called something like, “Anatomy, Belly Binding, & Holistic Care for the Postpartum Birther”. As a general tip when you take this course, take the moment to reflect on your own ancestral lineage & history after going through the first power point presentation. This course will greatly help your personal & professional growth. ~Frances Estela
Read LessThis course was more than just a how-to. It was informative and authentic. I could not have asked for anything more. I would highly recommend this course to ...
Read MoreThis course was more than just a how-to. It was informative and authentic. I could not have asked for anything more. I would highly recommend this course to others.
Read LessTema beautifully and intentionally crafted a a way to share this potent abuela knowledge. The layout of online platform was not only easy to navigate but the...
Read MoreTema beautifully and intentionally crafted a a way to share this potent abuela knowledge. The layout of online platform was not only easy to navigate but the classes were so rich in wisdom so you could dive right in. All classes came coupled with handbook and presentation downloads which made digesting this info just so visually appealing. Having these courses recorded and the amount of time we were gifted to work with these lessons facilitated integration at our own organic pace. Im really grateful for the way this was thoughtfully presented as it made it super accessible for a mama of two, studying, homeschooling, nursing, and birth working. Thank you Tema and family.
Read LessTo request a full refund (minus payment processing fees), you must email [email protected] at least 72 hours before the start of the workshop. Your email must include the name of the workshop, the date of your purchase, and the name and email associated with your registration. If you are called to a birth after the 72-hour window has passed, you will be eligible for a refund minus the non-refundable $99 deposit. That deposit can be applied as a credit toward a future workshop or supplies. If you are called to a birth during the workshop, no refund will be issued. However, you will be given the opportunity to attend the next scheduled workshop.
All scholarship opportunities are first offered to the cohort members of my "Unveiling the Journey, a Mentorship for Aspiring Parterx's" . If there are scholarships remaining , I will make an announcement and post here.
Yes, putting down a deposit allows you to make payments up until the start of class.
Yes! This workshop is intended for all birth-work practitioners.
Yes! I hope to offer the workshop q 1-2 years.
The main difference si that we will be learning in the flesh. We will still discuss the same curriculum as in the e-course. What will be most different is the hands on learning. The hands on learning can make all the difference for those of you who do not have a back round in body work or are new to palpation skills.