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• Homebirth Lunch

  • When
    Monday, July 28, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  
  

  Are you planning a homebirth?

  Have you given birth at home?

  Curious about homebirth and want to speak to others?

  Looking for community?

  
  

  Bring your lunch and meet with other homebirth parents, parents-to-be, and families interested in homebirth.  Children are always welcome.  Informal and unfacilitated.  Each month on the 4th Monday.

  Please register so we know how many to expect!!

  
  

  If you have questions, please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM - 408-357-0953/hblunch@bayareabirthinfo.org
  

  
  

  *This monthly gathering is a BABI-sponsored event.  Donations are accepted for use of the SBHC facilities. 

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• Midwives Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, August 06, 2014
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  An introduction to 

  homebirth midwives in your community.

  
  

  Whether you are pregnant for the first time, 

  a mother of four who wants one more, 

  or a newly wed couple exploring 

  what the next step could look like...

  
  

  You are invited to learn more about 

  the viable option of having your baby at home, 

  including affordability, safety, cleanliness and more 

  from the licensed health care professionals 

  that can make this dream a reality for your family.

  
  

  Several homebirth midwives from 

  the South Bay Homebirth Collective 

  will be available to answer all of your questions.

  
  

  For more information or to RSVP, 

  please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM: info@rowenholland.com/408-357-0953

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Doula Peer Review

  • When
    Monday, August 11, 2014
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    San Mateo Public Library, Small Group Meeting Room, 3rd floor 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, Ca 94402

  A monthly meeting (2nd Monday) for birth doulas to bring cases to discuss, review, and learn from with other doulas. 

  
  

  **Must be a BABI member and birth doula and be a member on the BABI Peer Review Yahoo Group to participate (contact Sunshine Tomlin to be included in this Yahoo Group).

  
  

  RSVP to: Audrey Kalman - ackalman@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

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• Meet the Doulas - Campbell

  • When
    Saturday, August 16, 2014
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmony Birth & Family 621 E Campbell Ave, Ste 14 Campbell, 95008

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.

  • Receive an overview of what doulas do
  • Learn the benefits of doula services
  • Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  • Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI.

  Harmony Birth & Family
  621 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 14
  Campbell, 95008

  Please RSVP one week prior to the event.
  
  

  *This event is held in Campbell every the 3rd Saturday of the month. 

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• Homebirth Lunch Lounge

  • When
    Tuesday, August 19, 2014
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Blossom Birth - Palo Alto

  Planning a home birth or maybe just considering the option? Join us for this informal, unfacilitated group to compare notes, share support, and simply chat about birthing at home.
  

  Third Tuesday of every month, 12-1:30pm
  

  Free. Please bring your lunch if you like. 

  
  

  Blossom Birth

  299 S. California Ave, Ste 120

  Palo Alto, 94306

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• Ask the Experts - Peninsula

  • When
    Thursday, August 21, 2014
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Blossom Birth 299 S California Ave, Ste 120 Palo Alto, CA 94306

  Register

  Ask the Experts is a panel discussion for expectant parents, those planning to be parents, and those interested in the current birth climate in the Bay Area. Come listen to a Midwife, OB, Lactation Specialist and other birth professionals and ask questions.

  
  
  

  Scheduled Panelists:

  Each month our panel list will feature different professionals from a range of fields.  See the Ask the Experts page for the updated panel list.

  
  

  Blossom Birth

  299 S California Ave, Ste 120

  Palo Alto, CA  94306

  
  

  For more information, please contact Net Sivan or Katy Barry L.Ac- ate_peninsula@bayareabirthinfo.org

  
  *Ask The Experts alternates between South Bay & Peninsula on specific Thursdays.  See the Ask the Experts page for all dates in 2014.

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• Postpartum Doula Support Group

  • When
    Thursday, August 21, 2014
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Blossom Birth - Palo Alto

  Are you a Postpartum Doula or thinking about becoming one? Come join us for a monthly gathering to share experiences and knowledge in a safe and supportive atmosphere. The group meets during the third week of the month on various evenings as noted, 7:00- 9:00pm

  To register or for more info? Contact Rotem Pearlson at 650-714 4928.

