DGSL Monthly Meetings & Important Dates
DGSL hosts monthly meetings on the second Tuesday evening of each month from 7-8:30pm unless noted otherwise. Please see below for more information regarding the upcoming meetings and other important dates for the birth community.
All are welcome at meetings, unless the meeting is labeled as members only. Non members are welcome to attend two meetings prior to committing to a membership.
We alternate between meeting virtually via zoom and meeting in person.
Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for details or email us.
All are welcome at meetings, unless the meeting is labeled as members only. Non members are welcome to attend two meetings prior to committing to a membership.
We alternate between meeting virtually via zoom and meeting in person.
Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for details or email us.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
We meet monthly via Zoom or in person. Please send us an email [email protected] to learn about our next meeting. We'd love for you to join us!
April 2024: Trauma Informed Care: Sexual Assault and Abuse and How it Changes Birth Support
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
May 14, 2024 at 8pm: Perinatal Mood Disorders and The Importance of Birth Workers with Beth Ahlin
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
June 2024: Group Picnic
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
July 2024: Business of Birth Work: Importance of Social Media, Website, Networking, and Behind the Scenes Work
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
August 2024: Community Event/Meet DGSL for Families
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
September 2024: DGSL Fundraiser
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
October 2024: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support and Minimizing Trauma
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
November 2024: Postpartum Support: Awake/Overnight Care, The Difference Between Night Nannies and Postpartum Doulas and How to Share the Value You Bring
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
December 2024: Holiday Party
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
April 2024: Trauma Informed Care: Sexual Assault and Abuse and How it Changes Birth Support
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
May 14, 2024 at 8pm: Perinatal Mood Disorders and The Importance of Birth Workers with Beth Ahlin
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
June 2024: Group Picnic
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
July 2024: Business of Birth Work: Importance of Social Media, Website, Networking, and Behind the Scenes Work
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
August 2024: Community Event/Meet DGSL for Families
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
September 2024: DGSL Fundraiser
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
October 2024: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support and Minimizing Trauma
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
November 2024: Postpartum Support: Awake/Overnight Care, The Difference Between Night Nannies and Postpartum Doulas and How to Share the Value You Bring
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
December 2024: Holiday Party
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
Past Events
January 10 2023 @ 7:00pm: Let's Talk Inductions *In Person
Inductions come with a whole new set of experiences and challenges for a doula to navigate. Join us as we share experiences, and tips and tricks with each other.
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
February 15 2023 @ 7:00pm: Website Building with Amelia Protiva *Virtual
Having a website that tells your story is so important for finding clients in this day and age. Learn some tips to help your online presence shine! Amelia spoke with us during a 2022 meeting, and her talk was so enjoyed we asked her to return!
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
March 14 2023 @ 7:00pm: Breast/Chestfeeding with Rachel Koester *In Person
Rachel is a wonderful lactation counselor and IBCLC in training with Abielle Speech and Feeding. Come learn about all things lactation during this meeting.
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
April 11 2023 @ 7:00pm: Herbal Talk with Amanda Jokerst of Forest and Meadow *Virtual
Forest and Meadow is a gem of a local resource. Amanda will talk with us all about herbs for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and doula life.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
May 9 2023 @ 7:00pm: Cervical Scarring *Virtual
We are so excited to have Rowan TwoSisters, CPM speak with us this month about cervical scarring! Rowan will talk about how it gets there, and how it plays a role in fertility, labor, and postpartum.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
June 13 2023 @ 7:00pm: Gestational Diabetes with Registered Dietician Elizabeth Murphy *Virtual
Elizabeth is a registered dietician who's work focuses on counseling people who have diabetes, including gestational diabetes. She plans to share information with us about what GD is, how it works, and how we can support our clients in maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
July 15 2023 @ 1:00pm: Introduction to Infant Massage *In Person
Judy Dautenhahn is going to teach us some basics about infant massage, a great tool to support parents in bonding with and soothing babies.
Location: Dudas Fitness, 3963 Old Highway 94 South, St. Peters, MO 63304
August 8 2023 @ 7:00pm: Ice Cream Gathering *In Person
Let's get together to enjoy a sweet treat!
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
September 12 2023 @ 7:00pm: All About VBACs *In Person
Come learn about vaginal birth after cesarean, and how we can support clients pursuing a VBAC.
