Humboldt Doulas

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Pregnancy Information Night at Moonrise Herbs
Monday, March 22nd, 7-9 pm. Free.
Sign up directly at Moonrise: 822-5296.

Infant Massage & Communication

Beginning Monday Jan. 25th 4:00 – 5:30

Comfort Measures for Labor & Delivery
Monday Jan. 25th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Both classes are held at St. Joseph Hospital Conference Room #1

Please call Kim Eubanks 725-8788
for reserations or for more information

THis year the doulas but out a informational and colorful binder that also included many other pregnancy and postpartum resources. Ask to check it out at the local baby stores and OB offices.

Celebrate Midwives’ Day picnic, Saturday, May 2, 1-4 pm, Redwood Memorial Park in Arcata, grassy lawn area by the play gym. Bring a potluck dish to share, a blanket, water, and some sunscreen. Call Monika at: 502-7440 with questions.

April 7th, 7-9 pm
Preconception: Preparing for Pregnancy and Enhancing Fertility Naturally

· Fertility-promoting herbs, foods, and lifestyle.
· Factors affecting fertility.
· Stages of fertility.
· Body wisdom in timing of conception.
· Preparing spiritually, mentally, and physically to welcome a baby.
· From ovulation to conception and implantation.
· Maximizing donor/insemination success.
· Resources for fertility and pregnancy.

This class will enhance your skills and understanding of your body cycles in preparation for a new baby. It can be taken alone or in conjunction with the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) class on 4/14. Cost is $20 for one, $30 for both classes.

April 14th, 7-9 pm
Fertility Awareness Method (FAM): Natural Family Planning

· Chart your cycle accurately.
· Predict fertile times, ovulation, menstruation and non-fertile times.
· Enhance cooperation, communication, and connection in intimate relationships.
· Non-hormonal contraception during the fertile times.
· Gain greater awareness of your body and its marvelous design.
· Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM) as pregnancy prevention for new mamas.
· Based on scientific research that is up to 98-99% accurate in preventing pregnancy.

This class will give you all the tools to learn about your fertility and can be used to prevent or encourage pregnancy. This is not “The Rhythm Method,” based on the calendar but a comprehensive system. Class includes samples of fertility charts and hand-outs.

This class can be taken in conjunction with the Preconception class on 4/7. Both classes are very positive about human sexuality and respect all families and sexual orientations. Cost is $20 for one, $30 for both classes.

About the Instructor: Monika Rosicka is a licensed homebirth midwife in Humboldt County with an affinity for the human body. She has taught family planning classes since 2002 and teaches prenatal yoga, childbirth, and breastfeeding classes in the community. As a midwife, she feels incredibly blessed to witness everyday miracles in the human form.

Visit her website: TreeOfLifeMidwiferyServices.com for more information.

Comfort Measures for Labor & Delivery
Monday Jan.26th 6:30 – 8:30 pm General Hospital, Burre Room
This class focuses on labor techniques such as communication, breath,
massage, positions, guided imagery.

Infant Massage and Communication
Monday Jan. 26th, Feb 2nd & Feb 9th 4:00-5:30 GH, Burre Room
This class teaches parents a full body massage routine for their
babies which focuses on deepening the non-verbal language between
parent/child. Strengthens bonding, promotes relaxation, aids symptoms
of gas and colic………. plus many more benefits!!

To register, or for questions, please contact Kim Eubanks at either
725-8788 or kkimee@sbcglobal.net

Additionally, there is a second Breastfeeding & Bagels class now offered the 4th Sunday of the month at 12pm.

Meet the Midwives, Pregnancy Information Night at Moonrise Herbs
Monday, November 17th, 7-9 pm. Free.
Sign up directly at Moonrise: 822-5296.

Meet the Midwives, Pregnancy Information Night at Moonrise Herbs
Monday, September 8th, 7-9 pm. Free.
Sign up directly at Moonrise: 822-5296.

Doulas by Nature’s upcoming doula training. Times and dates are:

Friday, Sept. 12, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday, Sept. 13, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, Sept. 14, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

The training will be at the Humboldt Area Foundation on Indianola Cutoff, Bayside.

Cost is $350. If interested, Contact Kate with you name and address, messages can be left at 822-2481 ext. 281 or people can e-mail her at kmaguirester@gmail.com.