Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
6:30-9pm
Peachwoods, 555 Highway 17 (Pasatiempo Drive Exit, 1/4 mile from the fishhook)

6:30 - Secrets to a Great Birth
7:00 - Exhibitors Open

Join us at 6:30 for an informal talk addressing secrets to a great birth before the exhibitors open at 7. Exhibitors remain open until 9pm - drop in anytime.

This is a free event for pregnant women and families, as well as new parents. Join us to meet local service providers including: prenatal yoga instructors, child birth educators, midwives, acupuncturists, chiropractors, photographers, and so much more!! There are raffle drawings through out the evening as well as movies, and presentations.

To learn more about Bellies, Birth, and Babies Expo email: belliesbirthbabiesexpo@ birthnet.org (remove spaces).

Interested in exhibiting at the Expo? You must be an endorser of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative at motherfriendly.org. Registration to exhibit is open:http://springbbbexpo2012.eventbrite.com/

Sunday, April 29, 2012
4-6pm
Location: Sutter Room, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Pregnant? Considering a Doula on your birth team?

Meet the Doulas is a great opportunity to learn about birth and postpartum doulas. 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.

Schedule:

* 4:00-5:00pm Panel presentation about Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas
* 5:00-6:00pm Doula "speed dating"- an opportunity for you to hold a mini-interview with a number of Doulas.

RSVP requested, but not required. Email: MTD@ birthnet.org (remove spaces) or call 425-3373 (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

Sunday May 6, 2012 11am to 2pm
Santa Cruz - San Lorenzo Park on Dakota Ave. - near the duck pond

Join us as we honor midwifery and enjoy our families.

This is a fabulous day filled with lots of activities for kids, and plenty of opportunities to say hello to your favorite midwives and moms.

It's a picnic - Bring your lunch a blanket and your sunscreen!

Group photo at noon - don't miss being part of it!


Cosponsored by:
Birth Santa Cruz
California Association of Midwives
Birth Network of Santa Cruz County

Friday Mar. 16, 2011 11:30am - 1:30pm
Bruno's BBQ,
230 Mount Hermon Rd. Suite G, Scotts Valley, CA
Behind Nob Hill

This event is for Birth Network Professional Members, with an invitation to non-member professionals considering membership. Join us for lunch and networking and discussion on the topic of:

Friday Mar 16 - Marketing/Business Development
Tuesday May 22 - Breastfeeding
Friday July 20
Tuesday Sept. 25
Friday Nov. 16


Networking is a great way to make connections.
Call ahead to order lunch 438-2227.