If you're expecting a baby and interested in hiring a birth or postpartum doula, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet a bunch of them at one time! Learn about what doulas do and how they can support your family, then speak one-on-one with doulas to see if they might be a good fit. This event is presented by Birth Network of Santa Cruz.

Childbirth Express is designed to prepare families for the birth they desire in any setting and with any provider. The course happens over two consecutive days (each are four hours with a break midway through). We will cover: establishing your birth support team, different birth locations, identifying your birth preferences, the mechanics of birth, setting up your birth space, non-medicinal coping techniques, interventions (including a backup cesarean plan), and preparing for a successful transition into life with baby.

Birth partners are encouraged to attend.

Workshop for expecting and postpartum families on pelvic health and postpartum recovery taught by a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health. In this class, we will review introductory information about the pelvic floor muscles and pelvic floor physical therapy. We will discuss several common but not normal issues, such as urinary leakage, constipation and pain with sex and go over some simple ways to support your body during pregnancy and postpartum to improve your pelvic floor health.

This childbirth class is designed to prepare families for the birth they desire in any setting and with any provider. The course happens over five consecutive weeks. We will cover: establishing your birth support team, different birth locations, identifying your birth preferences, the mechanics of birth, setting up your birth space, non-medicinal coping techniques, interventions (including a backup cesarean plan), and preparing for a successful transition into life with baby.

Birth Partners are encouraged to attend.