4/22/11

Birth and Baby Fair COMING SOON! Mother's Day Weekend

SO MUCH FUN!
Do not miss this fun event...
Lots and lots of information on birth in our community!

Visit their website for more information: http://www.bbrn.org/baby-fair.html



Saturday, May 7th 
10:00 - 3:00 
Mother's Day Weekend, 2011
Mission Plaza, Downtown SLO



4/21/11

What happens if your baby has to go to the NICU?

The BIRTH AND BABY RESOURCE NETWORK is hosting an informational evening on
this topic.

For more information, visit their website: http://www.bbrn.org/monthly-events.html


Tuesday, April 26th 7:00pm
EcoBambino
863 Monterey Street -Downtown SLO


3/20/11

Evening LA LECHE LEAGUE Meeting - Tuesday at EcoBambino

Check out the BBRN website for more information

Topic: Balancing Breastfeeding & Your Career
Preparing while pregnant, returning to work, & working from home.


7pm
EcoBambino
Downtown SLO
863 Monterey

See info on Facebook:

2/19/11

Talking to Your Kids About Sex - Info Night This Tuesday

The BIRTH AND BABY RESOURCE NETWORK is hosting an informative seminar on how to begin to talk to your kids about sex.

This particular seminar is geared toward parents with preschool/school age children.  The special guest speaker is Sue Simonson of "Without Regret".  She is very knowledgable and has been doing this for over 20 years.  She did a radio interview this past week on KCBX, CLICK HERE to listen to that interview.

To pre-register online go to the BBRN website and click on the donate button to Paypal.
It is only $5 to pre-register and it will only be $10 at the door.  This is an amazing price, basically nothing for an incredible speaker, do not miss it!

Tuesday Feb 22nd 
6-9pm

Unity Church
1490 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401


Email info.bbrn@gmail.com for more information info.bbrn@gmail.com.

2/13/11

Birth... It's Powerful

Many women find their birth so life changing and inspiring that they decide to become a doula or midwife or OB or nurse... this is how it happened to me!  Although I always wanted to do something with birth and babies my whole life, my birth experience and preparing for it, led me to become a doula.  

Birth is powerful.  There is no doubt about that.  It can be beautiful and it can take you to places you never knew you had inside of you.  It is almost always not what you expected.... because you don't really know what to expect.

And when you know that, you want other women to know that too!  You want to help other women have a positive birth experience, because you know it's something she carries with her for the rest of her life.  And you know that when that experience is stolen away from her, she also carries that for the rest of her life.

Being a doula means so much... doulas make a difference!
It's an honor to know that you have made such a difference in a family's life... and that you in some small or large way have changed their life.

I have the honor of having been a doula for a wonderful momma, who's life did change and for that she wanted to do the same!  If you are looking for a great doula, you can feel confident in hiring Jackie!  She is an amazing person and a wonderful doula.   Check her out : http://www.jackiesdoulaservices.com/


2/10/11

Katelyn, What a Sweet Little Valentine!

Birth never ceases to amaze me...
Newborns never cease to amaze me...
Breastfeeding never ceases to amaze me...
And seeing a new family together for the first time.... BEAUTIFUL.




Another baby born on their due date!! What in the world is happening!?

1/22/11

Payton, my New Year's girl !

What a sweety, can't wait to see her again soon.

1/21/11

Talking to your child about Sex -SPEAKER in SLO

http://www.bbrn.org/monthly-events.html

In Feb, the Birth and Baby Resource Network is hosting a special speaker to discuss this topic, geared toward parents with preschool, grade school children!

Dogs and Babies!

http://www.dogsandstorks.com/
Check out this website if you have precious pets!
They are your first babies.... now things are changing... see how to help them adapt.

7/27/10

OMG I Have a Newborn, Now What?!

Tonite in SLO, there is an info night at the YMCA

Check out more info at BBRN.org

Or visit the Facebook page invitation.

6/19/10

Peyton

I just might be biased (because he's my nephew) but this little guy is the sweetest!

5/4/10

BABY FAIR - This saturday




Birth and Baby Fair  THIS SATURDAY

Downtown SLO
Mission Plaza

Visit www.bbrn.org for more info

4/16/10

Laboring Under an Illusion - Film Showing



BBRN Monthly Events
APRIL:
"Laboring Under an Illusion; Mass Media Childbirth vs. the Real Thing"

When & Where:
Tuesday April 27th 7:00pm
SLO YMCA 1020 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Movie & Discussion

Anthropologist Vicki Elson explores media generated myths versus the real thing. If you haven't birthed yet, you need to see this movie. If you have given birth, you need to lend your voice to this important discussion.

Babies are always welcome.

Visit BBRN.org for more information

1/25/10

Meet the Doula's Night in SLO - Doula San Luis Obispo


Come see me tomorrow night at the BBRN Information Evening:

MEET THE DOULAS
A chance to meet several local doulas, ask questions and learn why doulas are so beneficial.
Meet the Doulas
TUESDAY January 26th 7:00 pm
SLO YMCA
1020 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

For more info, visit the BBRN Website.
Please pass this info on to any friends or family interested in doulas, and also doulas that should be there!

1/18/10

Childbirth Education Classes


I am now beginning to teach Childbirth Education Classes!


My first classes will be starting this Saturday January 23rd.
If you would like more information, please contact me!


1/7/10

Doula Office in San Luis Obispo



Office Hours! Yeah!

I have the pleasure of sharing an office space at:
SLO Wellness Center
1428 Phillips Lane #300 3rd Floor
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Mondays & Wednesdays
9:00am - 1:00pm

Call me to schedule a meeting !




11/9/09

Protector of Pregnant Women and Babies


My daughter's school is studying Ancient Egypt this year.
We went on a field trip to see the King Tut exhibit in San Francisco last week.

We stopped in San Jose at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose.
It was a great enrichment trip for us... My daughter loved being able to walk thru the tomb and see a real mummy and all the great artifacts.

While visiting I ran into Taweret, the goddess of childbirth. She was responsible for looking after pregnant women and babies.




10/28/09

Parent's Guide to Ingredients in Kids Care Products

Parent's Guide to Children's Personal Care Products.
A quick reference for products and their ingredients:


As parents we are always trying to make the best choices regarding our children!
Cosmetic Database is a great source to check out product safety by searching specific products or specific ingredients.


Here is a link to the pdf version of this sheet.

10/14/09

Meet the Midwives of SLO - Midwife San Luis Obispo



Meet the Local Midwives
Learn more about midwifery and what is available locally!

Next Tuesday
Oct. 20, 7:45pm

Ludwig Center SLO
864 Santa Rosa St.

Hosted by
BBRN & ICAN of SLO

10/5/09

Doula Services San Luis Obispo - BIRTH SURVEY


If you have given birth in the past 3 years... please fill out the BIRTH SURVEY