Event Information
About this event
2021 - Nov.10
Pregnant during COVID 19? Considering a doula on your birth team? Wondering what a postpartum doula does? Find out how doulas are changing their care to meet the needs of parents in our community.
Meet the Doulas is a great opportunity to learn about how birth and postpartum doulas can support you during our current COVID19 situation. Join us at this free interactive, live event that is open to everyone- no matter where they plan to birth - home or hospital or birth center, in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Monterey, or San Jose area.
The presentation begins at 7pm, if you are running late, you are welcome to join us, but please note, this is not a drop-in event. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and interact with Doulas. Due to the virtual nature of this event our format will be adjusted accordingly. The event may include:
* Presentations about Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula services
* Time to interact with doulas and learn some "doula tricks of the trade."
Registration is free - Register in advance for access to log in information.
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
Benefits of a postpartum doula:
- Eases transition to motherhood
- Increases confidence in breastfeeding
- Increases successful breastfeeding
- Reduces postpartum depression
- Increases parenting skills
- Mothering the mother nurtures the family
(Participating doulas must register with Birth Network prior to the event)
Organizer Birth Network of Santa Cruz County
Organizer of Meet the Doulas -Zoom
Birth Network believes birth is a deeply personal and empowering family-based event. Our mission is to support parents and care providers by providing information, education, and advocacy for Mother-Friendly childbirth. Supporting parents to become more informed consumers is the first step in finding the birth experience that is right for them. You're in the right place to begin exploring options and choices in birth. Check our website for:
Information - Comprehensive listing of Birth Network’s professional members—local Mother-Friendly care providers—and upcoming events.
Education - Evidence-based information; options for pregnancy, birth and postpartum; and links to offsite resources.
Advocacy - Become a member of Birth Network—explore our website—join us on Facebook. Find your connection to important childbirth related topics locally, nationally or on a global scale. Learn how you can help create change around birth, breastfeeding and maternity care issues. Let us know how we can help.
