I put together a list of the books we sell at Venus Envy that are on the certification reading lists for DONA and CAPPA. All of these books are available elsewhere but if you’re interested in supporting a local bookstore and getting your book right away instead of 6 weeks from now here’s the list:
The [...]
Posted on August 24th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Breastfeeding, Canadian Birth Community, Dailies, Doula & Parenting Books, Halifax birth community, New Doulas, birth, venus envy | No Comments »
This letter is taken from the July edition of DONA’s eDoula newsletter.
Greetings from your Newfoundland SPAR
By Jillian Hand Humphries, CD(DONA)
Hello from Newfoundland and Labrador!
There have been a lot of changes happening
here in the city of St. John’s lately. Let’s start with the good news!
Midwifery legislation is finally in the works for our eastern province. The [...]
Posted on July 15th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Canadian Birth Community, International Birth Community, Medical studies & updates | 3 Comments »
Hi everyone,
We will be meeting at my house on June 30th at 3:30 to talk about “The Business of Being a Doula”. We will be talking about contracts, fees, accounting, partnerships, anything related to the businessy side of doulaing (is that a word?)
I have set up a FB event page if you’d like to RSVP. [...]
Posted on June 26th, 2010 by Shannon
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Call for Submissions: Queer Erotica
Venus Envy will be mounting an art exhibit for Pride Week and is putting out a call for submissions, in any medium. The subject of the exhibit will be Queer Erotica. Pictures of your work should be sent to the show’s curator, Shannon Hardy: info@halifaxbirth.com
Deadline for submissions is July 6th and [...]
Posted on June 14th, 2010 by Shannon
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I am hosting a gathering on Tuesday July 6th to discuss the Business of Being a Doula. We will be meeting at my house, at 3:30.
We’ll talk about fees, contracts, accounting, insurance and all things businessy.
As a new doula, having mentors who were willing to share their paperwork and knowledge with me was invaluable, so [...]
Posted on June 10th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Canadian Birth Community, Dailies, Doula news, Halifax Birth Events & Classes, Halifax birth community, New Doulas | 2 Comments »
Home of the Guardian Angel/Single Parent Centre
Program Assistant
Term: 30 hours per week/16 weeks
The Single Parent Centre is operated by the Home of the Guardian Angel. The Centre opened in 1980 to respond to the increasing number of young single mothers in need of basic community support. Since then, the Centre’s programs and services have evolved [...]
Posted on May 20th, 2010 by Shannon
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Rebirth: Our Fertile Planet Art Exhibit
Wed, 05/05/2010 – 09:41 | by Domina Doll
Photo credit
An art exhibit exploring the connection between birth and the earth
Being an artist, I am thrilled when an exhibition opens in town that pertains to sexuality or erotica. Unfortunately, Halifax is so conservative, erotic art shows or art exhibitions that contain sexual themes [...]
Posted on May 14th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: A Very Doula Pregnancy, Canadian Birth Community, From one mom/woman/wife to another, Halifax Birth Events & Classes, Halifax birth community, I'm not just a mommy and a doula, SEX, feminism | No Comments »
I used to believe that breast is always best. I gave the stink eye to bottlefeeding moms, I towed the Breast is Best partyline.
I was wrong.
I still think breastmilk is the optimal food for your baby. That part is based on science and economics, not opinion. But is feeding your babe at the breast really best [...]
Posted on March 12th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Breastfeeding, Canadian Birth Community, Dailies, Doula thoughts....., Halifax birth community, Medical studies & updates | 2 Comments »
As with any info and/or recommendations regarding vitamin supplements check with your naturopath before changing your dosages. I’m reposting this article because I think it is useful information, not as an endorsement of any kind.
Vitamin D – The Cure For Many Diseases – Norman Shealy, M.D.
PhD- article be Gail Dahl
“Dr. Joe Prendergast has managed over 1500 diabetic [...]
Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Baby advice that actually worked, Breastfeeding, Canadian Birth Community, From one mom/woman/wife to another, International Birth Community, Medical studies & updates | No Comments »
Rebirth: Our Fertile Planet
Call for Submissions: Venus Envy will be mounting an art exhibit in May 2010 and is putting out a call for submissions, in any medium. The exhibit is entitled “Rebirth: Our Fertile Earth”, and the works displayed will examine the link between our planet and birth. Pictures of your work should be [...]
Posted on March 5th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Canadian Birth Community, Doula news, Halifax Birth Events & Classes, Halifax birth community, I'm not just a mommy and a doula | No Comments »