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NEW  EVENTS ! ! !

Sacred Doula Training

      Alaska Doula Training                 Advancing Sacred Birth Workshop

     Lesbian Birth Preparation Weekend     

VBAC Preparation           Carrying Your Baby           Diaper Free

 
 
Sacred Doula Training  Are you interested in becoming a doula?  This unique 7-day, 6-night workshop combines the best of a DONA-approved workshop with ritual, story-telling, movement, art, and ceremony to create an extraordinary journey exploring the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of womanhood, pregnancy, and birth Located at Breitenbush Hot Springs in Detroit, Oregon, April 25-May 1, 2008.  Don't miss this amazing opportunity to attend a doula training at one of the most sacred spaces in the Northwest!
 
 
Alaska Doula Training   Carrie brings her unique DONA-approved doula training to Juneau, Alaska!   Designed for women who live in Alaska, Canada, and those who simply want a great excuse to visit this beautiful part of the world, this training will incorporate the natural beauty of Alaska to build on our connection to birth, women, and Mother Earth.   Located at Juneau Family Birth Center, May 23-26, 2008. 
 
 
Advancing Sacred Birth Practices - Don't miss this amazing opportunity to connect with other birth professionals in one of the most sacred spaces in the Northwest!

Are you a birth professional in need of rest and rejuvenation?  Do you crave time to share your dreams and frustrations with your sisters who also work in the birthing community?  The Advancing Sacred Birth Practices workshop invites women who work with birthing families (midwives, doulas, L&D nurses, childbirth educators, and birth physicians) to join us in our Red Tent experience for a time of sharing and rejuvenation.   During our time together, we will engage in rituals that feed your spirit, learn new skills that will enhance your work, honor the inherent interplay of birth and Nature, and connect with other powerful women who will inspire you.  You will leave this workshop with increased energy and ability to serve the families you work with!      Located at Breitenbush Hot Springs in Detroit, Oregon, October 19-22, 2008. 

 

VBAC Preparation - For couples planning a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, this interactive class focuses on creating a positive mindset for birthing normally, reviewing aspects of your past birth experience(s), building your coping skills, and connecting with other parents who are sharing a similar experience.   Check the class calendar for dates

 

Lesbian Birth Preparation Weekend  - This class provides a safe and comfortable space to explore pregnancy, birth, and motherhood within the context of being a lesbian couple. Topics traditionally covered in a childbirth preparation class will be covered in addition to addressing issues specific to lesbian couples.

   Check the class calendar for dates

 

Carrying Your Baby  -  This informative and hands-on class is being offered by Katie Pedersen.  Learn all about the various type of slings and wraps available, how to use them, and tips on the art of baby-wearing from this experienced instructor and baby-wearing mom!

Check the class calendar for dates

 

Diaper Free  -  Worried about the impact of diapers on the environment?  Want to support your baby's body awareness?  Interested in how to enhance your communication with your infant?  This class offers expectant parents and parents of young babies a chance to learn from successful diaper-free parents, to get helpful hints, and to ask questions about how to get started, what to expect, and where to turn to for support and resources.  Check the class calendar for dates