Updates!
Patti's new education center recently opened and is now offering
a variety of fantastic classes, workshops and support groups.
Come visit us at the center!
The Tacoma Pregnancy, Birth and Family Education Center
7406 27th Street West, Suite 301 (Plaza West Bldng)
Tacoma, WA 98466
*Since Patti is often at births, call first to schedule an appointment.
253-565-7891
Apprenticeship Opportunity!
Interested in becoming a doula?
Here is a golden opportunity to experience a year long apprenticeship
with a doula who has a busy practice, 35 years of experience and over 2000 births.
It is not necessary for you to have attended any births or doula training prior to apprenticing.
Tacoma Doula Circle
* Monthly Get-Together for Aspiring, New and Experienced Doulas *
Considering a doula career?
Are you a new doula and looking for peer support?
Have you been practicing for a while and would like to network with other doulas?
You are invited to join us at our montly get-togethers where you will have an opportunity to ...
*network
*trade services
*share and debrief birth stories
*learn new techniques and tricks of the trade
*brainstorm ways to promote and build your doula practice
....
Monthly meetings will be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month (except September)
faciliated by Patti Ramos, Birth Doula
who has assisted with over 2000 births throughout her 35 year career.
Next meeting: January 4, 2012 - We will view Ricki Lake's NEW film!
Location: Tacoma Pregnancy, Birth and Family Education Center
7406 27th Street West, Suite 301
Tacoma, WA 98466
For more information and to RSVP, contact Patti at
birthpreparation@aol.com
253-565-7981
Look for us on Facebook - Puget Sound Birth Connection
Expecting a baby and looking
for a quality childbirth class?
This very unique and innovative weekend birth preparation workshop is
offered from a heartfelt perspective with an emphasis on nurturing
your relationship as a couple, as you prepare for your baby's birth.
Don't miss this special workshop which includes the
inspiring, empowering and unforgettable "Ice Journey".
Located in Tacoma, Washington
For those of you who have previously attended a childbirth preparation class or,
who prefer to take the fast track to your labor and birth preparation consider
registering for the "Labor Tools and Techniques Workshop".
If you are expecting your first baby, it is highly recommended that you attend
the 2-day Birth Preparation Workshop which includes the "Ice Journey".
Both workshops provide you with a wonderful opportunity to
"hang out" with other expectant parents and to make new friends!
Feedback from couples who have participated in the "Ice Journey"
The "Ice Journey" has generated a lot of interest from people who have viewed my website.
It is very difficult to fully explain the experience ... it truly is something you need to witness and
experience in person. There is no script, but rather my narration during the "Ice Journey" flows
from what I learn about the expectant parents in the initial stages of the childbirth class
regarding their fears, concerns, worries, needs, preferences, personalities, relationships, etc.
Basically, it is a very realistic and heartfelt labor simulation that goes above and beyond
just focusing on contractions. We go to a much deeper level that involves the emotional,
mental, spiritual as well as the physical power and influence of the birthing experience
with an emphasis on nurturing and strengthening their "couple" relationship.
