If you'd like to know more about birth related support and services that are available in the Far North, take a look at FNQ Birth Network. The site contains profiles on birth workers that are available in our region, as well other alternative health professionals that support women and their growing families. You can also keep updated on the latest birth-orientated workshops, news and events for the Far North. |
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Upcoming Events with FNQ Birth Network
Film Afternoon - Doula! The Ultimate Birth Companion
This documentary follows the experiences of three doulas as they support women and their families in their journey to parenthood. If you are interested in or curious about birth, doulas and parenting, join us.
Date: Saturday, 21 May Time: 2pm Venue: Cominos House, Greenslopes Street, Cairns Cost: Suggested donation - $10 single/$15 couple For more details, contact www.fnqbirth.com. Synopsis This Doula! DVD is aimed at anyone interested in seeing what a doula actually does! It is a highly emotional personal film that tells the stories of different doula-supported births and so is suitable for expectant parents and also as an educational resource for birth educators. The 50 min Birth Doula documentary film features three births (two home water births and video diary footage of a home birth that turns into a hospital c-section). Then there is a separate 10 minute Postnatal Doula section showing two doulas supporting couples in the first few weeks after they become new parents. I think the births are really beautiful and very emotional. There’s little in the way of blood or mess despite the fact that you do see everything, so it presents a very positive inspiring image of childbirth. Even though I have seen the births many times during the editing process, I still well up every time. For watching a woman bring new life into the world is something extraordinarily special. |  |
