Volume 4

~ News From "Your Birthing Family" ~

Issue 10

 

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Charis Labor Support Workshop

Was held Saturday, September 26, 2009
At the
Breath of Life Birth Center

Kristin Schuchmann, Susan Oshel, Christie Collbran, Kristin Paulus, Vicki Sink and Marsha Laycox

Midwives, student midwives, doulas, and student doulas gathered at the beautiful Breath of Life Birth Center in Largo, FL, for the 2009 Charis "Labor Support" Workshop. 

 

Had a lovely time spending the day with others who love birth and want to "learn all" so that they can give their all! I loved the hands-on and listening to others share their experiences. That kind of knowledge sticks with you!
-Vicki Sink

 

This workshop helped renew in my mind the important role of a Doula, when we are offered the privilege to be a part of someone's birth.  I walked away with more valuable tools and ides! Thank you!  I really enjoyed getting to know other Charis' students and to meet Kristin and Susan in person.
 -Kristin Paulus

 

 

We had a fabulous time learning the fascinating science behind why labor support techniques work, we practiced effective ways birth professionals can help women have a more fulfilling birth experience, and thoroughly enjoyed the new friendships made that day.
 

 

 

Kristin Paulus, Christie Collbran, Marsha Laycox, Susan Oshel, Vicki Sink and Kristin Schuchmann.

 

 

 

The next workshop will be the Charis "Teaching Birth" Workshop in the late winter.  Details will be posted in the Charis e-newsletter and here on the website soon. 






 


 

Christie Collbran, Vicki Sink, Kristin Paulus, Marsha Laycox, Susan Oshel, & Kristin Schuchmann (behind the camera) enjoying great conversation and a delicious lunch at the Cottage Cafe in Largo, FL

practicing effective labor support techniques 

Susan & Kristin sharing their wisdom 

 

Who would have thought that a simple pool noodle could be such a great massage and counter pressure tool?  
Pregnant Vicki Sink says it feels great!

birth workers don't know how to sit in chairs 

practicing the "pancake maneuver" 

 

 
'Behold, I will bring them from the north country, And gather them from the ends of the earth,
 Among  them the blind and the lame, The woman with child and The one who labors with child,  together,
 A great throng shall return there...And My people shall be satisfied with My goodness, says the LORD.'
 Jeremiah 31:8, 14
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Octoberr 2009