Grad Women Thrive in Academia is a 'zine to share vital insider's information, useful tips, and personal experiences between grad women to navigate academia-and life-as a grad at Davis and make the most of it.
Our first issue is focused on Pregnancy and Parenting in Graduate School and was launched during Winter Quarter 2009.
Family Planning
1) Preventing Pregnancy
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Information on contraception resources - including workshops, supplies available to students, and directions for correctly using contraceptives - is available at the
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Health Education & Promotion website.
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After sex, you still have 3 to 5 days to prevent pregnancy. Cowell Student Health Center provides emergency contraception at the pharmacy without a prescription. See
Cowell's emergency contraception site for more information. Emergency contraception (frequently referred to as Plan B) is also available at any pharmacy and can be purchased without a prescription by anyone who is over 18.
2) Abortion Services
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List of California Planned Parenthoods and services offered at each center
Health Center Search Results: 95616
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Woodland Planned Parenthood Health Center (only offers Abortion Referral)
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Vacaville Planned Parenthood Health Center (the Planned Parenthood closest to Davis that offers Abortion Services)
Considering Parenting
Do Babies Matter.pdf Do Babies Matter: The Effect of Family Formation on the Life Long Careers of Academic Men & Women by Mary Ann Mason and Marc Goulden (2002)
How Babies Alter Careers for Academics Having children often bumps women off the tenure track, a new study shows. by Robin Wilson (2003), The Chronicle of Higher Education
Do Babies Matter Part II.pdf Do Babies Matter (Part II)? Closing the Baby Gap by Mary Ann Mason and Marc Goulden (2004), Academe
The parent rap-why babies matter in academia.pdf The Parent Rap: Why Babies Matter in Academia
Early babies, tenure babies, or no babies at all? Mary Ann Mason explores the best time to have a baby if you’re pursuing an academic career. by Lisa Harrington (2007), The Graduate Magazine of UC Berkeley
Mothers on the Fast Track How a New Generation Can Balance Family and Careers, excerpt from a book by Mary Ann Mason and Eve Mason Ekman (2007)
Do Babies Matter in Science.pdf Do Babies Matter in Science? A true measure of gender equity in academe would look at both the career and family outcomes of female Ph.D.'s. by Mary Ann Mason (2008), The Chronicle of Higher Education
Frozen Eggs.pdf Frozen Eggs Oocyte cryopreservation is not the secret to professional success in academe. by Mary Ann Mason (2008), The Chronicle of Higher Education
Men and Mothering.pdf Men and Mothering University policies and academic culture continue to discourage men from being active parents. by Mary Ann Mason (2009), The Chronicle of Higher Education
Graduate Students Think Twice About Jobs in Academe California study says would-be professors want family-friendlier careers. by Audrey Williams June (2009), The Chronicle of Higher Education
Pregnancy
Physical Fitness
1) Exercise and pregnancy:
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ACOG Guidelines for Exercise During Pregnancy
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Guidelines
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Article on the Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy
Move It! Exercise Your Way Through Pregnancy
2) Prenatal Yoga
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History and Benefits of Yoga for Expectant Mothers
Yoga, An Ancient Practice for the Modern World
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Prenatal Yoga Questions & Answers
Why is prenatal yoga a good choice for moms-to-be?
Why is yoga a good form of exercise during pregnancy?
What precautions should be taken when doing prenatal yoga?
Are there any yoga positions that should be avoided during pregnancy?
How can prenatal yoga nurture my spirit?
What are the mental benefits of prenatal yoga?
Why is breathing so important in prenatal yoga?
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Yoga Classes in Davis
a) The Bo Tree offers Prenatal Yoga classes twice a week, see schedulehere
Class description:
PRENATAL YOGA (pregnant women only)
A gentle class for moms-to-be in a calm, peaceful environment. Yoga has been shown to strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, and improve spinal flexibility to make for an easier labor and delivery and post-partum recovery. Yoga can also help alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, swelling, and back pain. There is a time for sharing in every class. All stages of pregnancy welcome. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Single class only. No multiple class passes.
b) Kaya Yoga began advertising Prenatal Yoga classes beginning in October 2008. See schedule of classes or call them for more details and to see if they still offer this type of yoga.
The following classes are not specified as Prenatal so check with instructors beforehand if you are currently pregnant so see if these classes are safe for you.
c) The Experimental College offers many different types of yoga classes. Search for yoga or view the course catalog. You may want to check with the instructor beforehand to discuss safety, class intensity, and to accommodate positions.
d) Fiesta DanceN' Fitness Creator and Director, Denise Mathieu, offers a variety of courses including pilates/yoga in her studio in West Davis; contact her at info@fiestadancenfitness.com to see if this class is appropriate and safe for you.
e) The Activities & Recreation Center offers numerous yoga classes that welcome all fitness levels. View Group Exercise Schedule and class descriptions. Check with the instructor beforehand to discuss safety, class intensity, and to accommodate positions.
f) Barefoot Yoga's Power Yoga is for all levels but you may want to email them at info@barefootyogadavis.com to discuss safety, class intensity, and to accommodate positions.
g) The Davis Athletic Club offers numerous yoga classes. View Group Exercise Schedule. Check with the instructor beforehand to discuss safety, class intensity, and to accommodate positions. (530) 753-5282)
h) Bikram Yoga offers yoga that is suitable for all ages and abilities. However, since this is not termed “prenatal” it’s probably best to check beforehand to be sure if this is safe for whatever stage you are at in your pregnancy. Their classes are also done in a heated room so take that into consideration as well, exercise caution.
