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Palouse Doula Collective 
Events and Classes

Local events and classes for birth, postpartum and breastfeeding from our doulas. 

Palouse Pregnancy Collective 

Monthly, every third Sunday 

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2:00pm

One World Cafe,  Chalkboard Room

Moscow, ID

This is a free group open to all expecting and postpartum moms on the Palouse. Come meet the local birth and postpartum doulas, connect with fellow moms, and gather resources to support you in pregnancy and postpartum. 

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Featuring monthly educational topics surrounding birth, postpartum, and infant feeding. 

Classes  

Labor Support and Comfort Measures 

May 6th, 1:00-4:30

June 24th, 1:00-4:30

1912 Center, Living Room

412 E 3rd St.

Moscow, ID

This workshop will explore partner support, nutrition during labor, breathing techniques, birthing positions and movement, massage and comforting touch, and labor tools such as the birth ball, relaxation and visualization, TENS unit, and basic aromatherapy.
Taught by Ruth Krause, certified doula. 

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$85/couple

Mama Yoga 

January 30th-March 27th

Mondays, 5:15-6:30pm 

Yoga Attic,

314 E 2nd St. (around the back and up the stairs)

Moscow, ID

*pre-crawling babies welcome

A yoga class and community for pregnant women and postnatal mamas. Taught by Kristine Patterson and Madi Hull. 

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$15 suggested donation.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class 

Held each Trimester

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Class for prenatal parents wanting to learn more about breastfeeding and infant feeding from a holistic and practical perspective. Taught by Jessica Smith a nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. 

 

3hrs of instruction, hands on learning, and materials to take home. $85/couple

** Class cost reimbursed for qualifying insurances when you schedule and meet for a one-on-one, 30min prenatal lactation visit. Ask about medicaid pricing. 

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Topics include:

  • Anatomy, physiology, and biology: breastfeeding from the beginning pregnancy-first 2 weeks

  • Is baby getting enough?

  • Latch and positioning

  • Colostrum harvesting, hand expression, self massage, lymph drainage

  • Creating your nursing space 

  • Lactation herbs, nutrition and Ayurveda

  • Postpartum prep and Ancient Postpartum Wisdom

  • Pacifiers, bottles and pumping, flange sizing 

  • Formula info 

  • Going back to work

  • Tongue Ties

  • Intimacy and breastfeeding, including birth control options

  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

  • Common breastfeeding issues

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