   

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• Meet the Doulas - San Mateo

  • When
    Friday, August 22, 2014
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Yoga at CHANGE 400 Ben Franklin Court San Mateo, CA 94401

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.
  

  •   Receive an overview of what doulas do
  •   Learn the benefits of doula services
  •   Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  •   Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI. 

  
  

  Yoga at CHANGE
  400 Ben Franklin Court

  San Mateo, CA  94401
  
  Please register one week prior to the event.  $15 fee per couple.

  
  

  *This event is held on the 4th Friday of each month (3rd Friday in May, November & December).  

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• Homebirth Lunch

  • When
    Monday, August 25, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  
  

  Are you planning a homebirth?

  Have you given birth at home?

  Curious about homebirth and want to speak to others?

  Looking for community?

  
  

  Bring your lunch and meet with other homebirth parents, parents-to-be, and families interested in homebirth.  Children are always welcome.  Informal and unfacilitated.  Each month on the 4th Monday.

  Please register so we know how many to expect!!

  
  

  If you have questions, please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM - 408-357-0953/hblunch@bayareabirthinfo.org
  

  
  

  *This monthly gathering is a BABI-sponsored event.  Donations are accepted for use of the SBHC facilities. 

  Show details
• BABI Board Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, August 27, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  Regular meetings with BABI's Board of Directors, open to members in good standing.  

  
  

  Please RSVP.

  
  

  
  

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• Midwives Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, September 03, 2014
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  An introduction to 

  homebirth midwives in your community.

  
  

  Whether you are pregnant for the first time, 

  a mother of four who wants one more, 

  or a newly wed couple exploring 

  what the next step could look like...

  
  

  You are invited to learn more about 

  the viable option of having your baby at home, 

  including affordability, safety, cleanliness and more 

  from the licensed health care professionals 

  that can make this dream a reality for your family.

  
  

  Several homebirth midwives from 

  the South Bay Homebirth Collective 

  will be available to answer all of your questions.

  
  

  For more information or to RSVP, 

  please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM: info@rowenholland.com/408-357-0953

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Meet BABI 2014 - South Bay - VENDOR REGISTRATION

  • When
    Saturday, September 06, 2014
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Capri Elementary School 850 Chapman Dr Campbell, CA 95008

  Register

  Celebrate BABI's 11th Anniversary at 

  Meet BABI 2014!

  
  

  Join BABI and the birth community of the South Bay to be included as a vendor for our annual pregnancy, birth, & child fair.  This is YOUR golden opportunity to market your business and network with other birth and family centered professionals, while increasing community awareness of your services and your ability to provide healthy options for new and expectant families.

  
  

  For vendor specifics, please visit the Vendor Information page.

  
   
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• Doula Peer Review

  • When
    Monday, September 08, 2014
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    San Mateo Public Library, Small Group Meeting Room, 3rd floor 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, Ca 94402

  A monthly meeting (2nd Monday) for birth doulas to bring cases to discuss, review, and learn from with other doulas. 

  
  

  **Must be a BABI member and birth doula and be a member on the BABI Peer Review Yahoo Group to participate (contact Sunshine Tomlin to be included in this Yahoo Group).

  
  

  RSVP to: Audrey Kalman - ackalman@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

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• Homebirth Lunch Lounge

  • When
    Tuesday, September 16, 2014
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Blossom Birth - Palo Alto

  Planning a home birth or maybe just considering the option? Join us for this informal, unfacilitated group to compare notes, share support, and simply chat about birthing at home.
  

  Third Tuesday of every month, 12-1:30pm
  

  Free. Please bring your lunch if you like. 

