Education and Fun at CNY Doula Connection Events
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.
Birth Basics meetings are held at:
CNY Fertility Center (formerly CNY Healing Arts)
195 Intrepid Lane
Syracuse, NY 13205
6:00 pm
Directions: Go straight back to the last parking lot on the right at the end of the circle. Enter through the Fertility Center's back entrance.
Birth Basics meetings are held at:
CNY Fertility Center (formerly CNY Healing Arts)
195 Intrepid Lane
Syracuse, NY 13205
6:00 pm
Directions: Go straight back to the last parking lot on the right at the end of the circle. Enter through the Fertility Center's back entrance.
December: No Birth Basics. Enjoy the holidays!
January 8th: Comfort During Labor
Join us for an insightful session on effective coping techniques designed to alleviate labor discomfort and promote a seamless birthing experience. Partners are warmly encouraged to attend. Please remember to bring a yoga mat and dress in comfortable attire. Additionally, Julie Berube will be our guest speaker, providing valuable insights into how physical therapy can further enhance this journey.
Join us for an insightful session on effective coping techniques designed to alleviate labor discomfort and promote a seamless birthing experience. Partners are warmly encouraged to attend. Please remember to bring a yoga mat and dress in comfortable attire. Additionally, Julie Berube will be our guest speaker, providing valuable insights into how physical therapy can further enhance this journey.
February 12th: Welcoming Your Newborn Home
Get ready to embrace bringing your baby home with confidence. Join us as we cover essential baby basics, such as swaddling, soothing, bathing, and sleeping tips.
Get ready to embrace bringing your baby home with confidence. Join us as we cover essential baby basics, such as swaddling, soothing, bathing, and sleeping tips.
March 11th: Quick Childbirth Education
Seeking fundamental tools and information to prepare for childbirth with limited time? Look no further than our efficient and informative class. This compact preparatory session will equip you with essential knowledge about labor expectations, covering topics such as the stages of labor, medications used during labor, interventions and informed consent, cesarean delivery, and the crucial role of the doula.
Seeking fundamental tools and information to prepare for childbirth with limited time? Look no further than our efficient and informative class. This compact preparatory session will equip you with essential knowledge about labor expectations, covering topics such as the stages of labor, medications used during labor, interventions and informed consent, cesarean delivery, and the crucial role of the doula.
April 8th: Perinatal Mental Health
Anxiety and depression may occur in expectant and new parents. Adjusting to these new changes can be challenging. Join us as we welcome Tracy Torelli, LCSW-R, CASAC, as we talk about mental health in this safe space. She will also provide a brief overview of the signs and symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and ways to get help.
Anxiety and depression may occur in expectant and new parents. Adjusting to these new changes can be challenging. Join us as we welcome Tracy Torelli, LCSW-R, CASAC, as we talk about mental health in this safe space. She will also provide a brief overview of the signs and symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and ways to get help.
May 13th: Breastfeeding Preparation
While breastfeeding is a natural process, many may encounter a learning curve. This workshop provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to enhance your breastfeeding journey. Participants will discover strategies to overcome common breastfeeding challenges, develop effective problem-solving skills, and establish a successful breastfeeding relationship right from the beginning.
While breastfeeding is a natural process, many may encounter a learning curve. This workshop provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to enhance your breastfeeding journey. Participants will discover strategies to overcome common breastfeeding challenges, develop effective problem-solving skills, and establish a successful breastfeeding relationship right from the beginning.
June 10th: Doula Meet and Greet
Curious about hiring a doula but unsure where to begin? Join us for a lively doula meet and greet event, where you'll have 15 minutes with each of our doulas to find the perfect match for you and your partner. Get all your questions answered about all the services we offer including childbirth education classes, placenta encapsulation, and postpartum doula support, and more! Following the meet and greet, get ready for a fun-filled and competitive trivia game, where each correct answer earns you the chance to pick a prize from our selection of baby products.
Curious about hiring a doula but unsure where to begin? Join us for a lively doula meet and greet event, where you'll have 15 minutes with each of our doulas to find the perfect match for you and your partner. Get all your questions answered about all the services we offer including childbirth education classes, placenta encapsulation, and postpartum doula support, and more! Following the meet and greet, get ready for a fun-filled and competitive trivia game, where each correct answer earns you the chance to pick a prize from our selection of baby products.
July 15th: Enhancing Your Labor Comfort
Come and be a part of our informative session where we explore effective strategies to ease labor discomfort and foster a smooth childbirth journey. Partners are warmly invited to join. Remember to bring a yoga mat and dress in comfortable attire for the session.
Come and be a part of our informative session where we explore effective strategies to ease labor discomfort and foster a smooth childbirth journey. Partners are warmly invited to join. Remember to bring a yoga mat and dress in comfortable attire for the session.
August 12th: Preparing for Labor
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the typical progression through each stage of labor, including immediate postpartum experiences. Learn how to identify your stage in the labor process without the need for intrusive vaginal examinations.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the typical progression through each stage of labor, including immediate postpartum experiences. Learn how to identify your stage in the labor process without the need for intrusive vaginal examinations.
September 9th: Mini Childbirth Preparation
Short on time but eager to equip yourself with essential childbirth tools and information? Our meeting is the ideal solution. In this concise yet comprehensive session, you'll gain crucial insights into labor expectations, covering key topics such as the stages of labor, labor medications, informed consent for interventions, cesarean delivery, and the indispensable role of the doula.
Short on time but eager to equip yourself with essential childbirth tools and information? Our meeting is the ideal solution. In this concise yet comprehensive session, you'll gain crucial insights into labor expectations, covering key topics such as the stages of labor, labor medications, informed consent for interventions, cesarean delivery, and the indispensable role of the doula.
October 7th: Tips for a Low Intervention Birth
Everyone desires an optimal labor and childbirth experience. For those seeking a natural delivery, avoiding unnecessary labor interventions is key. While some may perceive minimal harm in a few interventions, each one can potentially lead to further, riskier procedures. Although unforeseen circumstances might arise, making well-informed decisions in those moments is crucial. Even within a hospital setting, there are ample opportunities to facilitate a natural, gentle birth. Our discussion will outline what qualifies as an intervention, how one intervention may trigger another, and provide practical tips for minimizing unnecessary interventions.
Everyone desires an optimal labor and childbirth experience. For those seeking a natural delivery, avoiding unnecessary labor interventions is key. While some may perceive minimal harm in a few interventions, each one can potentially lead to further, riskier procedures. Although unforeseen circumstances might arise, making well-informed decisions in those moments is crucial. Even within a hospital setting, there are ample opportunities to facilitate a natural, gentle birth. Our discussion will outline what qualifies as an intervention, how one intervention may trigger another, and provide practical tips for minimizing unnecessary interventions.
November 4th: Preparing to Welcome Your Newborn
Prepare to greet your new baby with confidence as we guide you through essential baby care basics. This informative session will include topics like swaddling, soothing techniques, bathing, and valuable tips for ensuring your baby gets a good night's sleep.
Prepare to greet your new baby with confidence as we guide you through essential baby care basics. This informative session will include topics like swaddling, soothing techniques, bathing, and valuable tips for ensuring your baby gets a good night's sleep.
December: NO MEETING THIS MONTH. Enjoy the holidays!