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Upcoming EventsBellies, Birth & Babies Expo at Peachwoods Jan 31, Apr. 24, & Oct 23, 2012Tuesday, 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/ Meet the Doulas, Feb. 12, April 29, June 24, Aug 19 and Nov. 18, 2012Sunday, 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:
Third Annual Midwives & Mothers Picnic in the Park, May 6Sunday 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 Networking Lunch For Birth Network Professional Members Fri. Mar. 16, Tue. May 22, Fri. Jul. 20, Tue. Sep. 25 & Fri. Nov. 16, 2012Friday 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. Ongoing Volunteer OpportunityWhen: 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 Chi Center 21511B East Cliff Drive Twin Lakes Healing Arts College 1525 B Seabright Ave Five Branches/Acupuncture 7th Ave. Simpkins Swim 979 17th Avenue PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD LOCATIONS. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! |






