Green River Doula Network

06/01/2026

Join us in welcoming our latest addition to our GRDN Board: Alysa Austin | Alysa will serve as Co-Director of Records and Administration!

"Hello! I’m thrilled to be joining the GRDN board and supporting this amazing birth community. I’m a birth doula serving families throughout the Pioneer Valley and living in Easthampton with my family. Originally from southern Vermont, I found my way into birth work after the births of my two sons. My births were supported by two amazing doulas from this community who very much inspired me to follow this path.

Alongside my work as a doula, I’ve spent the past 15 years working in the nonprofit world. I’m passionate about community-building, supporting families, and creating spaces where people feel cared for and connected. Outside of work, you can usually find me gardening, making art, or hanging out with my family and sweet yellow dog Winnie."

05/30/2026

Today from 11am-1pm is the Chicopee Community Baby Shower! Join for a free event celebrating Chicopee community families. Food, resources, giveaways, activities for kids, and fun for the whole family!

Event registration: https://tinyurl.com/chicopeebabyshower

05/30/2026

The Northampton Community Baby Shower is today from 9:30-11:30 at Jackson St. School. There will be raffle drawings at 10 and 11, a pop-up free store full of baby gear, and lots of great local organizations that serve families with babies!

Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CY68eUXDs/

05/28/2026

Green River Doula Network invites you to our 4th annual Q***r & Trans Doulas Potluck on Sunday, June 7th from 4-6:30PM in Greenfield, MA. Bring a dish and come relax by the river! Please RSVP on our Google Form, link in our link tree!

05/21/2026

Join Wylder Ayres this Friday, May 22nd, for a free hands-on info session for birth and postpartum doulas interested in accepting MassHealth at Greenfield Public Library from 12-2pm.

"Together, we will be navigating the application and claims process. Here’s to creating more access to affirming, empowering, and holistic birth and postpartum support."

📍Location: Greenfield Public Library, Study Room C (second floor, to the right of the information desk)
Date: 5/22
Time: 12PM-2PM

Skill Share & Networking events, hosted by Green River Doula Network, are opportunities for doulas and other birthworkers and perinatal professionals to gather and co-work collaboratively or separately together in a productive and supportive environment.

FB Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/18eFAiBuzd/

05/21/2026

🔔Reminder that our next Networking Meeting & Birth Circle will take place Thursday, June 18th at Red Moon, Northampton. Discussion and details can be found on the FB event! - https://www.facebook.com/events/1394103592424946

05/04/2026

Save the date! Saturday, May 30th, 9:30-11:30 am

04/09/2026

☀️Join me on Sunday June 14th 2026 at 10am for an In Person Placenta Encapsulation Training!☀️
✏️What you’ll get:
•All the Education you will need to start safely & confidently Encapsulating Placentas
•Hands on Placenta Tour
•Practice making Placenta Prints
•Practice making Capsules
•Leave class a WCPS Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
•Access to the Woman’s Choice Perinatal Online Classroom
•Access to the Woman’s Choice Perinatal Placenta Encapsulators Facebook Group
☀️Class Price- $400
🔗Sign up here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18hHAxVU4YpV3i8tIA3rDbL2JrNvhkB4lNPMxDnL7YEw/viewform
*No Refunds permitted, you may put the prepaid fee towards a future class or the online self paced class.
*Class Prerequisite- Must Have Up To Date Blood Borne Pathogen Certificate (link found in sign up form)
🏠Class Location- Chicopee, MA

03/02/2026

It’s time to refresh your headshots for 2026! These discounted mini doula sessions are perfect for updating your website, GRDN directory listing, social media, and marketing materials.

💚$75 investment for GRDN members and $100 for non-members!

Booking link: https://gracemackenziephotographyma.pixieset.com/booking/2026-grdn-headshot-sessions

02/20/2026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/co-creating-pregnancy-plans-with-disabled-people-the-apap-model-tickets-1982191850183

This webinar will introduce a collaborative birth planning tool for pregnant disabled people: The Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan (APAP).