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CPR Certification Class - BLS
This CPR Certification Class, through the American Heart Association, is recommended for BLS Healthcare providers. This course teaches participants how to recognize life-threatening emergencies and give high-quality chest compressions, deliver ventilations, and learn how to use an AED.
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 one of our very own Midwife Apprentices, Zha-nee Johnson!
To register for the class, email: zhaneej@gmail.com, payment is due at registration.
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 one of our very own Midwife Apprentices, Zha-nee Johnson!
To register for the class, email: zhaneej@gmail.com, payment is due at registration.
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group
Join us 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/ chestfeeding. 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!
- Meetings are FREE with no membership required.
- Meetings are run by Leaders who are parent volunteers who have breastfed their own children.
- Leaders are trained in the normal course of breastfeeding and weaning.
- Each parent is able to ask questions or contribute to discussion as they - choose.
- Attendees may also sit and listen if they prefer.
- Babies are always welcome.
- Expectant parents are encouraged to attend to help get off to a good start.
- Take the information that works for you and leave the rest behind.
We hope to see you there!
La Leche League (LLL USA) is committed to helping families reach their nursing and human milk feeding goals. Leaders are trained parent volunteers who offer free information and support to help you. Meetings are free and offer a place to find a community of parents who share an interest in breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, and human milk feeding experiences, information, questions, and concerns.
Nursing parents and their families are welcome to drop in to discuss questions, concerns, and troubleshooting around breastfeeding/ chestfeeding. 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!
- Meetings are FREE with no membership required.
- Meetings are run by Leaders who are parent volunteers who have breastfed their own children.
- Leaders are trained in the normal course of breastfeeding and weaning.
- Each parent is able to ask questions or contribute to discussion as they - choose.
- Attendees may also sit and listen if they prefer.
- Babies are always welcome.
- Expectant parents are encouraged to attend to help get off to a good start.
- Take the information that works for you and leave the rest behind.
We hope to see you there!
La Leche League (LLL USA) is committed to helping families reach their nursing and human milk feeding goals. Leaders are trained parent volunteers who offer free information and support to help you. Meetings are free and offer a place to find a community of parents who share an interest in breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, and human milk feeding experiences, information, questions, and concerns.
This Newborn Care Class is designed to give parents the foundational tools, skills, and information necessary to begin their parenting journey equipped as possible. Taught by birth and postpartum doula, Savannah Bailey!
The class is purposed for any mother, partner, or family member looking to gain confidence in the early months with baby.
We will walk through topics such as:
- Breastfeeding and supplementation
- Diapering baby
- Soothing techniques
- Bathing
- Sleep
- Infant health
- Knowing yourself in the postpartum period
Teacher Bio:
My name is Savannah Bailey, I am a stay at home mom to 3 boys as well as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. My passion is supporting mothers in their unique journeys throughout motherhood.
The class is purposed for any mother, partner, or family member looking to gain confidence in the early months with baby.
We will walk through topics such as:
- Breastfeeding and supplementation
- Diapering baby
- Soothing techniques
- Bathing
- Sleep
- Infant health
- Knowing yourself in the postpartum period
- And more!
Teacher Bio:
My name is Savannah Bailey, I am a stay at home mom to 3 boys as well as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. My passion is supporting mothers in their unique journeys throughout motherhood.
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 - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 2 of 4 childbirth preparation class
November 7th, 14th, 21st & December 5th (Thursdays, skipping Thanksgiving)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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 2 of 4 childbirth preparation class
November 7th, 14th, 21st & December 5th (Thursdays, skipping Thanksgiving)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
This Newborn Care Class is designed to give parents the foundational tools, skills, and information necessary to begin their parenting journey equipped as possible. Taught by birth and postpartum doula, Savannah Bailey!
The class is purposed for any mother, partner, or family member looking to gain confidence in the early months with baby.
We will walk through topics such as:
- Breastfeeding and supplementation
- Diapering baby
- Soothing techniques
- Bathing
- Sleep
- Infant health
- Knowing yourself in the postpartum period
Teacher Bio:
My name is Savannah Bailey, I am a stay at home mom to 3 boys as well as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. My passion is supporting mothers in their unique journeys throughout motherhood.
The class is purposed for any mother, partner, or family member looking to gain confidence in the early months with baby.
We will walk through topics such as:
- Breastfeeding and supplementation
- Diapering baby
- Soothing techniques
- Bathing
- Sleep
- Infant health
- Knowing yourself in the postpartum period
- And more!
Teacher Bio:
My name is Savannah Bailey, I am a stay at home mom to 3 boys as well as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. My passion is supporting mothers in their unique journeys throughout motherhood.
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
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.
CPR Certification Class
HeartSaver AED, First Aid & CPR course, through American Heart Association, is recommended for anyone with little to no medical training. This course trains participants to provide first aid, use AED and 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 one of our very own Midwife Apprentices, Zha-nee Johnson!
To register for the class, email: zhaneej@gmail.com, payment is due at registration.
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 one of our very own Midwife Apprentices, Zha-nee Johnson!
To register for the class, email: zhaneej@gmail.com, payment is due at registration.
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 3 of 4 childbirth preparation class
August 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th (Thursdays)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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
August 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th (Thursdays)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
Community Peer Review for Midwives
We welcome our local midwifery practices to join us for community peer review on November 15th! Midwives and student midwives are encouraged to join, and bring any cases which need respectful review and feedback.
Please feel free to call us with any questions at 760-645-3447.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please feel free to call us with any questions at 760-645-3447.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 4 of 4 childbirth preparation class
August 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th (Thursdays)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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
August 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th (Thursdays)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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
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 3 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.
Clinic Closed
July 4th - Independence Day
No Childbirth Education class tonight. 4th class of series pushed to July 11th.
No Childbirth Education class tonight. 4th class of series pushed to July 11th.
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Baby + Birthing Team
Baby in Acorn Birthing Center Knit Cap
Father and Newborn Baby
Melina Dunbar, Student Midwife
Hello! My name is Melina, and I am currently training as a student midwife. Before beginning this path, I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in both ambulance and hospital settings, where I gained valuable experience in emergency care and learned the importance of staying calm and steady in intense moments. Those skills continue to serve me well, but it was my own pregnancy and birth that truly shaped my calling. Experiencing firsthand how transformative birth can be gave me a deep passion for walking alongside families as they welcome new life.
I believe midwifery is about so much more than clinical care — it’s about creating an environment where people feel safe, respected, and empowered to make the choices that are right for them. I am especially passionate about making sure families have steady support, encouragement, and knowledge so that they can feel confident and cared for throughout the entire journey.
What excites me most about birth work is witnessing the strength, resilience, and love that shines through during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. It’s an incredible honor to be invited into these sacred moments, and I approach each experience with gratitude and respect.
Outside of my studies, I enjoy reading, learning new things, and spending time with my baby and family. In the future, I hope to continue serving families in community birth settings and contributing to a culture where birth is seen as both safe and empowering.
I believe midwifery is about so much more than clinical care — it’s about creating an environment where people feel safe, respected, and empowered to make the choices that are right for them. I am especially passionate about making sure families have steady support, encouragement, and knowledge so that they can feel confident and cared for throughout the entire journey.
What excites me most about birth work is witnessing the strength, resilience, and love that shines through during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. It’s an incredible honor to be invited into these sacred moments, and I approach each experience with gratitude and respect.
Outside of my studies, I enjoy reading, learning new things, and spending time with my baby and family. In the future, I hope to continue serving families in community birth settings and contributing to a culture where birth is seen as both safe and empowering.
Birth Team, Newborn and Mother
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