  
  

  Blossom Birth

  299 S. California Ave, Ste 120

  Palo Alto, 94306

  Show details
• Postpartum Doula Support Group

  • When
    Tuesday, September 16, 2014
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Blossom Birth - Palo Alto

  Are you a Postpartum Doula or thinking about becoming one? Come join us for a monthly gathering to share experiences and knowledge in a safe and supportive atmosphere. The group meets during the third week of the month on various evenings as noted, 7:00- 9:00pm

  To register or for more info? Contact Rotem Pearlson at 650-714 4928.

   

  Show details
• Meet the Doulas - Campbell

  • When
    Saturday, September 20, 2014
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmony Birth & Family 621 E Campbell Ave, Ste 14 Campbell, 95008

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.

  • Receive an overview of what doulas do
  • Learn the benefits of doula services
  • Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  • Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI.

  Harmony Birth & Family
  621 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 14
  Campbell, 95008

  Please RSVP one week prior to the event.
  
  

  *This event is held in Campbell every the 3rd Saturday of the month. 

  Show details
• Homebirth Lunch

  • When
    Monday, September 22, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  
  

  Are you planning a homebirth?

  Have you given birth at home?

  Curious about homebirth and want to speak to others?

  Looking for community?

  
  

  Bring your lunch and meet with other homebirth parents, parents-to-be, and families interested in homebirth.  Children are always welcome.  Informal and unfacilitated.  Each month on the 4th Monday.

  Please register so we know how many to expect!!

  
  

  If you have questions, please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM - 408-357-0953/hblunch@bayareabirthinfo.org
  

  
  

  *This monthly gathering is a BABI-sponsored event.  Donations are accepted for use of the SBHC facilities. 

  Show details
• Meet the Doulas - San Mateo

  • When
    Friday, September 26, 2014
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Yoga at CHANGE 400 Ben Franklin Court San Mateo, CA 94401

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.
  

  •   Receive an overview of what doulas do
  •   Learn the benefits of doula services
  •   Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  •   Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI. 

  
  

  Yoga at CHANGE
  400 Ben Franklin Court

  San Mateo, CA  94401
  
  Please register one week prior to the event.  $15 fee per couple.

  
  

  *This event is held on the 4th Friday of each month (3rd Friday in May, November & December).  

  Show details
• Midwives Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, October 01, 2014
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  An introduction to 

  homebirth midwives in your community.

  
  

  Whether you are pregnant for the first time, 

  a mother of four who wants one more, 

  or a newly wed couple exploring 

  what the next step could look like...

  
  

  You are invited to learn more about 

  the viable option of having your baby at home, 

  including affordability, safety, cleanliness and more 

  from the licensed health care professionals 

  that can make this dream a reality for your family.

  
  

  Several homebirth midwives from 

  the South Bay Homebirth Collective 

  will be available to answer all of your questions.

  
  

  For more information or to RSVP, 

  please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM: info@rowenholland.com/408-357-0953

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• BABI Board Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, October 07, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  Regular meetings with BABI's Board of Directors, open to members in good standing.  

  
  

  Please RSVP.

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Doula Peer Review

  • When
    Monday, October 13, 2014
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    San Mateo Public Library, Small Group Meeting Room, 3rd floor 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, Ca 94402

  A monthly meeting (2nd Monday) for birth doulas to bring cases to discuss, review, and learn from with other doulas. 

  
  

  **Must be a BABI member and birth doula and be a member on the BABI Peer Review Yahoo Group to participate (contact Sunshine Tomlin to be included in this Yahoo Group).

  
  

  RSVP to: Audrey Kalman - ackalman@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ask the Experts - South Bay

  • When
    Thursday, October 16, 2014
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Tiny Tots - 138 Railway Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008

  Register

  Ask the Experts is a panel discussion for expectant parents, those planning to be parents, and those interested in the current birth climate in the Bay Area. Come listen to a Midwife, OB, Lactation Specialist and other birth professionals and ask questions.
  

  
  

  
  

  Scheduled Panelists:
  Each month our panel list will feature different professionals from a range of fields.  See the Ask the Experts page for the updated panel list.
  
