#CCCNMembers

May 5, 2022
3 min

International Day of the Midwife 2022

Happy International Day of the Midwife! This year's theme marks the establishment, 100 years ago, of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). Learn more at Internationalmidwives.org. Current data shows that Midwives can provide about 90% of the sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health (SRMNAH) care needed. Yet, they account for less than 10% of the global SRMNAH workforce. Learn more about midwifery care around the world in a newly published r

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CCCNetwork

Apr 8, 2022
4 min

April 2022 Awareness Month Highlights

Content warning: Resources for Abuse, Sexual Assault, and infertility. Awareness Month National Child Abuse Awareness Month: According to childwefare.gov, "During April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) and the importance of communities working together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment. Throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being and work together to implement effective

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morganjamati

Mar 26, 2022
8 min

March 2022: Central Coast Childbirth Network Newsletter

We are always so thankful to connect with YOU, our CCCN Members and local community members. Hello CCCN Community! We are so excited to welcome you into 2022 as we are back with our first newsletter of the year! This year we have a year of fun and educational events planned for CCCN Members and Community. We will be publishing our CCCN Newsletter quarterly this year. Thank you for taking the time to stay connected with CCCN. If you are new to our website, we welcome you! Our

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March 2022 Coffee Connection Highlight: Doula Support & Resources on the Central Coast, CA

CCCNetwork

Mar 18, 2022
4 min

March 2022 Coffee Connection Highlight: Doula Support & Resources on the Central Coast, CA

Disclaimer: The opinions or beliefs expressed by various authors on this blog do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Central Coast Childbirth Network, INC. Central Coast Childbirth Network, INC does not offer medical advice. The content on this blog is for informational purposes only. The author's opinions are based upon information they consider reliable; thus, Central Coast Childbirth Network warrants its completeness or accuracy and should not

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morganjamati

Mar 7, 2022
5 min

March 2022 Awareness Month Highlights

WORLD DOULA WEEK & DOULA DAY: World Doula Week begins with World Doula Day on March 22nd and will go through March 28th annually. According to Evidence Based Birth and Dr. Christina Morton, a doula is "a companion who supports a birthing person during labor and birth." Not many people know what a doula is, and if they do, there are limited resources to help them choose which may be best for them. If you want to learn more about doulas and how they can support you and your fam

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morganjamati

Mar 4, 2022
7 min

All About D O U L A S

(Content warning: Bereavement, pregnancy loss, fertility, and adoption.) Are you looking for additional support from preconception through the first year of parenting? Maybe you feel anxious or scared about pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting in general? Information overload? Here at Central Coast Childbirth Network, we want you to know that these feelings are normal. CCCN can help support you and your family through this process by offering you resources and support to f

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Self-Care and Relationships from Preconception through the first year of parenting

CCCNetwork

Feb 21, 2022
6 min

Self-Care and Relationships from Preconception through the first year of parenting

What is self-care? Self-care, defined by the World Health Organization, is "the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability or without the support of a healthcare provider." Often, the preconception stage through Parenting can be overwhelming and stressful for the expecting parents, families, caregivers, and support team. Can we talk about being in the middle of a pandemic too? Man

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morganjamati

Jan 14, 2022
2 min

January 2022 Awareness Month Highlights

CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: January is Cervical Health and Awareness month which recognizes the issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease, and the importance of early detection. Preconception health tests can check for one’s optimal health, including cervical screenings. Visit the National Cervical Cancer Coalition website to learn more and use the hashtag #cervicalhealth or #cervicalhealthawarenessmonth to raise awareness. Reach out to local #cccnmembers in midwife

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CCCNetwork

Dec 27, 2021
7 min

December 2021: Central Coast Childbirth Network Newsletter

We are always so thankful to connect with YOU, our CCCN Members and local community members. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday from the CCCN Team. We've made it! Our 12th and final newsletter of 2021! In 2022, we are looking ahead to an eventful and connected year! Moving forward we will continue Coffee Connection, #CCCNMember Connections, a Central Coast Expo, Professionals' event series, and next CCCN Board of Director election. It has been a 🎁 to serve famil

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CCCNetwork

Nov 15, 2021
5 min

November 2021: Central Coast Childbirth Network Newsletter

We are always so thankful to connect with YOU, our CCCN Members and local community members. 🚨Just Announced! Are you a Birth and Wellness Professional, local community establishing, or established business owner looking to assess professional or personal Vision, Values 2021? Join us for our last Professional Event Series! Build Resiliency in the Midst of Change Presented by Carrie Asuncion with Keys To Empowerment on December 2, 2021, from 5-6 PM PST via ZOOM. Register here

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FREE Professionals Event Hosted by Central Coast Childbirth Network, INC

CCCNetwork

Nov 2, 2021
2 min

FREE Professionals Event Hosted by Central Coast Childbirth Network, INC

Face Change with Courage and become unstoppable! This event is for #CCCNMembers and Non-CCCN Members who are business or establishing business owners on the Central Coast. Join us for an interactive presentation to build your personal toolkit for riding the waves of change and clarifying what's next for you. 3 keys to finding balance & clarity during change Mind/body secrets to instantly return to your center Staying focused on your bigger purpose Register today and you are a

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CCCNetwork

Sep 12, 2021
5 min

September 2021: Central Coast Childbirth Network Newsletter

We are always so thankful to connect with YOU, our CCCN Members and local community members. Hello Central Coast! This past month, the CCCN has been putting out a lot of fun and educational content in efforts of supporting birth and wellness professionals and families on the Central Coast. We have a lot of amazing events, announcements, and posts lined up for September that we are so excited to share with all of you. As an organization, a lot of what we do is centered on impr

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CCCNetwork

Jul 8, 2021
7 min

July 2021: Central Coast Childbirth Network Newsletter

We are always so thankful to connect with YOU, our CCCN Members and local community members. Hello Central Coast! Can you believe it's July already? We have been seeing so many of our CCCN Members sharing fun and meaningful events, as well as planning special events and celebrating togetherness once again. We are also planning some fun and educational events and will be announcing one of them in about a week! We are all about connecting information in a positive and easy-to-d

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CCCNetwork

May 5, 2021
3 min

International Day of the Midwife

Happy International Day of the Midwife! This year's theme is Follow the data: Invest in Midwives according to the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) webpage at Internationalmidwives.org. Current data shows that Midwives can provide about 90% of the sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health (SRMNAH) care needed. Yet, they account for less than 10% of the global SRMNAH workforce. Learn more about midwifery care around the world in a newly publis

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