Who's invited? Pregnant ladies and their families.
When? Thursday, January 13th from 6-8pm.
Where? Cicero United Methodist Church, 8416 Brewerton Rd, Cicero 13039
What? Why? A doula is a woman who is trained to support women during the birth process and in the postpartum period. During our doula Meet & Greet, parents will have a chance to meet local doulas and find the doula for them.
How? Register by emailing cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com or learn more by visiting www.cnydoulaconnection.com
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Mee & Greet December 9th
Next Thursday, December 9th from 6-8pm, the Doula Connection is having an open house for expectant parents at Cicero United Methodist Church. Parents can meet the doulas and find someone who they want to attend their birth or provide postpartum care.
More information about our group can be found at http://www.cnydoulaconnection.com/
If you know anyone who is pregnant, please let them know.
Elizabeth Baer
443-690-6212
Doula Connection
More information about our group can be found at http://www.cnydoulaconnection.com/
If you know anyone who is pregnant, please let them know.
Elizabeth Baer
443-690-6212
Doula Connection
Friday, November 5, 2010
Business Meeting
Are you an independant birth or postpartum doula who works in Syracuse, NY or nearby? Come check out our group, the Doula Connection!
Our next business meeting is November 11 at 6:30pm.
For more information, you can email cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com or check out our website at http://www.cnydoulaconnection.com/
- Liz, Group Coordinator
Our next business meeting is November 11 at 6:30pm.
For more information, you can email cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com or check out our website at http://www.cnydoulaconnection.com/
- Liz, Group Coordinator
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Getting Your Baby Into Position
While my 9 year old and 7 year old were in their swim lessons at the YMCA today, I was sitting on the bleachers reading a copy Optimal Foetal Positioning that I have out on loan from the Syracuse ICAN chapter. A lot of it was things that I'd heard before, having taken the Bradley childbirth classes when I was pregnant with my second.
One thing I hadn't remembered though, was that the cervix actually needs to open wider than 10cm to properly accomodate a posterior baby. With an anterior baby (facing mom's spine) the presenting part of the baby's head is 9.5cm and with a posterior baby (facing mom's front), the presenting part of the head that needs to get through the cervix is 11.5cm. Now, a cervix can and will stretch much more than the 10cm that we hear about in the childbirth classes, but it sounds to me like this may be one of the reasons that pushing out a posterior baby can take more time.
Additionally, moms who go into labor with a posterior baby often report having increased back pain, known as "back labor." This can be a challenge to cope with.
Optimal Foetal Positioning talks a lot about posture and the fact that how we go about our daily routines, things like the way we sit and the kinds of furniture we use, can affect the positions of the babies we carry.
The following video clip talks about what moms can do during pregnancy (before labor begins) to encourage their baby into an anterior postition:
During pregnancy, I'd also recommend that moms see a chiropractor who is trained in and experienced with the Webster technique. The ICPA has this to say: "The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that reduces interference to the nerve system and balances maternal pelvic muscles and ligaments. This in turn reduces torsion in the uterus, a cause of intra-uterine constraint of the baby and allows for optimal fetal positioning in preparation for birth."
If you are in labor and find that your baby is posterior, there are things you can do to encourage him or her to get into a better postion:
If you're in Syracuse, New York or nearby and have questions about how a doula can help you, feel free to email me at cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com
- Liz Baer
One thing I hadn't remembered though, was that the cervix actually needs to open wider than 10cm to properly accomodate a posterior baby. With an anterior baby (facing mom's spine) the presenting part of the baby's head is 9.5cm and with a posterior baby (facing mom's front), the presenting part of the head that needs to get through the cervix is 11.5cm. Now, a cervix can and will stretch much more than the 10cm that we hear about in the childbirth classes, but it sounds to me like this may be one of the reasons that pushing out a posterior baby can take more time.
Additionally, moms who go into labor with a posterior baby often report having increased back pain, known as "back labor." This can be a challenge to cope with.
Optimal Foetal Positioning talks a lot about posture and the fact that how we go about our daily routines, things like the way we sit and the kinds of furniture we use, can affect the positions of the babies we carry.
