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
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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
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Good Morning Doulas!
There is a great event happening in Moncton the weekend of May 22nd, 2010. Saturday will be workshops and networking but there will also be Birth Doula Workshops and Postpartum Doula Training for certification purposes.
Here is Kelly’s link, she will be updating the info as the event gets closer.
http://sites.google.com/site/kelly347/home/doula-at-the-zoo
The registration fee is only [...]
Posted on February 17th, 2010 by Shannon
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Calling all potential doulas!
A few of us are getting together on Feb. 9th & 11th to talk about how to become a doula in Halifax, what’s involved in becoming a doula, the difference between a volunteer and a private doula, etc.
It’d be great to have a big group so please stop by on the the [...]
Posted on January 26th, 2010 by Shannon
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Congratulations, you’re pregnant!- presented by Shannon Hardy
Come join us to find out more about your crazy libido (or lack thereof!)
We’ll cover sex positions to accommodate your beautiful yet expanding belly and discuss how toys, lube
and wedges might become sex essentials.
1.5 hours
Venus Envy, 1598 Barrington St. www.venusenvy.ca
Feb 28, 2010 @ 5:30pm
for everyone
$20.00 (limited income $10.00)
call Venus [...]
Posted on January 18th, 2010 by Shannon
Filed under: Baby advice that actually worked, Doula news, From one mom/woman/wife to another, Halifax Birth Events & Classes, Halifax birth community, I'm not just a mommy and a doula, SEX | No Comments »
I just came from my first midwife attended birth and I am over the moon!
We worked so well together, one of us massaging mom’s back while the other poured water on her belly, bringing each other water, taking care of dad, ect.
I’ve never felt so part of the team. Karen’s whole attitude and demeanor made [...]
Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Shannon
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Yesterday 6 of us sat in Jean’s living room and talk about birth for over 2 hours. It was terrific! Thank you, thank you, thank you to Jean and Erin for facilitating this new group.
Posted on February 11th, 2008 by Shannon
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The first meeting of the NS Doula Assoc is on Feb. 4/08. We only have 3 members but we’re a registered society now so I’m hoping that we’ll build a membership quickly. There aren’t that many certified doulas in NS, but for those few out there, we’ll offer speakers, educational opportunities, regular but informal meetings [...]
Posted on January 25th, 2008 by Shannon
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I am very excited to be attending my first DONA conference in July. I hope to also attend the Lamaze Childbirth Educator workshop while there. And hang out with friends, and walk the Sea Wall and go shopping with my mom.
Posted on January 17th, 2008 by Shannon
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10 Secrets For A Great Birth
1. Hire professional labor assistance for emotional and technical
support during labor, childbirth and later on for breastfeeding and
newborn care assistance for the support of you and your partner. A
professional labor assistant, like a doula, has natural techniques to
help reduce pain during labor [...]
Posted on January 6th, 2008 by Shannon
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