Humboldt Doulas

Welcome to HumboldtDoulas.com this site is for expecting parents, local childbirth professionals, doulas, childbirth educators, midwives and local businesses serving expecting and new parents.

This relaxed and friendly class will focus on how to best prepare for conceiving and growing a baby. We will discuss fertility cycles and creating a positive environment for conception, nourishing nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, and options for choosing a care provider. We will also have time to answer any additional questions you may have. We will meet on Tuesday, September 28, at Moonrise Herbs. The cost is $10 per person or couple. Snacks and handouts provided. Pre-registration required. Please email, sommer@humboldt1.com, or call 822-5814 for information.

Sommer Halligan is a Certified Professional Midwife with over ten years of experience attending births in hospitals, birth centers and at home. She is certified as a childbirth educator and as a breastfeeding counselor. She is also the mother of two children, whom she adores.

How will you cope with the intensity and unknowns of birth? How will your partner be able to support you? In our Birthing From Within™ childbirth education classes, you and your partner will experience multi-sensory processes and learn proven pain-coping techniques to find your own answers to these and many more questions. Whether you are planning a home or hospital birth, using natural or medicated methods, or birthing by cesarean, these unique classes will help you prepare in a holistic and mindful way. Call Tina George, CMT, registered Birthing From Within Mentor, and Certified Doula for more information: 707-498-5952 – www.heartoftherose.net

Two great classes will be offered soon in Arcata: New Mother Massage and Massage for Labor and Birth.

Both classes are filling quickly, so call soon to let us know of your interest.

At the end of the Massage for Labor and Birth class, around 4:30 pm June 6th will be a screening of MotherTouch: Nurturing Touch for Birth. This is a 26 minute film featuring 2 home and 2 hospital births, with an abundance of touch throughout. A great film to share with pregnant couples and childbirth education classes.
If you would like to view this film but can’t attend the class, please contact Leslie Stager at touch4birth@gmail.com

This film, as well as Touch Techniques for Birth, will be available for purchase at these classes.
Check out the previews at www.MotherTouchFilms.com

COMFORT MEASURES FOR LABOR AND DELIVERY
Monday, May 3rd 6:30 – 8:30 pm

INFANT MASSAGE & COMMUNICATION (for parents & babies)
Mondays – May 3rd, 10th, & 17th 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Both classes will be held at St. Joseph Hospital – conference Rm #1
To register, or for more info contact:
Kim Eubanks 725-8788 kkimee@sbcglobal.net

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.