The following video clip talks about what moms can do during pregnancy (before labor begins) to encourage their baby into an anterior postition:
During pregnancy, I'd also recommend that moms see a chiropractor who is trained in and experienced with the Webster technique. The ICPA has this to say: "The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that reduces interference to the nerve system and balances maternal pelvic muscles and ligaments. This in turn reduces torsion in the uterus, a cause of intra-uterine constraint of the baby and allows for optimal fetal positioning in preparation for birth."
If you are in labor and find that your baby is posterior, there are things you can do to encourage him or her to get into a better postion:
- Walk up and down stairs, sideways if possible
- Try an Abdominal Lift during contractions
- Do chair lunges (with a partner for support)
- Lean forward over a birth ball
- Sit on the toilet with one foot raised on a stool
If you're in Syracuse, New York or nearby and have questions about how a doula can help you, feel free to email me at cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com
- Liz Baer
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Yeah, Baby!
If you haven't had a chance yet to meet the ladies of the CNY Doula Connection, come on out to "Yeah, Baby!" at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool this coming Sunday, September 26th!
Check it out:
http://www.yeahbabysyracuse.com/
We can't wait to see you there!
Check it out:
http://www.yeahbabysyracuse.com/
We can't wait to see you there!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Options...
The good news for consumers is that Syracuse now has more avenues for parents to find a birth or postpartum doula. There are two avenues, the CNY Doula Connection and Doulas of CNY.
Earlier today, I deleted some comments on a previous blog post on my personal blog, Syracusedoula, that were left by the owners of Doulas of CNY. I made the choice to delete the comments rather than respond to them because I didn't want to continue the conversation with them, but I am going to go ahead and address it here, on the Doula Connection blog.
First, some quick definitions:
"CNY Doula Connection"- A doula networking group based in Syracuse, with members in Syracuse, Rochester and Utica. Meets monthly to plan marketing and to have fellowship together. Provides free mentoring to new doulas. Charges $75/year membership fee to doulas. Contact info for each doula is accessible via the group's webpage. Decisions are made by voting, usually at a meeting, sometimes over email.
"Doulas of CNY"- A doula agency, based in Syracuse, run by Christine Goldman and Julie Crosby. Members meet together to discuss marketing and talk together. Provides mentoring for a fee. Charges members 25-30% of what they make from each birth, though the fee seems to be negotiable. Clients contact doulas by calling the agency, doulas pictures and bios are listed on their website. Decisions are made by the owners.
The comments that I deleted were addressing that I wasn't comfortable with 1) the amount that doulas pay to be a part of Doulas of CNY and 2) the fact that contact information for their doulas isn't listed on their website. Those are two of the reasons why I personally chose not to join Doulas of CNY.
The CNY Doula Connection is still fairly new and is starting to get the word out that there is another doula group in town. There is another options for doulas now who want to network but need or want to put out less money to do so.
Both of us serve familes, do community outreach, offer sliding scales to clients who need it, take the occasional free birth and are involved in the Syracuse birth community. One is a business, one is a networking group.
Both groups provide support and resources to new and expectant parents. You can call either group and find a great doula.
We have two different ways of doing things, but the service provided is the same. Being a founding member, I personally believe that the CNY Doula Connection is a better option for doulas, but some women will be more comfortable with an organization that has been around longer and does more of your marketing for you and that's ok. With our networking group, everyone has to put in a lot of work to get the word out. Will that change when we've been around longer? Probably.
For a long time, Doulas of CNY was the only game in town, so to speak. That's no longer the case. It may take some getting used to for them, but I think it will only be a good thing. The more doula agencies and groups there are, the more the community will be able to learn about doulas and why what we do matters. Competition encourages growth.
Earlier today, I deleted some comments on a previous blog post on my personal blog, Syracusedoula, that were left by the owners of Doulas of CNY. I made the choice to delete the comments rather than respond to them because I didn't want to continue the conversation with them, but I am going to go ahead and address it here, on the Doula Connection blog.
First, some quick definitions:
"CNY Doula Connection"- A doula networking group based in Syracuse, with members in Syracuse, Rochester and Utica. Meets monthly to plan marketing and to have fellowship together. Provides free mentoring to new doulas. Charges $75/year membership fee to doulas. Contact info for each doula is accessible via the group's webpage. Decisions are made by voting, usually at a meeting, sometimes over email.
