Upcoming Events

Saturday, Jan. 19, March 16, May 18, July 20, Sept. 21, and Nov. 16
4pm
Location: Pacific Cultural Center - Gallery room, upstairs
1307 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

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.

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. Meet the Doulas ends by 6.

Schedule will include:

• Panel presentation about Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas
• Time to interact with doulas and learn some "doula tricks of the trade."

Register for the 2019 events here:

Jan 19,
Mar 16
May 18,
Jul 20,
Sep 21,
Nov 16

Registration requested, but not required.
(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, November 3, 2018
2-5 pm
Pacific Cultural Center
1307 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Register here.

Free Family Event • Saturday, November 3, 2018 • Preregistration encouraged.
Pop up market place - prizes - workshops - mini-massages - demonstrations - baby wearing - singing - dancing

Shop our Pop-up Marketplace featuring:Mini Mint - children's clothing, toy& gifts, Primrose & Lace - maternity & nursing-wear, Healy Chiropratic with Rodan+Fields products, Tiny Tot's – diapering needs, Luma Yoga & Family Center - boutique items for families.
Hundreds of dollars worth of Door Prizes (Must be present to win!)
Baby Wearing Fashion Show & Information by Santa Cruz Baby Wearing -Check out a variety of baby carriers!
Groovaroo Dance Demo - Featuring parents with babies in carriers
Free mini-massages by Luma Yoga and Wellness -sign up at the event for a mini-massage.
Hands-on Demos - Learn from birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, birth photographers, midwives, fitness and yoga teachers about pregnancy, birth and postpartum topics.
Lactation Station - Talk to a lactation consultant, weigh your baby, learn about breastpumps
Womb Song - Prenatal Singing Circle
Community Resources – Pick up useful information on community resources, classes and meetings.
Drop in for a visit - Don't have the whole afternoon free? You are welcome to just pop in.
Workshops - This event includes the option of participating in workshops to learn more about specific topics, as well as ongoing activities in the main hall throughout. Preregistration to reserve a spot in the workshop of your choice.
Chld Passenger Safety Instructor - On hand to answer your car seat installation and safety questions.

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

If desired, you may choose from the following workshops
2:30 - 3:00 Workshop "Mother-Friendly" Birth Choices: Advocating for Your Choices
4:00 - 4:30 "Baby's here: Realistic Expectations"


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

Learn something new

Primrose and lace, Mini Mint, Tiny Tots Diaper Service, Luma, Healy Chiropractic,

Sutter Lactation,Wombsong, Groovaroo, Santa Cruz Babywearing

If you are a birth network professional who would like to attend the event you must register here: https://bbb-professionals-fall2018.eventbrite.com

Fri. Feb. 9, Tues. Apr. 10, Fri. Jun 8, Tues. Sep. 11, Fri., Nov. 9, Tues Dec. 4, 2018
11:30am - 1:30pm

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. 9, - Topic: Marketing your business
Tues. Apr. 10, - Topic: Bereavement: Pregnancy and infant loss
Fri.. Jun 8, - Topic: LGBTQ - Becoming more Inclusive and aware
Summer Break!
Fri. Sep. 11, - Topic: Nutrition - Helping clients improve nutrition
Tues. Nov. 9 - Topic: Birth as a right of passage
Fri. Dec 1 - Topic: Holiday Celebration - hosted by Birth Network

at El Jardin Restaurant


Networking is a great way to make connections.
All Networking Lunches take place at 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!