“My experience training with Hatch has been so rewarding. Ever since my first day at training I’ve felt more grounded and confident than I have in my whole life. I really appreciate how when they’re making a lesson plan they think about all the different learning styles. For example during our weekend trainings we sat down for a lecture, had a discussion about it, then we got up and did an activity related to the topic. That happened multiple times in the day. Because of that when I’m with my client I am confident that I am able to give them the information and skills to have a happy healthy family.” -Tamar Jackson (Cohort 3, Doula Trainee)
Hatch Community Meeting: December 20, 2017
Please join us for...Hatch’s Community Meeting or Live on Facebook
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 5:30-7:00pm
Labor Interventions & Support Presentations By: Hatch Doula Trainees
The Labor Intervention Presentations will consist of topics such as: Induction and augmentation of labor, pharmaceutical pain management options for labor, and alternatives to pharmaceuticals for pain management.
These presentations will also be featured on Facebook Live from 5:45-7pm. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/thehatchcommunity/
Dinner is served at 5:30pm. Childcare will be provided. Attendance is FREE and all are welcome!
Space is limited RSVP to reserve a spot.
Text or Call 510.250.2883 OR contact us at- info@thehatchcommunity.org
It's A Party!!
Join us at the Hatch Community's Home at the Sullivan Community Center for an End of the Year Celebration.
Date: Saturday, December 16th
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
Location: 1671 8th St Oakland 94607
A friendly afternoon accompanied by FOOD, GAMES, MARTIAL ARTS, and other forms of entertainment.
Cohort 3 Hatch Doula Trainees toured Highland Hospital!
Joined by their Program Director and mentors, Bianca and Nicole.
November 2017
Flashback to Friendsgiving 2017
Friendsgiving 2017, held on the evening of November 12th, fostered a deeper sense of community, as friends and loved ones gathered together at the Sullivan Community Center to celebrate the gift of each other. Our Friendsgiving celebration cultivated gratitude in a warm atmosphere filled with delicious food, music, and open mic performances from some of our very own doula trainees. Many of our guests left with raffle prizes such as theme park tickets and gift cards to various places. Friendsgiving successfully built support for Hatch and perfectly captured what our community stands for. We truly enjoyed the company of those who were able to come celebrate with us and contributed to our feast of food and friendship.
Community Meeting Recap: November 2017
Wednesday, November 15th 2017 5:30-7:15PM
Comfort Measures: Lindsay Stern Beallo
This meeting provided the opportunity for guests to interact with their community members by participating in comfort measures.
Hatch Community Meeting: Wednesday, November 15th, 5:30-7:15pm
Comfort Measures Presentation by: Lindsey Stern Beallo
Lindsey is a DONA certified Birth Doula and also the Board Chair at Hatch. She is passionate about helping women honor their births. Her philosophy is to empower births in their own way. She will be presenting us various comfort measures useful in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum periods.
Dinner is served from 5:30-6:30pm. Childcare will be provided.
Attendance is FREE and all are welcome!
(A limited number of Gift Cards are given for attendance, if you are a parent or expecting parent under 24. Get in touch if you want more details!)
Space is limited, RSVP to reserve a spot.
Text or Call 510.250.2883 OR contact us at info@thehatchcommunity.org
Hatch's Friendsgiving Event! November 12th 3pm-7pm
Save the Date....
Gather together, grow our community, share a meal, and celebrate with new friends... as we build support for Hatch.
Join us for Friendsgiving with the Hatch Community, November 12th from 3pm-7pm
A family friendly afternoon complete with light thanksgiving food, entertainment, music, and a rousing raffle.
Suggested sliding scale donation at the door.
Contact us for the location at: (510) 250-2883 or info@thehatchcommunity.org
Meet the Cohort 3 Birth and Postpartum Doulas!
Meet the Doula Night at Hatch's Community Meeting: Wednesday 10/18 5:30-7:15pm
Have you ever been curious about what a Hatch doula actually does? Are you a young parent or expecting parent who wants some support? Or do you simply want to learn more about Hatch, meet the doulas training with Hatch and have a fun night learning new things? If you can say yes to any of these or your just curious...come join us!
