Well MMO fans, I have officially made the move to Austin, you can still take classes in Fresno, but as for me Mrs. Kirby is now a Doula-ing in Austin Texas, yee ha! I will be teaching Childbirth Education (with an emphasis on meditation, visualization, yoga and comfort measures[including rebozo use]), Birth Partner Classes, and [...]

Join this warm circle of friendship as we explore the ups and downs of breastfeeding and offer one another the support that every mom needs from time to time! Facilitated by Tess Johnson, RN, IBCLC. Time: July 23, 2010 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Location: First 5 Fresno office located in the University of California Center Building Street: 550 [...]

Most newly pregnant moms know too little or get way too much conflicting information. When women hear about Doula’s and their benefits, naturally they want to hire one. The following is a list of how Doulas can be helpful during labor and birth: * decrease in epidural use * fewer cesarean births * decrease in [...]

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