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.

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.