Childbirth Classes

January 15th, 2010

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

New Doula Binders!

May 21st, 2009

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

April 2nd, 2009

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.

St. Joe’s Jan Childbirth Classes

January 15th, 2009

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!

November 11th, 2008

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

August 3rd, 2008

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

Local Doula Training

June 30th, 2008

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.

Rituals & Celebrations

February 17th, 2008

5-Week Class
Thursdays starting March 13, 2008

Explore why rituals and celebrations are so important in our lives. Come lear about rituals and celebrations around the world. What rituals can we do? How to prepare for them? What tool can we use? How do we set our intention?

“Everything you need to know” to create a ritual or celebration.

To pre-register or for more info call Jan at 445-2978
Jan has been leading rituals and Motherbaby blessings for over 20 years.

Beginning Midwifery Studies

February 17th, 2008

Want to become a Midwife? Interested in woman’s health care? Desire to learn more about YOUR body, cycles and wellness?

Trillium Birthing Care
Beginning Midwifery Studies

100 Hour/ 10 Weekend course that prepares you for a midwifery apprenticeship and teaches you about the joys and power of a woman body.

Call Jan for more info 445-2978
Next Course Starts March 15th & 16th

Doula Meeting

January 12th, 2008

Doula Meetings will be the 3rd Thursday of the month 10-12 at Golden Harvest in Arcata.

Jan 17, Feb 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov. 27 (3RD Thursday is Thanksgiving), Dec 18

Our agendas will be as follows:
Old Business
New Business
Discussion/Professional Sharing

ALL DOULAS ARE WELCOME!!!