Empowering families through group prenatal education and support

Becoming a Mom/Comenzando Bien® (BAM) is an evidence based, bilingual (English/Spanish) group prenatal education program designed to support healthy pregnancies, informed decision making, and positive postpartum experiences.

Through guided sessions led by trained facilitators, participants gain practical tools, trusted health information, and a supportive community throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.

Who BAM supports

BAM is designed for organizations serving pregnant and postpartum families, including:

• Hospitals and health systems

• Community-based organizations

• Public health agencies

• Doulas and patient educators

• Nurses, care coordinators, and maternal health teams

Programs can be delivered in person or virtually and adapted to meet local community needs.

Program benefits

BAM helps participants:

• Learn healthy pregnancy and postpartum practices

• Build confidence navigating prenatal care and childbirth

• Strengthen self-advocacy and communication with providers

• Connect with peers in a supportive group setting

• Access practical tools and trusted resources

What’s included

BAM facilitators receive access to:

• On-demand training

• Ready-to-use lesson plans and participant materials

• Implementation tools and facilitator resources

• Ongoing technical support and expert guidance

• Networking opportunities with BAM sites nationwide

• Flexible Implementation

The BAM curriculum includes nine interactive group sessions covering topics such as:

• Healthy pregnancy basics

• Prenatal care

• Nutrition and stress management

• Preparing for birth

• Caring for baby

• Postpartum recovery and self-care

BAM is designed for easy integration into existing maternal health and community programs. Organizations receive structured guidance and ongoing support to help ensure successful delivery and participant engagement.

An updated curriculum aligned with the latest evidence and best practices in prenatal and postpartum care will launch in June 2026.

Licensing and support

Two-year subscription packages are available for both small and large organizations, with scalable access based on facilitator volume and implementation needs.

Optional live onboarding and facilitation coaching sessions are also available.

Bring BAM to your community

Help support healthy pregnancies, strong families, and more informed postpartum care through evidence-based group education.

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