Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Independent Childbirth Classes are starting!

The next Westside Birth Connection (WSBC) group class series starts on Thursday, January 3rd, 6:30pm-9pm, at Atlas Chiropractic on the corner of Research and Powers.

I teach childbirth education classes that pull from many great resources such as Dr. Robert Bradley, the Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth, author Sheila Kitzinger and midwife Ina May Gaskin. We focus on breathing techniques and many different comfort techniques that I have learned from my experience attending births as a doula and a midwife assistant, both in the hospital setting and the home setting.

Group classes are $250 (per couple) for an 8 week course and includes multi-dimensional instruction, a ten chapter student notebook, a postpartum breastfeeding visit, and unlimited phone / email support.

If you have given birth before, please feel free to pick and choose the classes you would like to be "refreshed" on, only $30 per class! Also ask about the discounts that are available for my current doula clients, active military and low income families. For more information, please visit www.westsidebirthconnection.com

Saturday, October 6, 2012

PPRDA Monthly Meeting for Birth Professionals - Aromatherapy

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

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

WHAT: This month Kim Prather will be talking about Essential Oil use in pregnancy and birth. Therapeutic grade oils can be great tools to help ease pain, calm the mama, cleanse the air and anoint babies after birth.

The Pikes Peak Regional Doula Association (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 visit www.PPRDA.com

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Independent Childbirth Classes are starting!

The next group class series starts on Thursday, October 4th, 6:30pm-9pm, at Atlas Chiropractic on the corner of Research and Powers.

I teach childbirth education classes that pull from many great resources such as Dr. Robert Bradley, the Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth, author Sheila Kitzinger and midwife Ina May Gaskin. We focus on breathing techniques and many different comfort techniques that I have learned from my experience attending births as a doula and a midwife assistant, both in the hospital setting and the home setting.

Group classes are $250 (per couple) for an 8 week course and includes multi-dimensional instruction, a ten chapter student notebook, a postpartum breastfeeding visit, and unlimited phone / email support.

If you have given birth before, please feel free to pick and choose the classes you would like to be "refreshed" on, only $30 per class! Also ask about the discounts that are available for my current doula clients, active military and low income families. For more information, please visit www.westsidebirthconnection.com

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

BirthNetwork Monthly Meeting - Nutrition

WHEN: Wednesday, September 19th, 6:30pm-8pm

WHERE: East Library PPLD, 5550 North Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

WHAT: This month Deanna Brunson will be talking about "The Power of Whole Food-Based Nutrition: For Mother, Baby and the Entire Family.” Think about how nutrition without herbicides and pesticides, and "vine ripened," can make such a difference in both the process and the outcome of becoming and being a nurturing mom! After the presentation, birth professionals and expecting/new families will have a chance to mingle. 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

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Meet The Doulas presents “Postpartum Depression for Dads”

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, Sept 9th, come hear Craig Mullins, MA talk about “The Face of Male Depression After Childbirth.” Yes, men get it too…and at a very alarming rate of 10.4% of new dads! If you like the idea of a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth and postpartum, you cannot miss this informative event! www.pprda.com

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Labor (of Love) Day Fair

WHEN: Monday, Sept 3rd 10am-3pm

WHERE: Baby Cotton Bottoms, 1301 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

WHAT: Pikes Peak Regional Doula Association (PPRDA) is raising awareness for the health of mothers, babies and families – locally and globally. Free hourly events, 10:30 – 2:30 p.m., including kid’s yoga, face painting, car seat checks and presentations from local health experts. Free gift pack for everyone who attends – discount offers from local retailers and professionals, including a free doula birth plan consultation. Door prizes! Featuring “Alice”, Her Story CafĂ©’s lovable lunch truck. For more info contact info@csdoulas.com

Monday, August 13, 2012

BirthNetwork Monthly Meeting - Breastfeeding

WHEN: Wednesday, August 15th, 6:30pm-8pm

WHERE: East Library PPLD, 5550 North Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

WHAT: This month Cathy Janoka, IBCLC will be talking about breastfeeding and answering all your questions! After the presentation, birth professionals and expecting/new families will have a chance to mingle. 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

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Pikes Peak Regional Doula Association (PPRDA) Monthly Meeting for Birth Professionals - Infant Massage

WHEN: Sunday, August 12th 7pm-8pm

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

WHAT: This month Amber Rossman, RN, BSN, CEIM will be talking about the Art of Infant Massage for the Birth Professional. She will be covering the benefits from a holistic perspective, including pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of the massage, respect, bonding, why baby cries, baby’s body language, position of the baby, relaxation and parent empowerment.

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

Saturday, June 16, 2012

BirthNetwork Monthly Meeting - Preventing Birth Injuries

WHEN: Wednesday, June 20th, 6:30pm-8pm

WHERE: East Library PPLD, 5550 North Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

WHAT: This month Rachel Madrigal, CD (CBI) will be discussing physical injuries that occur in birth, what causes them and how to prevent them. Learn how common these injuries are and how simple they are to avoid. After the presentation, birth professionals and expecting/new families will have a chance to mingle. 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

Friday, May 11, 2012

BirthNetwork monthly meeting - YOGA

WHEN: Wednesday, May 16th, 6:30pm-8pm

WHERE: East Library PPLD, 5550 North Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

WHAT: This month Kimberlee Littau, CD(DONA), CYI will be instructing a free prenatal/postpartum yoga class. Bring your mats, water bottles and wear your stretchy pants! 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

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Independent Childbirth Classes are starting!

The next group class series starts on Thursday, May 3rd, 6:30pm-9pm, at Atlas Chiropractic on the corner of Research and Powers.

I teach childbirth education classes that pull from many great resources such as Dr. Robert Bradley, the Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth, author Sheila Kitzinger and midwife Ina May Gaskin. We focus on breathing techniques and many different comfort techniques that I have learned from my experience attending births as a doula and a midwife assistant, both in the hospital setting and the home setting.

Classes are $250 (per couple) for an 8 week course and includes multi-dimensional instruction, a ten chapter student notebook, a postpartum breastfeeding visit, and unlimited phone / email support.

If you have given birth before, please feel free to pick and choose the classes you would like to be "refreshed" on, only $30 per class! Also ask about the discounts that are available for my current doula clients, active military and low income families. For more info, please visit www.westsidebirthconnection.com

Sunday, March 18, 2012

BirthNetwork monthly meeting - Cesareans

WHEN: Wednesday, March 21st, 6:30pm-8pm

WHERE: East Library PPLD, 5550 North Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

WHAT: This month Desirre Andrews, CCCE, LCCE, CLE, CLD will be discussing "Cesarean and VBAC Tips from a Birth Pro." 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

Friday, February 3, 2012

7th Annual Healthy Pregnancy Fair

BirthNetwork will be hosting their 7th Annual Healthy Pregnancy Fair on Saturday, March 3rd from 11am - 2pm. The fair will take place at Baby Depot in Burlington Coat Factory Citadell Mall, 750 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO. There will be a variety of resources for expectant parents, including information on babies, pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and MORE!! Come pick up your Free Resource Guide: Birth & Beyond 2012, provided by Colorado Springs BirthNetwork. Participants will also have a chance to enter and win a variety of door prizes from our 25+ different vendors. We estimate that we had over 200 people visit the fair last year and believe it will be bigger this year!

Colorado Springs BirthNetwork is a non-profit organization that meets monthly on the 3rd Wed of every month from 6:30-8pm at the East Library on North Union to offer support and information for safe and satisfying pregnancies and childbirth. Meetings are free, families are welcome! http://www.birthnetwork.org/colorado.htm