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
October 10 2023 @ 7:00pm: Maternal Mental Health with Kim Martino-Sexton *Virtual
Join us to learn about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD)! Kim Martino-Sexton, coordinator of The MOMS Line will teach us how to recognize PMADs, support families in navigating PMADs, and inform us of resources in the area to support families experiencing PMADs.
November 14 2023 @ 7:00pm: Legacy Physical Therapy *In Person
Join us to talk all things pelvic health! We will be meeting at a pelvic floor physical therapists office. This will be a great opportunity to learn about how pregnancy, birth, and postpartum impact the pelvic floor, and to learn how we can support our clients in healing or maintaining pelvic floor health.
Location: Legacy Physical Therapy, 2961 Dougherty Ferry Rd Suite 105, St. Louis, MO 63122
December 12 2023 @ 7:00pm: Holiday Party/Potluck *In Person
Come celebrate the holidays and the year end! Bring a dish to share, and a willingness to build community. Doulas from all background, faiths, and celebrations are welcomed and encouraged to join.
Location: Missouri Baptist Clinical Learning Institute, Room 419, 3005 N Ballas Rd, St. Louis, MO 63131
Inductions come with a whole new set of experiences and challenges for a doula to navigate. Join us as we share experiences, and tips and tricks with each other.
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
February 15 2023 @ 7:00pm: Website Building with Amelia Protiva *Virtual
Having a website that tells your story is so important for finding clients in this day and age. Learn some tips to help your online presence shine! Amelia spoke with us during a 2022 meeting, and her talk was so enjoyed we asked her to return!
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
March 14 2023 @ 7:00pm: Breast/Chestfeeding with Rachel Koester *In Person
Rachel is a wonderful lactation counselor and IBCLC in training with Abielle Speech and Feeding. Come learn about all things lactation during this meeting.
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
April 11 2023 @ 7:00pm: Herbal Talk with Amanda Jokerst of Forest and Meadow *Virtual
Forest and Meadow is a gem of a local resource. Amanda will talk with us all about herbs for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and doula life.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
May 9 2023 @ 7:00pm: Cervical Scarring *Virtual
We are so excited to have Rowan TwoSisters, CPM speak with us this month about cervical scarring! Rowan will talk about how it gets there, and how it plays a role in fertility, labor, and postpartum.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
June 13 2023 @ 7:00pm: Gestational Diabetes with Registered Dietician Elizabeth Murphy *Virtual
Elizabeth is a registered dietician who's work focuses on counseling people who have diabetes, including gestational diabetes. She plans to share information with us about what GD is, how it works, and how we can support our clients in maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
July 15 2023 @ 1:00pm: Introduction to Infant Massage *In Person
Judy Dautenhahn is going to teach us some basics about infant massage, a great tool to support parents in bonding with and soothing babies.
Location: Dudas Fitness, 3963 Old Highway 94 South, St. Peters, MO 63304
August 8 2023 @ 7:00pm: Ice Cream Gathering *In Person
Let's get together to enjoy a sweet treat!
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
September 12 2023 @ 7:00pm: All About VBACs *In Person
Come learn about vaginal birth after cesarean, and how we can support clients pursuing a VBAC.
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
October 10 2023 @ 7:00pm: Maternal Mental Health with Kim Martino-Sexton *Virtual
Join us to learn about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD)! Kim Martino-Sexton, coordinator of The MOMS Line will teach us how to recognize PMADs, support families in navigating PMADs, and inform us of resources in the area to support families experiencing PMADs.
November 14 2023 @ 7:00pm: Legacy Physical Therapy *In Person
Join us to talk all things pelvic health! We will be meeting at a pelvic floor physical therapists office. This will be a great opportunity to learn about how pregnancy, birth, and postpartum impact the pelvic floor, and to learn how we can support our clients in healing or maintaining pelvic floor health.
Location: Legacy Physical Therapy, 2961 Dougherty Ferry Rd Suite 105, St. Louis, MO 63122
December 12 2023 @ 7:00pm: Holiday Party/Potluck *In Person
Come celebrate the holidays and the year end! Bring a dish to share, and a willingness to build community. Doulas from all background, faiths, and celebrations are welcomed and encouraged to join.
Location: Missouri Baptist Clinical Learning Institute, Room 419, 3005 N Ballas Rd, St. Louis, MO 63131