  Tiny Tots 

  Classroom space
  138 Railway Avenue
  Campbell, CA 95008
  
  

  For more information, please contact Neta Sevin or Katy Barry L.Ac. - ate_sb@bayareabirthinfo.org

  
  *Ask The Experts alternates between South Bay & Peninsula on specific Thursdays.  See the Ask the Experts page for all dates in 2014.
  

  Show details
• Postpartum Doula Support Group

  • When
    Thursday, October 16, 2014
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Blossom Birth - Palo Alto

  Are you a Postpartum Doula or thinking about becoming one? Come join us for a monthly gathering to share experiences and knowledge in a safe and supportive atmosphere. The group meets during the third week of the month on various evenings as noted, 7:00- 9:00pm

  To register or for more info? Contact Rotem Pearlson at 650-714 4928.

   

  Show details
• Meet the Doulas - Campbell

  • When
    Saturday, October 18, 2014
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmony Birth & Family 621 E Campbell Ave, Ste 14 Campbell, 95008

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.

  • Receive an overview of what doulas do
  • Learn the benefits of doula services
  • Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  • Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI.

  Harmony Birth & Family
  621 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 14
  Campbell, 95008

  Please RSVP one week prior to the event.
  
  

  *This event is held in Campbell every the 3rd Saturday of the month. 

  Show details
• Homebirth Lunch Lounge

  • When
    Tuesday, October 21, 2014
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Blossom Birth - Palo Alto

  Planning a home birth or maybe just considering the option? Join us for this informal, unfacilitated group to compare notes, share support, and simply chat about birthing at home.
  

  Third Tuesday of every month, 12-1:30pm
  

  Free. Please bring your lunch if you like. 

  
  

  Blossom Birth

  299 S. California Ave, Ste 120

  Palo Alto, 94306

  Show details
• Meet the Doulas - San Mateo

  • When
    Friday, October 24, 2014
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Yoga at CHANGE 400 Ben Franklin Court San Mateo, CA 94401

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.
  

  •   Receive an overview of what doulas do
  •   Learn the benefits of doula services
  •   Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  •   Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI. 

  
  

  Yoga at CHANGE
  400 Ben Franklin Court

  San Mateo, CA  94401
  
  Please register one week prior to the event.  $15 fee per couple.

  
  

  *This event is held on the 4th Friday of each month (3rd Friday in May, November & December).  

  Show details
• Homebirth Lunch

  • When
    Monday, October 27, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  
  

  Are you planning a homebirth?

  Have you given birth at home?

  Curious about homebirth and want to speak to others?

  Looking for community?

  
  

  Bring your lunch and meet with other homebirth parents, parents-to-be, and families interested in homebirth.  Children are always welcome.  Informal and unfacilitated.  Each month on the 4th Monday.

  Please register so we know how many to expect!!

  
  

  If you have questions, please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM - 408-357-0953/hblunch@bayareabirthinfo.org
  

  
  

  *This monthly gathering is a BABI-sponsored event.  Donations are accepted for use of the SBHC facilities. 

  Show details
• Midwives Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, November 05, 2014
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  An introduction to 

  homebirth midwives in your community.

  
  

  Whether you are pregnant for the first time, 

  a mother of four who wants one more, 

  or a newly wed couple exploring 

  what the next step could look like...

  
  

  You are invited to learn more about 

  the viable option of having your baby at home, 

  including affordability, safety, cleanliness and more 

  from the licensed health care professionals 

  that can make this dream a reality for your family.

  
  

  Several homebirth midwives from 

  the South Bay Homebirth Collective 

  will be available to answer all of your questions.

  
  

  For more information or to RSVP, 

  please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM: info@rowenholland.com/408-357-0953

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Doula Peer Review

  • When
    Monday, November 10, 2014
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    San Mateo Public Library, Small Group Meeting Room, 3rd floor 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, Ca 94402

  A monthly meeting (2nd Monday) for birth doulas to bring cases to discuss, review, and learn from with other doulas. 