Dinner is served from 5:30-6:00pm. Childcare will be provided.
Attendance is FREE and all are welcome! (A limited number of Gift Cards are given for attendance, if you are a parent or expecting parent under 24. Get in touch if you want more details!)
Mentor Training Program Launch: September 17th
Meet the 2017 Cohort 3 Mentors!
From left to right: Bianca, Beatriz, Nicole, Chantal, Alatia, Natalie, and Brittney.
On September 17th, Hatch launched its Peer Mentor Training Program. Graduates and peers from Hatch's Community were trained to mentor trainees through this years nine month Birth and Postpartum Doula Program. As Mentors, they will also have opportunities for professional development and personal growth. A few topics that were discussed were: Hatch's Scope of Practice, the importance of active listening and how body language is important, tips for working with youth, empowered coaching, and activities with real-life scenarios. It was a very successful day of training and the mentors are very excited to start working with the new trainees!
Big THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our September Fundraiser! All donations will go directly to training peer support doulas for young families this fall!
Community Meeting Recap: September
Wednesday, September 20th 2017 5:30-7:15PM
Nutrition by: Delilah Bisase
This meeting provided the opportunity for the trainees to learn valuable information about nutrition that they could pass on to their clients.
Community Meeting September 20th! Nutrition with Delilah Bisase
Nutrition Presentation at Hatch's Community Meeting: Wednesday 9/20 5:30-7:15
Delilah will be speaking on important nutrition concerns during pregnancy, pre and post-natal fitness, and tips for healthy grocery shopping on a budget. The evening will include discussing common conditions that may arise during pregnancy and understanding the connection to our diet. Along with discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in exercises best suited for pre and post-natal fitness. Also on the agenda will be tangible take home tips on how to get the best bang for your buck when grocery shopping.
Dinner is served from 5:30-6:00pm. Childcare will be provided.
Attendance is FREE and all are welcome! (A limited number of Gift Cards are given for attendance, if you are a parent or expecting parent under 24. Get in touch if you want more details!)
Come Join us!! Please RSVP for address to kat@thehatchcommunity.org or text 510 250 5883.
Hatch Community Meeting: August 16th
On Wednesday, August 16th at 5:30pm, we will have an information session about Hatch's Birth and Postpartum Programs for both potential trainees and mentors. Parents and community members are welcome to come learn about Hatch services too. Come Join us!! Please RSVP for address to kat@thehatchcommunity.org or text 510 250 5883.
Our doulas learn about prenatal health and wellness, advocacy in childbirth and pain management techniques, bonding and attachment, and newborn care. Hatch Doulas also learn how to maintain professional communication and reliability and to create trusting relationships.
The program begins with a 4-day Hatch Doula Training in October 2017 over two weekends. Followed by a 9-month Ongoing Training and Apprenticeship that include monthly group meetings every Wednesday for support, education, and skill building.
Complete an interest form here and we will contact you. http://www.thehatchcommunity.o rg/i-want-to-be-a-doula Spread the word!"
For Mentors:
The Hatch Community is currently recruiting mentors to support and develop the trainees of our Doula Training Program. A Hatch Doula is trained to provide empowering physical, emotional, and practical support to parents through their pregnancy, childbirth, and with their newborn.
Complete an interest form here and we will contact you! http://www.thehatchcommunity.o rg/become-a-doula-mentor Spread the word!"
Community Meeting on July 19th!
Congratulations to Hatch's 2nd year of doula graduates with their completion of the 2016-2017 Birth & Postpartum Program and celebration in June!
Join us on July 19th, for our community meeting on Health and Wellness for Women: Cycle Tracking and Self-Care.
Learn how to track your period and how to take care of your self through your monthly physical, emotional and energetic rhythms. This is perfect for anyone who has challenges during their period, is on birth control or wants to learn more about their body and its connections to their emotions. Free dinner and childcare will be provided!
SPACE IS LIMITED RSVP TO RESERVE A SPOT:
TEXT OR CALL 510.250.2883 OR CONTACT US AT KAT@THEHATCHCOMMUNITY.ORG
Join us to Celebrate, Hatch is turning 2 years old and our 2nd cohort of doulas are finishing their 9 month intensive!
FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND TO RSVP, CLICK HERE!
Community Meeting on Nutrition May 24th at Mandela Market, Oakland
Wednesday, May 24th 6pm-7:15pm at Mandela Market Place (Near West Oakland Bart Station)
Nutrition Class - Perinatal and Beyond
by Marina Stankov-Hodge RN, Midwife Apprentice
The fast past city lifestyle can cause us to forget our nutritional needs durring high stress times and and during pregnancy. These are precisely the times these needs should be most important to us.
The class will focus on nutritional needs in the perinatal period including: prenatal, first, second and third trimesters, postpartum, and nutritional needs to support breastfeeding as well as some information on first foods for baby. The approach considers that, although nutritional needs in pregnancy are slightly different, this is the way that most people should be eating on a regular basis with slight individual modifications.
(A limited number of gift cards are given for attendance, if you are a parent or expecting parent under 24. Get in touch if you want more details)
Space is limited RSVP to reserve a spot:
Text or Call 510.250.2883 or contact us at kat@thehatchcommunity.org
Hatch Community Meeting May 17th!
Wednesday, May 17th 5:30pm-7:15pm Panel on Money Management, Networking and Starting a Business
Learn to save money, spend smart or become an entrepreneur: Have you ever wanted to save money, improve your credit score or learn to best navigate EBT fees? Have you ever wanted to start your own business and wondered how to form one? Have you ever felt nervous about talking with a stranger about what you do or struggled with selling a service you are offering? Come to our next Hatch Community Meeting to answer these questions and much more!
There will be 3 panelists: Allison Surowitz, Business Lawyer, discussing business formation, Soniyah Sing, Relationship Coach, discussing networking techniques, and Patricia Johnson, Non-Profit Executive Director, who teaches money skills.
**Dinner and Childcare Included**
(A limited number of Gift Card are given for attendance, if you are a parent or expecting parent under 24. Get in touch if you want more details)
SPACE IS LIMITED PLEASE RSVP: Text or call (510) 250-2883 of email kat@thehatchcommunity.org
What's up with Inductions and Epidurals?
Get the low down on inductions, epidurals, and other common hospital birth interventions. Learn about your options, the benefits, the risks, and the alternatives.
Tune into Facebook on Wednesday, December 7th between 6:15 and 7:30 to catch clips of our very own Hatch Doulas presenting on these important topics.
Open Community Meeting- Pregnancy Movement
JOIN US!
Wednesday, November 16th, 5:30-7:15pm in Oakland.
Mingle with Hatch doulas and families over a free dinner followed by a fun and informative Pregnancy Movement workshop led by doula, mother, and midwifery apprentice- Gingi Allen.
Shake out your pelvis, learn some moves that will help get your baby into a great position for birth, and find ways to stay flexible and comfortable during pregnancy.
Childcare will be provided and the event is FREE!
Expectant families are especially encouraged to attend as well as anyone interested in getting involved with Hatch, pregnant or not.
For more information and to RSVP, email Allison@thehatchcommunity.org
Hatch Community Meeting: Preparing for a Hospital Birth
Wednesday, October 19th, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Join us in Oakland for Hatch's community meeting. Mingle with Hatch Doulas and other young families and folks during dinner, and then participate in a hands-on, and informative workshop relevant to anyone interested in learning more about support for families- especially during pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. These meetings are every 3rd Wednesday from October through June.
New and Expectant parents are especially invited! Learn more about doula support and match up with a Hatch Doula. You are encouraged to bring your partner or a friend if you'd like.
What: Hatch Community Meeting Topic: Preparing for a Hospital Birth
When: Wednesday, October 19th from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: Uptown Oakland, Bart Accessible. Please RSVP with Allison@thehatchcommunity.org for location details.
**Attendance is FREE!
**Childcare and Dinner will be Provided
Space is limited so please PLEASE please RSVP with Allison@thehatchcommunity.org Include how many adults and children are expected to attend. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!