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Childbirth Education Series by 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.
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 call the birth center with any questions.
Community CPR | BLS Training
Join us on October 29th for a comprehensive (and fun!) CPR and BLS training that meets the requirements for healthcare workers and first responders. Provided by Cardia CPR and Safety, an American Red Cross licensed training provider.
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.
Breastfeeding Class - Virtual
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 virtual class will be hosted online on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:30pm - 8pm
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.
July 17th is a VIRTUAL/ ONLINE CLASS
We will discuss the following topics:
-Proper latching
-Milk supply
-Pumping
-Going back to work/school
-Weight loss
-Supplementing
and more.....
This virtual class will be hosted online on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:30pm - 8pm
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.
BLS Provider CPR Class
HeartSaver AED, First Aid & CPR course, through American Heart Association, is ideal for BLS Healthcare Providers, with some amount of 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 about 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 about the class? Please email: zhaneej@gmail.com.
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 1 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 1 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.
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, July 20th 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.
July 20th 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, July 20th 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.
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 call the birth center with any questions.
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Street view of Acorn Birthing Center
Baby + Birthing Team
Baby in white bib with green stripes
Mother and Father and Baby Water Birth
Butterflies on Wall in Room
Private Water Birthing Room with mood lighting
Dara DeSoto LM, CPM, Clinic Midwife
Dara DeSoto has dedicated over 13 years to supporting families across Orange County and San Diego as a birth and postpartum doula. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of attending hundreds of births, honoring each family's unique journey across hospital, home, and birth center settings.
Driven by a lifelong dream to practice midwifery, Dara enrolled at Mercy In Action College of Midwifery in 2021 — coincidentally, the same year her daughter began her own university journey. Her path serves as a personal testament to her belief that it is never too late to pursue one’s heart’s desire. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, Dara completed intensive training at a high-volume birth center and is now a Licensed Midwife in both California and Idaho.
Dara is deeply committed to the safety of community birth and the power of collaborative care. She approaches every family with compassion, clarity, and respect, rooted in a firm belief in the innate strength of birthing people. A longtime friend of Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center, she finds immense joy in serving the families of its community.
Today, Dara balances her time as a Clinical Midwife at Acorn with her own private home birth practice. Outside of her midwifery work, she has been married to her husband for 30 years; together, they share the joy of four young adult children and one grandchild.
Driven by a lifelong dream to practice midwifery, Dara enrolled at Mercy In Action College of Midwifery in 2021 — coincidentally, the same year her daughter began her own university journey. Her path serves as a personal testament to her belief that it is never too late to pursue one’s heart’s desire. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, Dara completed intensive training at a high-volume birth center and is now a Licensed Midwife in both California and Idaho.
Dara is deeply committed to the safety of community birth and the power of collaborative care. She approaches every family with compassion, clarity, and respect, rooted in a firm belief in the innate strength of birthing people. A longtime friend of Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center, she finds immense joy in serving the families of its community.
Today, Dara balances her time as a Clinical Midwife at Acorn with her own private home birth practice. Outside of her midwifery work, she has been married to her husband for 30 years; together, they share the joy of four young adult children and one grandchild.
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.
Newborn baby in Pea pod jumper
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