Upcoming Events

Saturday, Jan. 23, March 20, May 15, July 17, Sept. 18, and Nov. 20, 2021
4pm
Location: VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENT UNTIL COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS LIFTED


Registration is open for virtual events.


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 during COVID-19 Join us at this free event for an informative afternoon. This 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 4pm, if you are running late, you are welcome to join us, but please note, this is not a drop-in event.

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

Registration required for login information.
(Participating doulas must register at the same email.)

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

Saturday, Oct 24, 2020
2-5 pm
Pacific Cultural Center
1307 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Free Family Event • Saturday, Oct 24, 2020 • Preregistration encouraged. We're making plans but registration won't open until a month or so before each event.

Check Eventbrite for registration information
Pop up market place - prizes - workshops - mini-massages - demonstrations - baby wearing - singing
Pop-up Marketplace past events have featured: Mini Mint - children's clothing, toy & gifts, Primrose & Lace - maternity & nursing-wear, Tiny Tot's – diapering needs, Luma Yoga & Family Center - wellness & boutique items for families, Pretty Pokets - designer diaper bags

Hundreds of dollars worth of Door Prizes
Baby Wearing Fashion Show & Information by Santa Cruz Baby Wearing
Free mini massages by Luma Yoga and Wellness
Hands-on Demos - Learn about pregnancy, birth and postpartum topics from local birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, birth photographers, midwives, fitness and yoga teachers.
Lactation Station - Weigh your baby, learn about breastpumps
Womb Song - Prenatal Singing Circle
Community Resources
Don't have the whole afternoon free? You are welcome to just pop in.
Workshops - Your Labor Toolkit - Preparing for the Intensity of Labor & Baby's Here - Preparing for the early weeks
Child Passenger Safety Instructor - Find answers to your car seat safety questions

birth doulas - lactation support - midwives - childbirth educators - photographers - postpartum doulas - acupuncture - chiropractic - massage - fitness - resources - yoga - more!

Meet with Birth Network's professional members and service providers.

Learn something new

If you are a birth network professional who would like to attend the event you must register here: https://bbb-professionals-fall2020.eventbrite.com

Fri. Feb. 5, Fri. Apr. 9, Fri. Jun 11, Fri. Sep. 10, Fri. Nov 5, Fri. Dec. 3
2021
11:30am - 1:00pm

Virtual event until COVID restrictions are lifted and we can move back to:
El Jardin Restaurant,
655 Capitola Rd,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062


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

Fri. Feb. 5, - Topic: Labor support accessibility during COVID
Fri. Apr. 9, - Topic: EVENT CANCELLED -
Fri.. Jun 11 - Topic: Hear from Santa Cruz County's Community Birth Advocates
Summer Break!
Fri. Sep. 10, - Topic: Pelvic Floor health – What's New and Where to Find Support
Fri. Nov. 5 - Topic: Cultural Awareness Around the Childbearing Year
Fri. Dec 3 - Topic: Holiday Celebration - Hosted by Birth Network


Networking is a great way to make connections.
All Networking Lunches take place virtually until we can move back to: El Jardin Restaurant, 655 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

When: In the weeks preceding a Birth Network event.
Where: While you're out in your neighborhood running errands!

Help distribute flyers and materials for Birth Network to small routes. We have lists of clustered locations for your to choose from according to your normal travels. Let's get flyers up all over town!

contact sabine@ tlcdoulas.com (remove space) for routes and materials.

~example route~
BIRTH NETWORK OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DISTRIBUTION LIST
Route 7 Live Oak
Family Resource Center 1438 Capitola Road
Public Library 2380 Portola
East Cliff Family Health Center 21511B East Cliff Drive
Childish 1127 Soquel Ave
Five Branches/Acupuncture 7th Ave.
Simpkins Swim 979 17th Avenue
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD LOCATIONS. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!