  
  

  **Must be a BABI member and birth doula and be a member on the BABI Peer Review Yahoo Group to participate (contact Sunshine Tomlin to be included in this Yahoo Group).

  
  

  RSVP to: Audrey Kalman - ackalman@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ask the Experts - Peninsula

  • When
    Thursday, November 13, 2014
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Blossom Birth 299 S California Ave, Ste 120 Palo Alto, CA 94306

  Register

  Ask the Experts is a panel discussion for expectant parents, those planning to be parents, and those interested in the current birth climate in the Bay Area. Come listen to a Midwife, OB, Lactation Specialist and other birth professionals and ask questions.

  
  
  

  Scheduled Panelists:

  Each month our panel list will feature different professionals from a range of fields.  See the Ask the Experts page for the updated panel list.

  
  

  Blossom Birth

  299 S California Ave, Ste 120

  Palo Alto, CA  94306

  
  

  For more information, please contact Net Sivan or Katy Barry L.Ac- ate_peninsula@bayareabirthinfo.org

  
  *Ask The Experts alternates between South Bay & Peninsula on specific Thursdays.  See the Ask the Experts page for all dates in 2014.

  Show details
• Meet the Doulas - Campbell

  • When
    Saturday, November 15, 2014
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmony Birth & Family 621 E Campbell Ave, Ste 14 Campbell, 95008

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.

  • Receive an overview of what doulas do
  • Learn the benefits of doula services
  • Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  • Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI.

  Harmony Birth & Family
  621 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 14
  Campbell, 95008

  Please RSVP one week prior to the event.
  
  

  *This event is held in Campbell every the 3rd Saturday of the month. 

  Show details
• Homebirth Lunch Lounge

  • When
    Tuesday, November 18, 2014
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Blossom Birth - Palo Alto

  Planning a home birth or maybe just considering the option? Join us for this informal, unfacilitated group to compare notes, share support, and simply chat about birthing at home.
  

  Third Tuesday of every month, 12-1:30pm
  

  Free. Please bring your lunch if you like. 

  
  

  Blossom Birth

  299 S. California Ave, Ste 120

  Palo Alto, 94306

  Show details
• BABI Board Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, November 19, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  Regular meetings with BABI's Board of Directors, open to members in good standing.  

  
  

  Please RSVP.

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Meet the Doulas - San Mateo

  • When
    Friday, November 21, 2014
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Yoga at CHANGE 400 Ben Franklin Court San Mateo, CA 94401

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.
  

  •   Receive an overview of what doulas do
  •   Learn the benefits of doula services
  •   Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  •   Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI. 

  
  

  Yoga at CHANGE
  400 Ben Franklin Court

  San Mateo, CA  94401
  
  Please register one week prior to the event.  $15 fee per couple.

  
  

  *This event is held on the 4th Friday of each month (3rd Friday in May, November & December).  

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• Homebirth Lunch

  • When
    Monday, November 24, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  
  

  Are you planning a homebirth?

  Have you given birth at home?

  Curious about homebirth and want to speak to others?

  Looking for community?

  
  

  Bring your lunch and meet with other homebirth parents, parents-to-be, and families interested in homebirth.  Children are always welcome.  Informal and unfacilitated.  Each month on the 4th Monday.

  Please register so we know how many to expect!!

  
  

  If you have questions, please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM - 408-357-0953/hblunch@bayareabirthinfo.org
  

  
  

  *This monthly gathering is a BABI-sponsored event.  Donations are accepted for use of the SBHC facilities. 

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• Midwives Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, December 03, 2014
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  An introduction to 

  homebirth midwives in your community.

  
  

  Whether you are pregnant for the first time, 

  a mother of four who wants one more, 

  or a newly wed couple exploring 

  what the next step could look like...

  
  

  You are invited to learn more about 

  the viable option of having your baby at home, 

  including affordability, safety, cleanliness and more 

  from the licensed health care professionals 

  that can make this dream a reality for your family.

