Humboldt Doulas http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp Resources and Referals for Doulas in Humboldt County, California Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:06:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en WELCOME! http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/01/27/welcome/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/01/27/welcome/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:32:10 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/01/27/welcome/ Welcome to HumboldtDoulas.com this site is for local childbirth professionals, doulas, childbirth educators, midwives ect and local businesses serving expecting and new parents. If you are an expecting or new parent visit our other site, www.humboldtchildbirth.com for more info.

]]> http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/01/27/welcome/feed/ Meet the Midwives http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/08/03/meet-the-midwives/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/08/03/meet-the-midwives/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:44:45 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/?p=32 Meet the Midwives, Pregnancy Information Night at Moonrise Herbs
Monday, September 8th, 7-9 pm. Free.
Sign up directly at Moonrise: 822-5296.

]]> http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/08/03/meet-the-midwives/feed/ Local Doula Training http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/06/30/local-doula-training/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/06/30/local-doula-training/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:25:50 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/?p=30 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.

]]> http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/06/30/local-doula-training/feed/ Rituals & Celebrations http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/02/17/rituals-celebrations/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/02/17/rituals-celebrations/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:32:19 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/02/17/rituals-celebrations/ 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.

]]> http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/02/17/rituals-celebrations/feed/ Beginning Midwifery Studies http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/02/17/beginning-midwifery-studies/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/02/17/beginning-midwifery-studies/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:24:41 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/02/17/beginning-midwifery-studies/ 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

]]> http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/02/17/beginning-midwifery-studies/feed/ Doula Meeting http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/01/12/doula-meeting/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/01/12/doula-meeting/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:26:22 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2008/01/12/doula-meeting/ 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!!!

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When: August 7th
Time: 12:30-1:00 p.m.

The purpose of this walk is to bring awareness to the importance of breastfeeding as a first step and key health strategy for preventing diseases including childhood overweight, and to encourage and support breastfeeding women in our community.
This short ¼ mile walk will take place on the beautiful trails of Potawot Health Village.
All participants will receive gifts including a tote bag, baby T-shirts, recipe books, and breastfeeding information.
Water and healthy snacks will be provided!!!
Everyone is welcome!

If you have questions, please contact Kari Gullingsrud, RD, at 825-4159 or kari.gullingsrud@crihb.net

Directions to Potawot Health Village:
From Hwy 101 South-
1. Take the GIUNTOLI LN / JANES RD exit
2. Turn LEFT onto GIUNTOLI LN
3. Turn LEFT on 1600 Weeot Way
(Between fire station and Mad River Hospital)

From Hwy 101 North-
1. Take GIUNTOLI LN/JANES RD exit
2. Turn RIGHT onto GIUNTOLI LN
3. Turn LEFT on 1600 Weeot Way
(Between fire station and Mad River Hospital)

]]> http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/07/26/walk-for-national-breastfeeding-week/feed/ Stroller Strides: fitness for mom, fun for baby! http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/05/01/stroller-strides-fitness-for-mom-fun-for-baby/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/05/01/stroller-strides-fitness-for-mom-fun-for-baby/#comments Wed, 02 May 2007 02:12:42 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/05/01/stroller-strides-fitness-for-mom-fun-for-baby/ Stroller Strides is a power walking, total body workout for both pre and post natal moms that they can do with their babies. In addition to a great workout, moms provide a model of fitness for the next generation while meeting and bonding with other, amazing moms and babies. Also, our program offers Luna Mom’s Club membership which includes weekly “Playgroups,” monthly “Mom’s Night Out” activities, and special community events. Join us for a free class… we’d love to have you as part of our group! See Eureka Stroller Strides or e-mail Beth at bethweaver@strollerstrides.net

]]> http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/05/01/stroller-strides-fitness-for-mom-fun-for-baby/feed/ The Matrix of Breastfeeding, Mother, Baby, and the Mother-Baby Dyad http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/03/20/the-matrix-of-breastfeeding-mother-baby-and-the-mother-baby-dyad/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/03/20/the-matrix-of-breastfeeding-mother-baby-and-the-mother-baby-dyad/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2007 23:45:53 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/03/20/the-matrix-of-breastfeeding-mother-baby-and-the-mother-baby-dyad/ This course is May 17 & 18 in Roseville, CA. It is presented by The Breastfeeding Coalition of Placer County. The course covers postpartum depression, consequences of early weaning, and hormonal and neutronal involvment in attachment. It costs $200-$275 depending on the date of registration. For more info call 916-780-6454 or e-mail bfcope@infostations.com

]]> http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/03/20/the-matrix-of-breastfeeding-mother-baby-and-the-mother-baby-dyad/feed/ Single Mother’s Support Group http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/01/19/single-mothers-support-group/ http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/2007/01/19/single-mothers-support-group/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:28:25 +0000 Kit http://www.humboldtdoulas.com/wp/?p=19 Becoming a mother is a life-altering event. Come explore your emotional, social and spiritual experience in a safe environment of supportive peers.

Tuesday January 23- may 8 3pm-5pm

Humboldt Bay Wellness Institute 455 I Street, Arcata

Contact Jenni Silverstein at 826-2222 x 306

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