Fiona Cottrell.
Birth & Postpartum Doula.
OB Tech. Neugarten Birth Center.

Fiona presented information about circumcision. A brief history, biology, function and the issues surrounding the controversy of circumcision.

Her second topic was the the role of postpartum Doula and postpartum care of the mother and newborn baby.

Dana Scarano
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Birth Doula.

Dana discussed how the soothing and relaxing effects of massage can calm even the most tense body.

She explained how massage during pregnancy benefits both mother and unborn baby and how post-pregnancy massage helps the new mother recover from birth.

Jency Elliott
HypnoBirthing® Practitioner.

Jency spoke about how Hypnobirthing
helps you learn mind-body harmony so the pregnant body can relax and function as it should.

She ended the event with a relaxing guided visualization as a demonstration of how Hypnobirthing can be used.

Tara Schatzel
Certified Birth Doula.
Artist and Photographer.

Tara discussed the importance of healthy nutrition and exercise during pregnancy.

Tara chooses to celebrate the pregnant body using belly casting and photography and talked about how other family members can participate in the process.