  
  

  Several homebirth midwives from 

  the South Bay Homebirth Collective 

  will be available to answer all of your questions.

  
  

  For more information or to RSVP, 

  please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM: info@rowenholland.com/408-357-0953

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Doula Peer Review

  • When
    Monday, December 08, 2014
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    San Mateo Public Library, Small Group Meeting Room, 3rd floor 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, Ca 94402

  A monthly meeting (2nd Monday) for birth doulas to bring cases to discuss, review, and learn from with other doulas. 

  
  

  **Must be a BABI member and birth doula and be a member on the BABI Peer Review Yahoo Group to participate (contact Sunshine Tomlin to be included in this Yahoo Group).

  
  

  RSVP to: Audrey Kalman - ackalman@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

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• Homebirth Lunch

  • When
    Monday, December 15, 2014
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    South Bay Homebirth Collective 967 W Hedding St, Ste 110 San Jose, CA 95126

  Register

  **Homebirth Lunch will be held on the 3rd Monday this month, due to the holiday**

  
  

  Are you planning a homebirth?

  Have you given birth at home?

  Curious about homebirth and want to speak to others?

  Looking for community?

  
  

  Bring your lunch and meet with other homebirth parents, parents-to-be, and families interested in homebirth.  Children are always welcome.  Informal and unfacilitated.  Each month on the 4th Monday.

  Please register so we know how many to expect!!

  
  

  If you have questions, please contact Rowen Holland, LM, CPM - 408-357-0953/hblunch@bayareabirthinfo.org
  

  
  

  *This monthly gathering is a BABI-sponsored event.  Donations are accepted for use of the SBHC facilities. 

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• Homebirth Lunch Lounge

  • When
    Tuesday, December 16, 2014
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Blossom Birth - Palo Alto

  Planning a home birth or maybe just considering the option? Join us for this informal, unfacilitated group to compare notes, share support, and simply chat about birthing at home.
  

  Third Tuesday of every month, 12-1:30pm
  

  Free. Please bring your lunch if you like. 

  
  

  Blossom Birth

  299 S. California Ave, Ste 120

  Palo Alto, 94306

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• Meet the Doulas - San Mateo

  • When
    Friday, December 19, 2014
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Yoga at CHANGE 400 Ben Franklin Court San Mateo, CA 94401

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.
  

  •   Receive an overview of what doulas do
  •   Learn the benefits of doula services
  •   Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  •   Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI. 

  
  

  Yoga at CHANGE
  400 Ben Franklin Court

  San Mateo, CA  94401
  
  Please register one week prior to the event.  $15 fee per couple.

  
  

  *This event is held on the 4th Friday of each month (3rd Friday in May, November & December).  

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• Meet the Doulas - Campbell

  • When
    Saturday, December 20, 2014
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmony Birth & Family 621 E Campbell Ave, Ste 14 Campbell, 95008

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.

  • Receive an overview of what doulas do
  • Learn the benefits of doula services
  • Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  • Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI.

  Harmony Birth & Family
  621 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 14
  Campbell, 95008

  Please RSVP one week prior to the event.
  
  

  *This event is held in Campbell every the 3rd Saturday of the month. 

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• Meet the Doulas - San Mateo

  • When
    Friday, January 23, 2015
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Yoga at CHANGE 400 Ben Franklin Court San Mateo, CA 94401

  Register

  Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to questions about birth and postpartum doula services.
  

  •   Receive an overview of what doulas do
  •   Learn the benefits of doula services
  •   Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
  •   Discover how to find the right doula for you

  Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews. Meet the Doulas is a monthly event, sponsored by BABI. 

  
  

  Yoga at CHANGE
  400 Ben Franklin Court

  San Mateo, CA  94401
  
  Please register one week prior to the event.  $15 fee per couple.

  
  

  *This event is held on the 4th Friday of each month (3rd Friday in May, November & December).  

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