CNY Doula Connection is going back to the basics, Birth Basics. Our group has restructured out meetings to bring the basics of pregnancy, labor and delivery to all expecting parents. Our meetings will provide information to educate parents on what to expect during this time and how we, as doulas, can help further educate, nurture and support your birth wishes.
Upcoming Birth Basics meeting: Every 2nd Monday each month (except December) 6 pm CNY Healing Arts 195 Intrepid Lane Syracuse, NY 13205
*Please note: for the time being, due to COVID, all of our Birth Basics meetings will be virtual until further notice. Thank you for understanding!
April 12th: Doulas Tell All Doulas are well-versed in all things surrounding pregnancy, labor & delivery, and the postpartum period. Have a question you'd like to bounce off of a doula? We'd like to answer it for you! When registering, please submit your question(s) and we will answer them anonymously. (Questions can also be answered during the meeting as well.)
May 10th: Tips for a Low Intervention Birth Every woman wants the best possible labor, delivery, and birth experience. For most of us, this means avoiding unnecessary labor interventions especially if we want a natural childbirth. Some people might think that there’s no harm in a few labor interventions; however, every unnecessary intervention puts you at a much greater risk for more, and increasingly risky, interventions. There may always be circumstances beyond our control. That’s a given, and making the best-informed choice in that moment is a necessity. There is much, though, that can be done to create a natural, gentle birth while still being in a hospital setting. We will discuss what constitutes as an intervention and how one may lead to another, and tips on ways to prevent unnecessary interventions.
June 14th: Mini Childbirth Ed Looking for the basic tools and information for preparing for birth but have limited time? This mini-prep class will prepare you for what to expect during labor. You will gain confidence, learn about the birth process, and address concerns.
July 12th: How to Induce Your Labor Naturally Are you considering natural induction techniques and tricks to help kickstart your labor? Wondering what works or if it's just a hoax? Join us to learn more about some of the most talked about ways to naturally induce your labor.
August 9th: VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) Preparation Prepare for your birth by learning the facts and building your confidence. This meeting is for both the wholeheartedly committed birthing person and for people who are still on the fence. Our goal is to offer you evidence-based information so you can make an informed decision.
September 13th: How to Have a Homebirth in a Hospital Learn about your options and choices within the hospital setting that will help make your birth feel as if you were birthing at home. We will share our tips to help you achieve a peaceful, calm birth.
October 11th: Comfort Measures Spend the evening learning ways to work with your body during labor naturally. We will demonstrate and practice different positions for labor, how the birth ball can be beneficial, and more!
November 8th: Mini Childbirth Ed Looking for the basic tools and information for preparing for birth but have limited time? This mini-prep class will prepare you for what to expect during labor. You will gain confidence, learn about the birth process, and address concerns.