CTDA doulas hosted their first annual doula share, at Any Baby Can in Austin, Saturday, May 22nd, 2010.
This was a free and wonderful learning opportunity for expecting and new parents! The turn out was great. We had about 25 families, 50 people, attend.
Many doulas contributed behind the scenes coordinating, providing snacks, answering questions, guiding people to the right room, etc. It was definitely a group effort!
The workshops were all taught by very knowledgeable, talented doulas.
If you would like more information follow the topic link, or the Learn More links.
Hope to see you next year at CTDA Doula Share!
Infant Massage by Charlotte Sternkind-Del Toro
Charlotte's calm and relaxing voice set a peaceful tone for her workshop. She talked about the benefits of infant massage, when to massage your baby, and shared many simple moves and strokes to help comfort your baby and relieve common belly discomforts.
Learn More: Charlotte teaches affordable group infant massage classes to new parents in Austin. Or, consider a private, in-home class. If you live in North Austin, Round Rock area, contact Sally Leissner.
Baby-wearing by Allison Coleman and Gray
Allison and Gray involved their audience from the start, asking them why they were interested in baby-wearing. They talked about safe baby-wearing. They demonstrated and discussed four different slings.
Learn More: A postpartum doula can help you decide which sling is best for you and your needs, and can also demonstrate how to safely wear your sling. Follow these links to contact Allison or Gray, our baby-wearing experts. There are a couple local sling libraries, Babywearer's Meeting (Every third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am at Cherrywood Coffeehouse)and South Austin Attachment Parenting Meeting (Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10am. Manchaca Branch Library). Read more about baby-wearing benefits. Also, here is a link concerning safely wearing your baby.
Infant CPR and Choking by Lisa Houser
Lisa's upbeat personality and enthusiasm for teaching parents these life-saving techniques eased the feelings of fear surrounding this serious topic. She covered a lot in a little time, and gave parents hands-on practice.
Learn More: A few places to go to learn more about Infant CPR and Choking are:
Lisa, the Red Cross, or CPR Resources
Using a Birth Ball for Labor by Shelley Scotka and Karina Bolger
Two very experienced doulas taught this informative, fun class. They began by covering some of the benefits to using a birth ball in labor, and then demonstrated positions in which a birth ball is helpful.
Learn More: Most birth doulas practice pain coping techniques, including using a ball, with their clients prenatally.
In addition, we had these awesome classes:
Busting Myths about Labor and Birth by Annette Cannon and Linda Miranda (assisted by Shelley Scotka)
Hypnosis for Childbirth by Darlene MacAuley
Breastfeeding Basics by Amanda Wyszkowski and Amy Nylund
And, Bonding, Attachment and Safe Co-Sleeping by Catherine Lewis
Click on the slideshow below for more pictures!
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