"Doulas of CNY"- A doula agency, based in Syracuse, run by Christine Goldman and Julie Crosby. Members meet together to discuss marketing and talk together. Provides mentoring for a fee. Charges members 25-30% of what they make from each birth, though the fee seems to be negotiable. Clients contact doulas by calling the agency, doulas pictures and bios are listed on their website. Decisions are made by the owners.
The comments that I deleted were addressing that I wasn't comfortable with 1) the amount that doulas pay to be a part of Doulas of CNY and 2) the fact that contact information for their doulas isn't listed on their website. Those are two of the reasons why I personally chose not to join Doulas of CNY.
The CNY Doula Connection is still fairly new and is starting to get the word out that there is another doula group in town. There is another options for doulas now who want to network but need or want to put out less money to do so.
Both of us serve familes, do community outreach, offer sliding scales to clients who need it, take the occasional free birth and are involved in the Syracuse birth community. One is a business, one is a networking group.
Both groups provide support and resources to new and expectant parents. You can call either group and find a great doula.
We have two different ways of doing things, but the service provided is the same. Being a founding member, I personally believe that the CNY Doula Connection is a better option for doulas, but some women will be more comfortable with an organization that has been around longer and does more of your marketing for you and that's ok. With our networking group, everyone has to put in a lot of work to get the word out. Will that change when we've been around longer? Probably.
For a long time, Doulas of CNY was the only game in town, so to speak. That's no longer the case. It may take some getting used to for them, but I think it will only be a good thing. The more doula agencies and groups there are, the more the community will be able to learn about doulas and why what we do matters. Competition encourages growth.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Getting Bigger!
The CNY Doula Connection is now up to seven official members, birth and postpartum doulas who serve families in Syracuse, Utica, Rochester, Watertown and the surrounding areas.
We have two ladies who are planning to join and haven't turned in their applications yet.
Our events have been going really well. We're getting out in the community and letting people know that we're here.
And of course, we have our website, www.cnydoulaconnection.com
We have two ladies who are planning to join and haven't turned in their applications yet.
Our events have been going really well. We're getting out in the community and letting people know that we're here.
And of course, we have our website, www.cnydoulaconnection.com
Monday, July 5, 2010
July Business Meeting
Our monthly business meeting is coming up on July 14th from 6:30-8pm. We will meet at the Barnes&Noble cafe in Clay, NY (on Rt 31). If you are an independant doula who is interested in our group, you're welcome to join us. Just email your RSVP to cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
New Website
We've been working on setting up a new website.
Please check out http://www.cnydoulaconnection.com and tell us what you think.
Please check out http://www.cnydoulaconnection.com and tell us what you think.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Continuous Labor Support
This video clip, from "Mother's Advocate," is a good one to share with potential doula clients.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Business Meeting June 9th
The first open business meeting of the CNY Doula Connection will be next Wednesday, June 9th from 6:30-8pm. We are planning to meet at the Barnes & Noble on Rt 31 in Clay, NY. The plan is to go over membership information, start some event planning, and get working on marketing.
If you are interested or are planning to come, please email or call us to RSVP. Make sure that we have a good phone number to reach you in case we get to the point where we need to move to a larger location.
If you are interested or are planning to come, please email or call us to RSVP. Make sure that we have a good phone number to reach you in case we get to the point where we need to move to a larger location.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Welcome to the CNY Doula Connection!
The CNY Doula Connection is a new, growing network of independent doulas who attend births and provide postpartum care in the Central New York Area. We provide networking opportunities, client referrals and educational enrichment for our members. Non-members may attend trainings, but there is a cost.
The mission of the CNY Doula Connection is to raise awareness about the value of doula support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We want to educate the local community about who we are and what we do. We also want to connect parents looking for doulas to our members.
Membership is currently open to any doulas (birth or postpartum) who aren't employed by or in contract with any other group or agency. If you are interested in joining, please email cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com
Membership is $75/year. This money is used for marketing and for educational materials. Our financial records are available to members and we discuss our finances at each business meeting.
The mission of the CNY Doula Connection is to raise awareness about the value of doula support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We want to educate the local community about who we are and what we do. We also want to connect parents looking for doulas to our members.
Membership is currently open to any doulas (birth or postpartum) who aren't employed by or in contract with any other group or agency. If you are interested in joining, please email cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com
Membership is $75/year. This money is used for marketing and for educational materials. Our financial records are available to members and we discuss our finances at each business meeting.
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