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IV Skills Practice for Community Health Workers
Please join us at the birth center as we offer IV Skills Practice for Student Midwives and other health professionals in the community! Taught by long-time Paramedic Josh Brann, you will learn how to start IVs in the field in a safe, efficient way. Please register by Wednesday, February 18th to ensure enough supplies for all attendees.
Childbirth Education Series with El Nido Birth
Join Acorn midwife Debbie Eakes in a practical, fun childbirth education series designed to prepare parents for what to expect from the third trimester of pregnancy through the birth, postpartum period ("The Fourth Trimester"), and newborn care. Covers breastfeeding 101, comfort measures for labor in both hospital and out-of-hospital settings, how to fall in love with your baby, and more! Registration is for the entire 2-week series and includes birth partner attendance as well.
Free for Acorn clients, $120 for the series for community parents. Please call the office to schedule.
Free for Acorn clients, $120 for the series for community parents. Please call the office to schedule.
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group
Join us on the last Saturday of each month for a FREE support group to talk about breastfeeding!
Nursing parents and their families are welcome to drop in to discuss questions, concerns, and troubleshooting around breastfeeding. The group is led by Mary Hodson of the La Leche League organization, and centered around community support for families at all stages of breastfeeding.
Please feel free to bring snacks and water to support your body while attending group meetings.
Meetings will be held the last Saturday of every month from 11am-12:30pm. and participants are welcome to drop in at anytime during the meeting!
We hope to see you there!
Nursing parents and their families are welcome to drop in to discuss questions, concerns, and troubleshooting around breastfeeding. The group is led by Mary Hodson of the La Leche League organization, and centered around community support for families at all stages of breastfeeding.
Please feel free to bring snacks and water to support your body while attending group meetings.
Meetings will be held the last Saturday of every month from 11am-12:30pm. and participants are welcome to drop in at anytime during the meeting!
We hope to see you there!
CPR Certification Class
HeartSaver AED, First Aid & CPR course, through American Heart Association, is recommended for anyone with little to no medical training.
In this course, participants will:
-Learn how to provide first aid
-Learn how to perform CPR on an adult and infant
-Learn how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
-Learn how to recognize opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
Participants will receive a course manual and wallet card of the certification. Certification is good for two years.
Classes will be held at Acorn Community Birth Center, taught by Student Midwife Zha-nee Johnson!
Questions regarding the class? Please email: zhaneej@gmail.com
In this course, participants will:
-Learn how to provide first aid
-Learn how to perform CPR on an adult and infant
-Learn how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
-Learn how to recognize opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
Participants will receive a course manual and wallet card of the certification. Certification is good for two years.
Classes will be held at Acorn Community Birth Center, taught by Student Midwife Zha-nee Johnson!
Questions regarding the class? Please email: zhaneej@gmail.com
So You Want To Be A Midwife?
Ever wonder what it takes to be an out-of-hospital midwife for your community?
This free educational gathering is meant to answer all your questions about pathways to midwifery in the United States, and how to become a Licensed Midwife in California. Hosted by Cristi Lewis LM, CPM, Director and Senior Midwife of Acorn Birth Center.
Come join us for an evening of gathering information, telling stories, sharing good food, and connecting with fellow "birth junkies" in your community! Please RSVP by clicking here: forms.gle/aJXNv53nUATjJacJ7
This free educational gathering is meant to answer all your questions about pathways to midwifery in the United States, and how to become a Licensed Midwife in California. Hosted by Cristi Lewis LM, CPM, Director and Senior Midwife of Acorn Birth Center.
Come join us for an evening of gathering information, telling stories, sharing good food, and connecting with fellow "birth junkies" in your community! Please RSVP by clicking here: forms.gle/aJXNv53nUATjJacJ7
Childbirth Education Series with El Nido Birth
Join Acorn midwife Debbie Eakes in a practical, fun childbirth education series designed to prepare parents for what to expect from the third trimester of pregnancy through the birth, postpartum period ("The Fourth Trimester"), and newborn care. Covers breastfeeding 101, comfort measures for labor in both hospital and out-of-hospital settings, how to fall in love with your baby, and more! Registration is for the entire 4 week series and includes birth partner attendance as well.
Please register with the link on November 1st. Please call the birth center with any questions.
Please register with the link on November 1st. Please call the birth center with any questions.
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 4 of 4 childbirth preparation class
October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th (Thursdays)
5:30pm - 8:30pm
This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.
HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!
Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.
Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.
Part 4 of 4 childbirth preparation class
October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th (Thursdays)
5:30pm - 8:30pm
This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.
HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!
Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.
Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 3 of 4 childbirth preparation class
September 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th (Thursdays)
5:30pm - 8:30pm
This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.
HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!
Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.
Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.
Part 3 of 4 childbirth preparation class
September 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th (Thursdays)
5:30pm - 8:30pm
This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.
HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!
Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.
Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.
Childbirth Education Series with El Nido Birth
Join Acorn midwife Debbie Eakes in a practical, fun childbirth education series designed to prepare parents for what to expect from the third trimester of pregnancy through the birth, postpartum period ("The Fourth Trimester"), and newborn care. Covers breastfeeding 101, comfort measures for labor in both hospital and out-of-hospital settings, how to fall in love with your baby, and more! Registration is for the entire 3 week series and includes birth partner attendance as well.
Please register with the link on December 6th. Please call the birth center with any questions.
Please register with the link on December 6th. Please call the birth center with any questions.
