Archive for childbirth education
Be a Bloom Spokane Volunteer
We recently put up a blog post announcing our need for new Bloom Leaders. Many of you may have read it and thought, “Yes! I am passionate about childbirth! And yes, I am excited and inspired about the work Bloom Spokane is doing in our community! But I just don’t have the time to commit to becoming a leader!” Never fear, because we are also in need of Bloom Volunteers. [...]
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Bloom Spokane is Seeking a New Co-Leader
Are you passionate about childbirth? Are you inspired and excited about the work Bloom Spokane is doing in our community? If your answer is “Yes!”, you might be a great fit for the new leadership position opening up within our organization.
Bloom Spokane has grown a lot over the last year and we are expanding our programs to serve childbearing families and birth professionals in the Inland Northwest. To support the needs of our growing organization, we are seeking a passionate and hard-working person to serve as a volunteer co-leader alongside current leaders: Courtney Clark, Aly Knudsen, Tine Reese and Xyina Weaver. [...]
Reintroducing Lamaze Childbirth Classes to Spokane
Lamaze International turned 50 years old. That’s 50 years of educating, supporting, advocating and teaching a whole generation of families during the childbearing years. My mother took Lamaze classes 30 years ago as many of your parents did as well. For me, I did not have the option of taking a Lamaze class as none were offered here in Spokane. So, last year as a newly certified Lamaze educator, I began offing theses classes and would like to reintroduce Lamaze back into our community.
This last year of starting my own childbirth business, with teaching classes as well as labor and breastfeeding support, I have been privileged to connect with over 60 families in Spokane. Some of these families were first-time parents, some were seeking out VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) classes, and many wanted information on home birth and hospital options. Just as they have in the past, Lamaze classes can still give you the most up-to-date, tried-and-true birth preparation skills and information.[...]
6 Things I Learned from Ina May Gaskin
Last Friday I attended the Midwives Association of Washington State Spring Conference where Ina May Gaskin, “mother of modern midwifery,” schooled us on the horrifying history of childbirth in the U.S. and shared her thoughts on restoring childbirth to its rightful owners—women! The title of Ina May’s presentation that day was, “Combining the Best of [...]
Spokane Baby Fair 2011
MARCH 14, 2011
There is power in numbers! Bloom Spokane and our fabulous group of exhibitors made a powerful statement at yesterday’s Baby Fair. Our group of 15 mother-friendly organizations and providers occupied quite a large section of the event and no one there could deny that the Spokane region is home to a wealth of information and services dedicated to helping women realize their full potential during the childbearing year. [...]
Birth Advice from Labor & Delivery Nurses
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
In the U.S., approximately 90% of women give birth in hospitals. It is the cultural “norm” in this country and the birth setting where most parents feel comfortable. However, the latest studies point to an unnecessary overuse of technology during pregnancy and birth. As Jennifer Block writes in Pushed, “Decades of research show that the healthiest birth for you and your baby — and that means your partner, your family, and your community — is a normal, vaginal birth with minimal intervention and maximum support.” [...]
Xylina Weaver Launches Spokane Birth Support
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
After having a doula for the birth of her daughter, Xylina Weaver was convinced more women and families could benefit from the care a doula provides. She soon began her training to become a birth and postpartum doula and began working with families in 2008. Since that time, Xylina has become involved in all things mother and baby. She became a Certified Lactation Educator, volunteering with Sacred Heart’s Mother-Baby Time breastfeeding support group, a leader of Bloom Spokane, and most recently a Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner. And now she has combined all of her services and classes under one new business, Spokane Birth Support. [...]
Updated Doula Training Information: April 2011
JANUARY 28
There has been a change of plans for the doula training coming to Spokane this April. The new dates are April 29 – May 1, 2011. The training will be conduced by Stacey Scarborough of Beautiful Beginnings Doula Service based in San Diego, California. She received her training with Penny Simkin and was certified through DONA in 1998, and since then, has trained close to 500 doulas in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, and other states as well. [...]
Eco Baby Fair at Sun People Dry Goods
JANUARY 26, 2011
If you haven’t been to Sun People Dry Goods yet—or even if you have—Saturday February 5th is a great day to go. Sun People Dry Goods, a locally owned and one-of-a-kind store, carries eco-smart products from hardware, to gifts, to cleaning products, and even nursery supplies. On Saturday February 5th they will be holding their Eco Baby Fair from 10am until 3pm. In addition, during the Eco Baby Fair the store will be having a sale of 20% off the entire baby department! [...]
Birth Doula Training in Spokane April 2011
JANUARY 16, 2011
We are excited to announce that a DONA-approved Birth Doula Training will be held in Spokane, WA on April 1-3, 2011. The class will be taught by Stefanie Antunes, the founder, chief doula and educator of Dicsover Birth. Taking this 3 day long workshop is the first step on the path to becoming a professional, certified birth doula. See the DONA website for a full listing of birth doula certification requirements. [...]
