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Virtual Birth Education Workshops
Get Amazing Prenatal Education...
No Matter Where You Are.
I started these LIVE virtual classes to bring the love and support of a doula to more growing families. Though I can't be there with you in person, I'll still be there with you every step of the way.
Each 2-hour class covers a topic from pregnancy and birth planning to postpartum care and thriving with a newborn. At the end, I'll answer any questions you or your support person have.
Most importantly, you'll be able to connect with other parents who are on the same journey and you'll become part of our amazing and supportive community!
Whether you sign up for one class as a refresher or you're newly pregnant and sign up for all three, my goal is to give you the knowledge and confidence to be an empowered parent.
Workshop Schedule
LOOKING FOR BIRTH EDUCATION THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE?
Check out our upcoming classes!
Labor Prep &
Birth Support
Thursday, Sept. 12
Tuesday, Oct. 22
In this class, we will cover writing your birth preferences (not a birth plan) preparing your body for birth, labor interventions, and support through both unmedicated and medically managed labors.
Feeding The Baby
Thursday, Oct. 10
Wednesday, December 4
In this class, we will cover best practices for feeding your newborn, addressing expectations and feeding challenges, and advocating for both you and baby in a hospital setting.
Planning The
4th Trimester
Thursday, Sept. 26
Wednesday, November 13
This class was designed to help you thrive in the early postpartum days and weeks after your baby is born. I'll cover how to best care for your postpartum body, tips for getting sleep, good nutrition, the transition back to work, childcare, and how to nurture your relationship with your partner.
Not Your First Rodeo (Birth)
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Wednesday, Dec 18
Not your first birth but feel like you could use a refresher? Wondering how this birth will be different from your last birth? Want to know how to prepare siblings for a baby? Then this group is for you.
Or maybe this is your first birth using a doula? In this class, I will help prepare you for all the things you need to know for a different birth from your first/last.
Hear For Yourself How Beneficial Virtual Prenatal Classes Can Be...
Not sure if virtual prenatal classes are the right choice?
Hear what others have to say about taking prenatal education classes online with Julianne and see for yourself.
No matter what form of class you choose, prenatal education has proven to result in shorter labor times and who doesn't want that?!
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Meet Our Doulas
Julianne Curtis
CLD, CCCE, CNPE, CLC, SBD, CAPPA instructor
Julianne has nearly 30 years of experience in nurturing families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Founding the Northern Colorado Doula Collective has been her dream. With humor, empathy, and expertise, she supports clients from preconception all the way through parenthood. She also facilitates many of our support groups and is responsible for the birth education we provide. Her specialty is helping parents navigate bereavement and grief after miscarriage and infant loss.
Katie Piccolo
CLD, Hypno-Doula, Hypnobabies Instructor
Katie is one of the founding members of the Northern Colorado Doula Collective. She's a CAPPA Certified Labor Doula and Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor. Katie channels over 15 years of professional experience into her passion for guiding families through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. She's committed to providing evidence-based support and respecting each family's unique birth experience.
Chloe McCarthy
CPD
Meet Chloe, a dedicated mom, wife, and postpartum doula from Northern Colorado. Drawing from her own experiences and her work in health education, Chloe offers a nurturing, non-judgmental space, ensuring families thrive with her guidance. Whether it's meal prep, sibling care, or sharing knowledge, she's committed to empowering diverse families to confidently embrace their postpartum chapters.
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Top Tips for Picking a Pediatrician
Top Tips for Picking a Pediatrician
As a new parent there are lots of important decisions to make when it comes to the health and well-being of your new baby. Choosing the perfect pediatrician is one such decision. As your trusted Fort Collins doula, I want to help you make the right decision for you, your family, and your baby. Rather than choosing off of a list of in-network HMO providers, web searches, or even referrals from friends and family, it’s important to choose a healthcare provider that aligns with you and the type of newborn and postpartum experience that you desire. Not only do you need to feel comfortable and at peace with this person, but you’ll more than likely be sitting in their waiting room for around 30% (give or take) of your life from your child’s birth to age 18, so it’s a much better experience all around when you feel seen, heard, and validated.
Here are a few tips to make sure that your pediatrician is the perfect fit for you.
First of all, it’s important to know what you want out of a health care provider. What experience do you ultimately want and what philosophies do you adhere to? Only from this point of knowledge can you choose a pediatrician that aligns with you and your wishes.
Make sure you understand how they approach certain situations such as newborn weight loss, breastfeeding, nutrition, newborn sleep, immunizations and vaccines, or any other topics that you may feel strongly about or are open to learning more about. A conversation about these topics will give you insight into the philosophy of the pediatrician.
What are the dynamics of the office? Are there multiple doctors that rotate calls? Is it easy to get through to your doctor or is there red tape? Do they return phone calls? Do all the doctors in the practice have similar philosophies? If the doctor is independent, who do they use for backup for vacations or illness?
Ensure that the practice is current when it comes to training and education regarding especially around infant sleep and feeding. They should be providing up-to-date evidenced based resources to you and your family.
Do you feel good about how after hours/weekends are handled? Do they have someone on-call to speak too or text with? Do they provide virtual or 24×7 options for care? It never fails, kids tend to get sick outside of normal business hours. Many providers now offer subscription services that include home visits, text/call support for 24 hours a day.
Once you choose a pediatrician, pay attention to how you feel when you’re in an appointment, how you feel when you leave the appointment, and how the staff makes you feel. If you ever feel off, unheard, or just downright shitty or anxious at any point when interacting with your pediatrician, it’s not a good match. You should your appointments feeling like an amazing capable parent, not a failure or a parent that isn’t taken seriously.
And remember, it’s always ok to switch if you’re not getting what you need. Because if you’re not getting what you need, your baby isn’t getting what they need.
I encourage you to be thorough in this process of choosing a pediatrician. Be as thorough in your research as you would be when buying a new car or house. This is an important decision not to be made lightly.
In addition to pediatricians there is a local wealth of amazing newborn, postpartum, and breastfeeding resources available in our community and as an experiencedFort Collins birth doula in our community I have meaningful relationships with many of them. You can check out my resource guide or ask me anytime for my recommendations and I’ll be happy to help! If you need any help or have any questions, I’m always here for you.
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