Childbirth Education Series with El Nido Birth
Join Acorn midwife Debbie Eakes in a practical, fun childbirth education series designed to prepare parents for what to expect from the third trimester of pregnancy through the birth, postpartum period ("The Fourth Trimester"), and newborn care. Covers breastfeeding 101, comfort measures for labor in both hospital and out-of-hospital settings, how to fall in love with your baby, and more! Registration is for the entire 4 week series and includes birth partner attendance as well.
Please register with the link on November 1st. Please call the birth center with any questions.
Please register with the link on November 1st. Please call the birth center with any questions.
Breastfeeding Class - In Person
Join us for an amazing day packed with tons of lactation education! You will receive culturally competent, non-judgmental information for all stages of nursing. This class ideal for expectant families and families currently breastfeeding. Partners, supportive family, and kids are welcome.
We will discuss the following topics:
-Proper latching
-Milk supply
-Pumping
-Going back to work/school
-Weight loss
-Supplementing
and more.....
This in person class will be hosted at Acorn Birth Center on Saturday, August 3rd at 1pm - 2:30pm.
Cost- $65/per family
HSA/FSA Accepted!
Families who attend the class are also eligible for discounted private lactation consultation. In person and Virtual options with day and evening classes.
Bio- This class will be taught by Tiffany Slade, IBCLC. Tiffany brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding lactation and maternal infant care to families with over 13 years of experience. Tiffany is a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Graduate Midwife, Full Spectrum Holistic Doula and mom to four beautiful kiddos.
August 3rd is an IN-PERSON CLASS
We will discuss the following topics:
-Proper latching
-Milk supply
-Pumping
-Going back to work/school
-Weight loss
-Supplementing
and more.....
This in person class will be hosted at Acorn Birth Center on Saturday, August 3rd at 1pm - 2:30pm.
Cost- $65/per family
HSA/FSA Accepted!
Families who attend the class are also eligible for discounted private lactation consultation. In person and Virtual options with day and evening classes.
Bio- This class will be taught by Tiffany Slade, IBCLC. Tiffany brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding lactation and maternal infant care to families with over 13 years of experience. Tiffany is a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Graduate Midwife, Full Spectrum Holistic Doula and mom to four beautiful kiddos.
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Street view of Acorn Birthing Center
Private Birthing Tub
Private Water Birthing Room with mood lighting
Yosselin Joaquin, Billing Manager
Hi, my name is Yosselin. I am blessed to be a wife and a mother of both a daughter and a son. First, I would like to thank God for finding an opportunity at Acorn Community Birth & Wellness Center. I believe that as women we have a great privilege that makes us worth more than precious stones; the great gift of being able to give birth.
As a woman of faith I love seeing the miracle of how everything from the mother’s womb is wonderfully made by God.
I am a caring, empathetic and dedicated person. I take my job as the word says, “In all the work you are doing, do it heartily as if unto the Lord.” I see my job as a way of helping others with the talents that God has given me. I am happy to serve all the moms in this center.
As a woman of faith I love seeing the miracle of how everything from the mother’s womb is wonderfully made by God.
I am a caring, empathetic and dedicated person. I take my job as the word says, “In all the work you are doing, do it heartily as if unto the Lord.” I see my job as a way of helping others with the talents that God has given me. I am happy to serve all the moms in this center.
Margo Kennedy CNM, MSN, Clinic Midwife
Margo’s love for children brought her to midwifery. After graduating from nursing school in 1975, she worked in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, and there she began to notice that moms that reported a more positive birth experience seemed to have a closer relationship with their children. So she started working in Labor and Delivery in 1980 to help moms with that transition to motherhood. While there she discovered that the journey that brought families to that moment really began much sooner. At that point she went to midwifery school and became a Certified Nurse Midwife in 1993 so she could be present for the entire journey that families take. Since 1993 Margo has worked at four different LA hospitals; opened a home birth practice in 2001 and then a Birth Center in 2013.
Since becoming a midwife, she has delivered over 3000 babies. She believes that pregnancy and birth present a blessed opportunity for a woman and her family to realize their own strength, as they become a family. She finds such joy and honor in accompanying them on this amazing journey and she is confident that she has the skills to provide the safe space they need to realize their dreams. To ensure that midwifery care remains an option for birthing families and their future children she is dedicated to educating future providers in medicine and midwifery.
She is the proud mother of three wonderful sons and has also been blessed with four amazing grandsons. After retiring in 2023 she moved to Temecula to be closer to family. She loves morning walks and gardening but missed being with pregnant women and their families. Fortunately, Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center had a space for her to practice what she loves, midwifery.
Since becoming a midwife, she has delivered over 3000 babies. She believes that pregnancy and birth present a blessed opportunity for a woman and her family to realize their own strength, as they become a family. She finds such joy and honor in accompanying them on this amazing journey and she is confident that she has the skills to provide the safe space they need to realize their dreams. To ensure that midwifery care remains an option for birthing families and their future children she is dedicated to educating future providers in medicine and midwifery.
She is the proud mother of three wonderful sons and has also been blessed with four amazing grandsons. After retiring in 2023 she moved to Temecula to be closer to family. She loves morning walks and gardening but missed being with pregnant women and their families. Fortunately, Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center had a space for her to practice what she loves, midwifery.
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Birth Team, Newborn and Mother
Midwife with Expectant Mother
Family with Birthing Team
Mother and Newborn Child
Private Birthing Tub II with peach walls
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