What's in a 'Doula'? Find Out at Banning Moms Group Event

Have you ever hear of a "doula" before?  If not, now's your chance to learn what the role- similar to a labour coach- is all about and how they're being utilized here in The Pass.

A local group called The Pass Area Breastfeeding Café is hosting a free event this Wednesday at The Farmhouse Restaurant in Banning, in which attendees can meet with and learn about local doulas.

"This event is being offered to share with prenatal mothers and the community about the benefits of the presence of doulas in birth and in the postpartum period," organizer Nicole Palmer told Patch.  "Just a couple of those benefits include: increasing the mother’s satisfaction of the birth experience and increasing breastfeeding initiation and continuation."

The event falls in line with something called "world doula week," a campaingn aimed at drawing attention to these woman in our society.

Some of the things Palmer said will be featured at the Banning event include:

• Belly Casting Contest
• Meet and Greet with local Doulas
• Doula Film viewing on Thursday 3/28
• Demonstrations for comforting measures during birth including birthing ball
• Discounts for upcoming Child Birth Classes
• Raffles Prizes of photography sessions, nursing cover, prenatal message, etc.
• Free gifts to all attendees

The event kicks off at 10 a.m. on March 27.  See attached flier for more information, or visit the group on Facebook here.