Upcoming Events

Sunday 6-7:30pm 2023 - Mar 19, May 21, Jul 23, Aug 20, Oct 15, Dec 3

Locations:
Mar, 19 Jul, 23 Oct, 15 Dec 3, - Circle Family Center, 245 Sea Ridge Road, #Suite C, Aptos, CA, 95003

May 21 & Aug 20 - RC Fam/ Raices y Carino, 1205 Freedom Blvd., #38, Watsonville, CA, 95076


Registration is open


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. This free 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 6pm, if you are running late, you are welcome to join us, but please note, this is not a drop-in event.

*Please note some events are in Aptos and some are in Watsonville.*

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

Please register in advance.
Masking is welcome, but not required.
Participating doulas must register separately

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

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023
2-4 pm
RC Fam | Raíces y Cariño
A Community Collective for Families
1205 Freedom Blvd #3B
Watsonville, CA 95076


Register for Bellies, Birth & Babies here

Bellies, Birth and Babies | Pancitas, Partos y Bebés
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Bellies, Birth and Babies events are scheduled every two months throughout the county. Each event welcomes up to 30 parents for an afternoon of making connections and learning something new.
This event is co-sponsored by RC FAM/Raíces y Cariño in Watsonville.
2:00 - 2:30 Browse information/vendor tables and have a snack while you meet birth professionals and other parents in casual conversation.
2:30 - 3:15 Talk - "Preparing for Birth" What do you need to know to help prepare for birth? Those giving birth and those supporting them will benefit from the information presented by birth professionals.
3:15 - 4:00 Talk/Demo - Ready for feeding? Getting comfortable with breastfeeding/chestfeeding. Exploring lots of different positions, with tips for getting a good latch.
Space is limited, if you find that you are unable to attend, please cancel your tickets so someone else can attend in your place.
Please stay home if not feeling well. Masking is welcome but not required.
Suggested donation $5.
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Los eventos Pancitas, Partos y Bebés se programan cada dos meses en todo el condado. Cada evento da la bienvenida a hasta 30 padres para pasar una tarde haciendo conexiones y aprendiendo algo nuevo.
Este evento está copatrocinado por Raíces y Cariño en Watsonville.
2:00 - 2:30 Explore las mesas de información/proveedores y coma algo mientras se reúne con profesionales de partos y otros padres en una conversación casual.
2:30 - 3:15 Charla - "Preparación para el parto" ¿Qué necesitas saber para ayudar a prepararte para el parto? Quienes dan a luz y quienes las apoyan se beneficiarán de la información presentada por los profesionales de la natalidad.
3:15 - 4:00 Charla/Demo - ¿Listo para alimentar? Sentirse cómoda con la lactancia materna. Explorando muchas posiciones diferentes, con consejos para conseguir un buen agarre.
El espacio es limitado, si descubre que no puede asistir, cancele sus boletos para que otra persona pueda asistir en su lugar.
Por favor quédese en casa si no se siente bien. El uso de mascarilla es bienvenido pero no obligatorio.
Donación sugerida $5.

(Birth Network professional will need to register at a different site)

Fridays 2023
11:30am - 1:00pm

El Jardin restaurant.
655 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz (at 7th ave)

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.


Fri. Apr. 21 - Topic Sharing tips for postpartum preparation
Fri.. Jun. 9 - Topic: Lee Ann Cuny DO, shares about treatments for newborns
Fri. Aug. 11 - Topic:
Fri. Oct. 13 - Topic: LBGTQ+ Supporting diversity in your practice
Fri. Dec 8 - Topic: Holiday Celebration - Hosted by Birth Network


Networking is a great way to make connections.
El Jardin restaurant.
655 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz (at 7th ave)

Please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Masking welcome but not required.