Davis Prenatal Mentoring Program
Before COVID, I took part in a local “Centering” model of prenatal care. Instead of individual office visits, the Centering model brings together groups of 8-10 couples for monthly group prenatal appointments lasting about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Birth Fusion’s Take on the Centering Model
My time in these groups inspired me to create the FREE Davis Prenatal Mentoring Program. Centering is trademarked as a “group healthcare model” with three components – healthcare, interactive learning, and community building – provided to a group of patients facilitated by a credentialed health provider. My mentoring version of this model offers education, evidence-based discussions on childbirth topics, and a place to check in on how you’re doing, how your pregnancy is going, and to make new local friends.
Mentoring with an Evidence Based Birth® Bend
While the “Centering” model is mainly about medical care, the Davis Prenatal Mentoring Program gives you education from an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor and support—both informational and emotional—from an RN and professional doula.
Our sessions are all about you—what’s on your mind, what you’re going through, and how we can support each other on this personal journey to parenthood. If we have extra time after our check-ins, I’ll bring up some of these topics for group discussion:
Doulas and childbirth education options
Local resources and alternative therapies in perinatal care
Comfort measures and medicinal pain relief options
Understanding diagnoses associated with inductions/navigating inductions
Lactation Support
Postpartum Considerations/Birth Stories
I’ll also have a set of Evidence Based Birth® resources to share, covering many topics that often come up in our sessions.
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©️ 2022 Jennifer Anderson Birth Photography
©️ 2022 Jennifer Anderson Birth Photography
Gimme the Deets!
First and most importantly, it’s free!
Meetings will be held at Mirror Image Dance Studio at 2121 2nd Street next to Swim America.
The only requirement to attend is being pregnant. We also welcome you back to share your birth story after baby arrives. You can join at any point in your pregnancy. The more sessions you attend, the more information and new friends you’ll gain.
These sessions are just for the pregnant person. While we appreciate your partners, our focus is on supporting pregnant people and moms. We want to create a safe space where everyone feels comfortable sharing personal and sensitive topics.
Davis Prenatal Mentoring Program Schedule
Sessions will be held on Sundays from 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
2026
Sunday, August 9th: Discussion topic - Protecting and Recovering your Pelvic Floor
Sunday, September 20th: Discussion topic - Breastfeeding and Postpartum Considerations
Sunday, October 11th: Discussion topic - Comfort Measures and Medical Pain Relief Options
Sunday, November 8th: Discussion topic - Inductions and the Diagnoses that Love Them
Sunday, December 6th: Discussion topic - Protecting and Recovering Your Pelvic Floor
2027
Sunday, January 17th: Discussion topic - Breastfeeding and Postpartum Considerations
Sunday, February 14th: Discussion topic - Comfort Measures and Medical Pain Relief Options
Sunday, March 14th: Discussion topic - Inductions and the Diagnoses that Love Them
Sunday, April 11th: Discussion topic - Protecting and Recovering Your Pelvic Floor
Sunday, May 16th: Discussion topic - Breastfeeding and Postpartum
FAQ’s
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No, you don’t have to attend every session. We’d love to see you each month, but we know life gets busy. If you can only make it to a few, that’s fine—sign up. It’s free, so there’s nothing to lose.
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We meet indoors at Mirror Image Dance Company, 2121 2nd Street in Davis, so you’ll be comfortable no matter the weather. The studio is in the same plaza as Swim America.
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To make sure we have a safe space for discussing sensitive pregnancy and birth topics, these groups are just for the pregnant person. I support birth partners in my classes and as a doula, but these mentoring sessions are focused only on the pregnant person. Thank you for understanding.
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No, the schedule isn’t flexible. I run a busy childbirth business in Davis, with several doula clients and monthly childbirth classes. I picked these dates to fit my schedule and what works for the community. If you can’t make a session, join us next time.
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It’s free! Couples who take my childbirth classes or work with me as a doula get a lot of support and education, but I can only help so many people that way. My goal is to share my experience and knowledge with the community and create a safe space for building friendships. Offering this for free helps me do both.
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Yes, babies and toddlers are welcome. I ask that your little one isn’t too distracting to the group. We’ve had both before, and it hasn’t been a problem.
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As soon as you know you’re pregnant, you can join. These groups are open to all pregnant people and continue through the first month after birth.
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No, it doesn’t matter where you live or where you plan to give birth. These groups are open to everyone. I’ve attended births at most facilities in the area and have information about all of them. If you live or work in Davis, you’ll likely find your community here. One of the best things about this group is its variety. If you can come to Davis on Sundays, please join us.
Membership has its Perks
Working with a registered nurse, childbirth educator, and professional doula can make a real difference in your birth experience.
As an RN, I understand medical interventions and what the evidence and guidelines support. I often work with high-risk pregnancies, like Advanced Maternal Age and IVF. These risk factors can lead to interventions quickly. I like to slow things down and help you ask the important questions about the risks, benefits, and alternatives for every procedure your provider recommends.
As an educator, I take the time to make sure you understand everything. I won’t rush you or ask if you have questions as I’m heading out the door.
As a doula, I help you turn general questions into specific ones that will move the needle in your care. Advocacy is central to my work. I’m always on your side. Before birth, I mentor you in getting the answers you need from your providers so you can take an active role in your care. Since many high-risk pregnancies lead to inductions, helping you navigate inductions is one of my strengths.
My goal is to reach more people in my community through the mentoring I provide to my doula clients and the education I provide in my Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Classes. Davis is my home, and I want to help create a community of happy, strong, and confident parents who feel supported in their birth experience.