Meet the Doulas is a great opportunity to learn how birth and postpartum doulas help families before, during, and after birth. 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.  After a short presentation, families will have an opportunity to meet with doulas and exchange contact information.  These events are held throughout Santa Cruz county every other month. Events at RC Fam/Raíces y Cariño are bilingual and cosponsored with the Birth Network of Monterey County.

This is not a drop-in event. Parents and Doulas please register here:

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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