DGSL Monthly Meetings & Important Dates
DGSL hosts monthly meetings on the second Monday evening of each month unless noted otherwise. Please see below for more information regarding the upcoming meetings and other important dates for the birth community.
All of our meetings are held at Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419, above the parking garage.
Please click here for more detailed directions.
All of our meetings are held at Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419, above the parking garage.
Please click here for more detailed directions.
2018 Meeting Schedule
Monday, June 11th @ 5:45pm: MoBap Hospital Tour (Members Only Please)
Tour Guide: Emily Peterson
This is a unique opportunity to take a tour of the Labor and Delivery department of Missouri Baptist Hospital. This event is for members only. This tour is scheduled to last one hour. For more information and to register for the tour, please visit the Event Page on Facebook. Our monthly meeting will take place directly following the tour.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital, Meet in the Lobby of Building D
Monday, June 11th @ 7pm: Your Resource List
This is an opportunity to share with each other who and what might be on your resource list. This is an opportunity to make updates and edits if you're a seasoned doula and a chance to hear what others share with their clients. St. Louis has a wonderful birth worker community - let's share the knowledge! Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, July 9th @ 7pm: Peer Review (Members Only Please)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, August 13th at 7pm: All About Breastfeeding (IBCLC Guest Speaker)
Many of us support our clients during some of their "firsts" with their newly born babies. This is an opportunity to learn a few breastfeeding basics, tips, and resources to share with new parents. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, September 10th @ 7pm: Guest Speaker, Laurie Mecham, Traditional Acupunturist
Laurie Mecham, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist located in Ballwin, MO and provides Traditional Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine since 2001. Learn how acupuncture can help serve your clients and maybe even yourself! Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, October 8th @ 7pm: The Postpartum Visit
Every doula is a little different which is why it's so great to have this network of doulas to learn from! Tonight's topic will cover the postpartum visit, a time to share what you provide and learn what other doulas do too. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, November 12th @ 7pm: Peer Review (Members Only Please)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, December 10th at 7pm: If you have QUESTIONS, one of us may the ANSWERS
Things are always in motion in our field. Sometimes newer doulas have questions for the more experienced doulas and sometimes we all just want to bounce ideas off each other. This is the night for straight up Doula Q&A. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Tour Guide: Emily Peterson
This is a unique opportunity to take a tour of the Labor and Delivery department of Missouri Baptist Hospital. This event is for members only. This tour is scheduled to last one hour. For more information and to register for the tour, please visit the Event Page on Facebook. Our monthly meeting will take place directly following the tour.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital, Meet in the Lobby of Building D
Monday, June 11th @ 7pm: Your Resource List
This is an opportunity to share with each other who and what might be on your resource list. This is an opportunity to make updates and edits if you're a seasoned doula and a chance to hear what others share with their clients. St. Louis has a wonderful birth worker community - let's share the knowledge! Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, July 9th @ 7pm: Peer Review (Members Only Please)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, August 13th at 7pm: All About Breastfeeding (IBCLC Guest Speaker)
Many of us support our clients during some of their "firsts" with their newly born babies. This is an opportunity to learn a few breastfeeding basics, tips, and resources to share with new parents. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, September 10th @ 7pm: Guest Speaker, Laurie Mecham, Traditional Acupunturist
Laurie Mecham, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist located in Ballwin, MO and provides Traditional Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine since 2001. Learn how acupuncture can help serve your clients and maybe even yourself! Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, October 8th @ 7pm: The Postpartum Visit
Every doula is a little different which is why it's so great to have this network of doulas to learn from! Tonight's topic will cover the postpartum visit, a time to share what you provide and learn what other doulas do too. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, November 12th @ 7pm: Peer Review (Members Only Please)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, December 10th at 7pm: If you have QUESTIONS, one of us may the ANSWERS
Things are always in motion in our field. Sometimes newer doulas have questions for the more experienced doulas and sometimes we all just want to bounce ideas off each other. This is the night for straight up Doula Q&A. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
2018 Past Events
Monday, January 8th @ 7pm: Guest Speaker, Jordan Lev, Web Developer
If you have a successful website or not, come learn a few tips for getting it set up and going and maybe even a few tips to get it running even smoother.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #415
Monday, February 12th @ 7pm: Meet the DGSL Doulas Night! (Members Only Please!)
Bring your elevator speech and your business cards and get to know expectant families in a unique setting where they can meet a few of us all at once.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, Main Commons Area
Monday, March 12th @ 7pm: Peer Review (Members Only Please)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, April 9th @ 7pm: What is a Doula's Scope of Practice?
Come discuss your thoughts and opinions on what scope of practice means to you and to your fellow doulas. This will be an opportunity to share and listen to what others feel based on their experiences and their training specific to the various organizations we're all affiliated with. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, May 14th @ 7pm: Doula the Doula Night (Members Only!)
Come let yourself be pampered! Self-care is so important to all of us. Tonight is a special night to indulge and enjoy a few treats just for you! Massages and snacks will be provided.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
If you have a successful website or not, come learn a few tips for getting it set up and going and maybe even a few tips to get it running even smoother.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #415
Monday, February 12th @ 7pm: Meet the DGSL Doulas Night! (Members Only Please!)
Bring your elevator speech and your business cards and get to know expectant families in a unique setting where they can meet a few of us all at once.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, Main Commons Area
Monday, March 12th @ 7pm: Peer Review (Members Only Please)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, April 9th @ 7pm: What is a Doula's Scope of Practice?
Come discuss your thoughts and opinions on what scope of practice means to you and to your fellow doulas. This will be an opportunity to share and listen to what others feel based on their experiences and their training specific to the various organizations we're all affiliated with. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, May 14th @ 7pm: Doula the Doula Night (Members Only!)
Come let yourself be pampered! Self-care is so important to all of us. Tonight is a special night to indulge and enjoy a few treats just for you! Massages and snacks will be provided.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419