Upcoming Events
Meet the Doulas 2022, Wed. 7pm - Jan 19, Mar 16, May 18, Jul 20, Sep 21, Nov 16
**Virtual Zoom due to COVID19 Social Distancing**
Wednesday 7-8pm 2022 - Jan 19, Mar 16, May 18, Jul 20, Sep 21, Nov 16
Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENT DUE TO COVID-19 SAFETY CONCERNS
Registration is open for virtual events.
Pregnant? Considering a Doula on your birth team?
Meet the Doulas is a great opportunity to learn about birth and postpartum doulas. Find out how doulas are helping families during COVID-19 Join us at this free event for an informative evening. This event is open to everyone- no matter where they plan to birth - home or hospital, in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Monterey, or San Jose area.
The event begins at 7pm, if you are running late, you are welcome to join us, but please note, this is not a drop-in event.
Event will include:
- Presentation about Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas
- Time to interact with doulas and learn some "doula tricks of the trade."
Registration information here
Registration required for login information.
(Participating doulas must register at the same email.)
Studies show having a Doula at your birth:
- results in a shorter, smoother labor
- creates a more positive birth experience
- reduces need for medical interventions such as pain medications and epidurals
- reduces requests for pain medications
- reduces postpartum depression
- results in greater success in breastfeeding
2022 Networking Lunch
For Birth Network Professional Members
Fri. Feb. 11, Fri. Apr. 8, Fri. July 15, Fri. Sep. 9, Fri. Nov 11, Fri. Dec. 2
Fridays Feb. 11, Fri. Apr. 8, Fri. July 15, Fri. Sep. 23, Fri. Nov 11, Fri. Dec. 2
2022
11:30am - 1:00pm
currently held outside at Frederick Street Park,
168 Frederick St. Santa Cruz CA
or Zoom depending on weather.
Networking lunches are for Birth Network Professional Members, with an invitation to non-member professionals considering membership.
Join us for a no-host lunch, networking and discussion. Bring your lunch, a blanket and/or chair. social distancing please.
Fri. Feb. 11, - Topic: Supporting LBGTQ families in the childbearing year.
Fri. Apr. 8, - Topic: After the Pandemic Pause - what's next for Birth Network?
Fri.. Jun 10 - Date changed to meet July 15 instead
Fri. July 15 - Topic: Hello & Goodbye to BOD members
Fri. Sep. 23, - Topic: Let's Reconnect!
Fri. Nov. 11 - No Meeting this month - We'll see you at the holiday celebration in December
Fri. Dec 2 - Topic: Holiday Celebration - Hosted by Birth Network
Networking is a great way to make connections.
All Networking Lunches take place at Frederick Street Park, 168 Frederick St. Santa Cruz, or virtually on Zoom, in case of poor weather.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
When: In the weeks preceding a Birth Network event.
Where: While you're out in your neighborhood running errands!
Help distribute flyers and materials for Birth Network to small routes. We have lists of clustered locations for your to choose from according to your normal travels. Let's get flyers up all over town!
contact sabine@ tlcdoulas.com (remove space) for routes and materials.
~example route~
BIRTH NETWORK OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DISTRIBUTION LIST
Route 7 Live Oak
Family Resource Center 1438 Capitola Road
Public Library 2380 Portola
East Cliff Family Health Center 21511B East Cliff Drive
Childish 1127 Soquel Ave
Five Branches/Acupuncture 7th Ave.
Simpkins Swim 979 17th Avenue
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD LOCATIONS. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
