Monthly Meetings

Birth Circle
The Birth Circle is a safe, nonjudgmental forum to share experiences, ask questions, connect with members of the local birth community, or just to listen and be a part of the experience. We are working toward the goal of empowering women to take control of their births, to provide them with caring support, sound guidance, and evidence-based information, and to create a safe place for encouragement, healing and connection.

Updates: New Updates as of March 7, 2010

Birth Circle Locations:

Anthem Birth Circle
Date: Approximately the 2nd week of the month~ please RSVP with Leigh to confirm date.
Time: 7:15pm
Location: Anthem Outlet Mall
4250 West Anthem Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Phone: (623) 465-9500
Birth Circle Hostess:Leigh

Queen Creek Birth Circle
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 7:15pm
Location: LifeSong Midwifery
21321 E Ocotillo Rd., Bldg B105
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Phone: (602) 663-0631
Birth Circle Hostess: Meredith

Phoenix Birth Circle
Date: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 7:15pm
Location: SuTRA Midtown Yoga
2317 N. 7th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
SuTRA Phone: 602.253.9525
info@sutramidtown.com
http://www.sutramidtown.com
Birth Circle Hostess: Jenny (Phone: 480-200-6679 )

West Valley Birth Circle
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 7:15pm
Location: Arizona Womb Service
9800 West Peoria Avenue, Suite 3
Peoria, Arizona
Birth Circle Hostess: Danielle

East Valley Birth Circle
Date: 4th Thursday of each month
Time: 7: 15pm
Location: Nurturing Hearts Birth Services
1220 North Spencer Ave., Suite #200
Mesa, Arizona, 85213
www.nurturingheartsbirthservices.com
Birth Circle Hostess: Noelia

2010 Birth Circle Topics!

January ~ The Beauty of Pregnancy: Celebrating the Changes

February ~ Birth in the Media: TV, Movies, and New Emerging Trends

March ~ Preparing for Childbirth I : Comfort Measures and Birth Plans

April ~ Cesarean Awareness Month: What are the Facts in Arizona

May ~ The First Six Weeks:  New Baby Basics

June ~ Preparing Your Birth Place: What, Where, How, and When

July ~ Finding the Meaning: Prevention and Healing from Traumatic Birth Experiences

August ~ Birth Advocacy: A New Generation in Arizona

September ~ Birth Story Night: Come Share Your Story!

October ~ The Fourth Trimester: How Birth Practices Impact the Post-Partum Period

November ~ Preparing for Childbirth II: Choices in Childbirth Education

December ~ Mother/Baby Friendly Care: How to Find it in Our Local Community. 

Please Note:
*Some dates changed due to holidays, please see website to verify dates.
Babies are welcome; in arms only
Download Birth Circle Guidelines

Doula C.A.R.E
(Connection . Advocacy . Resources . Education)
Doula C.A.R.E is a networking, support and education group for birth doulas, post-partum doulas and other labor support professionals. Informal monthly meetings focus on topics related to the realities of being a doula, and of running a labor support business. We also plan to organize trainings and other continuing education opportunities, as well work towards the creation of alliances with other related professions (such as Labor and Delivery Nurses.

Date: First Monday of each month*
Time: 7pm
Location: Rotating locations
*If the 1st Monday of the month falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place the following Monday.

Please email Danielle for more information or to RSVP for a meeting.

Meetings are open to everyone. Please feel free to bring light refreshments to share if you want. Babies in arms are welcome.