Upcoming Events
Meet the Doulas 2023, Sunday 6pm - Mar 19, May 21, Jul 23, Aug 20, Oct 15, Dec 3
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
2023 Networking Lunch
For Birth Network Professional Members
Fri. to be announced
Fridays 2023
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.
Fri. Apr.
Fri.. Jun
Fri. July -
Fri. Sep. -
Fri. Nov.
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.
