Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Meet The Doulas presents “Labor/Birth Scenarios”

The Pikes Peak Regional Doula Association (PPRDA) is offering FREE informational sessions for expecting families. Come see us at our Meet-The-Doulas forums on the second Sunday of every odd-numbered month 7pm-8pm at The Dwelling Place, 508 North Tejon Street, in between St. Vrain and Willamette.

This month, on Sunday, September 11th, come hear our doula panel talk about when to go to the hospital in labor and we will be role playing some other labor scenarios. Also come find out how doulas can enhance the birth and postpartum experience. If you like the idea of a safe and satisfying birth, you cannot miss this informative event! www.pprda.com

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

BirthNetwork monthly meeting - Breastfeeding Support

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17th, 6:30pm-8pm

WHERE: Whole Foods cafe, First and Main Shopping Center, on Powers between North Carefree and South Carefree, 3180 New Center Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

WHAT: This month Lactation Consultant Annie Peterson will be talking about “21st Century Breastfeeding Support: Bring Your Computers!” This class will give up-to-date information for expecting parents, brand new mothers and healthcare professionals. Just for attending, everyone will receive a free Breastfeeding Assessment Tool (valued at $20). BirthNetwork is a non-profit organization that meets monthly to offer support and information for safe and satisfying pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Meetings are free, families welcome! For more info contact coloradospringsbn@yahoo.com or visit http://www.birthnetwork.org/colorado.htm

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Pikes Peak Regional Doula Association (PPRDA) Monthly Meeting for Birth Professionals - Peer Review

WHEN: Sunday, August 14th 7pm-8pm

WHERE: The Dwelling Place, 508 North Tejon Street, in between St. Vrain and Willamette, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

WHAT: Peer review time! Come share your challenging birth experiences and get some feedback from your peers. PPRDA provides services and resources for birthing and postpartum families. If you are a doula or thinking about becoming a doula, please come join us. If you support safe and satisfying birth and parenting, you cannot miss this informative event!

If you are a doula looking to become a member of PPRDA, please join us for our business meeting 6pm-7pm, which is before the public presentation. After you have been to two business meetings, bring at least three references from your past clients AND an application for membership. For more info, please contact info@csdoulas.com