Humboldt Doulas

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.

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.

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 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!!!

UIHS WIC Breastfeeding Awareness Walk at Potawot Health Village
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)

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

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