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Prenatal Yoga Classes in Sacramento
Located on the backside of the Arden Town Center (corner of Watt & Fair Oaks) next to Danielle's Restaurant.
address:
588 La Sierra Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
hours:
boutique - Noon to 5pm or call for appointment
classes/events - see schedule for days & times
contact us:
phone: 916.484.YOGA
email: Lori@MyYogaLounge.com
Description: Prenatal Yoga
Feel better, look better, and have an easier birthing experience. Our Prenatal Yoga classes help attune the body in preparation for the natural process of childbirth, providing a time and space to quiet the mind and connect with your body and growing baby. We’ll focus on postures, breathing, and meditation techniques from the Hatha Yoga tradition to help ease pregnancy, delivery, and the after effects of birth in a safe, supportive environment. Classes help reduce stress as well as the discomforts of pregnancy, while creating flexibility, focus, strength, and endurance through a gentle to moderate practice that is designed especially for the pregnant woman's needs. This practice is beneficial for every stage of pregnancy and does NOT require prior yoga experience. (Pre-registration is NOT required.) Postnatal students are also welcome. This class is a great way to connect with other mother-to-be in our community! *** Please be sure to check with your doctor or midwife to make sure that yoga is a safe practice for you and your baby.
j) The Sacramento Yoga Center is in the Sierra 2 Community Center at 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA. Sierra 2 is a former school building at the corner of 24th Street and 4th Avenue, just a few blocks south of Broadway.
Description: Prenatal
Women who are pregnant need special yoga poses to prepare their bodies for pregnancy and birth. These yoga classes will improve strength and flexibility and will allow moms to become more in tune with their bodies' needs during this special time. Postures focus on opening the pelvic parameters, strengthening the legs and learning breathing exercises to relax and become more in tune with the body and the breath. Open to all levels.
907 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
Description: Prenatal Yoga
An ongoing class for those at any stage of pregnancy. Prior yoga experience not required. Keep doing your yoga into the 9th month! Come explore breathwork and modified versions of many standard poses. Drop-ins welcome.
3) Belly Dancing
Move That Belly! Belly dancing During Pregnancy
A selection of articles pertaining to Belly Dancing and Pregnancy
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Belly Dancing Classes in Davis
a) Fiesta DanceN' Fitness Creator and Director, Denise Mathieu, offers a variety of courses including Belly Dancing with multi-award winning instructor Nyla Crystal, in her studio in West Davis; contact her at info@fiestadancenfitness.com to see if this class is appropriate and safe for you. Also check out Nyla Crystal’s page here
Nyla's message: “For expecting or soon-to-be expecting mothers belly dance classes offer a fun and social way to get a low-impact workout while learning a beautiful, feminine art form. In a belly dance class, you will learn how to strengthen and control your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles to help with the labor, delivery and relief of back aches. Classes also improve posture and your ability to balance. In a supportive belly dance class, learning these graceful, sensual, feminine movements create a positive self-image, which is important to maintain while your body goes through incredible changes during pregnancy. “
b) The Activities & Recreation Center also offers Belly Dance classes by multi-award winning instructor Nyla Crystal. Click on Dance for the current schedule.
c) The Experimental College offers the Ancient Art of Belly Dance with Delia Echegaray, a.k.a. Daleela. See “Course Catalog” or perform a class search of “Belly Dance” for current schedule.
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Belly Dancing Classes in Sacramento
d) Daleela also teaches Belly Dance in Sac!
e) Mychelle offers Group & Private classes in Sacramento, California. Classes in Bellydance, Pilates Mat & Apparatus, Yoga, & more. Mychelle also offers Private Bellydance Coaching and Personal Training. See Class Calendar for full schedule of fitness classes. See Class Descriptions for more information.
f) Adriane is an experienced belly dance instructor who has been featured on Good Day Sacramento and in the Sacramento Bee for her popular belly dance classes. Adriane has been teaching belly dance since 2000 and is certified in Forrest-style yoga. Her classes incorporate yoga warm-ups and detailed dance instruction. Adriane teaches primarily Egyptian Cabaret style belly dance and enjoys sharing the history and culture of belly dance with her students.
4) Other Prenatal Physical Fitness
The Art of Prenatal Massage, Learn the Art of Massage During Pregnancy
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Prenatal Massage in Davis
Massage for Women
Cheryl Newbern, R.N.
2206 Muir Woods Pl
Davis, CA 95616
530.758.5981
Certified massage therapist
Specializing in prenatal and postpartum massage
Revive Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Center
1920 East 8th Street
(530) 753-8600
Acupuncture
Davis Community Acupuncture offers sliding scale services. Participants can pay between $15-$40 for each session. Among many other things, acupuncture can be used to treat pre- and post-natal issues.
5) Postpartum Physical Fitness
Belly, Back and Bottom: Your Postpartum Restoration Plan
Mommy Time, Making Postpartum Fitness a Priority
Exercising With Your Baby Indoors
[http://www.babiestoday.com/articles/postpartum-issues/battle-of-the-baby-bulge-91/ Battle of the Baby Bulge, Returning to Your
Pre-pregnancy Weight]
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Postnatal Yoga in Davis
For new mothers, The Bo Tree offers a Mom and Baby Yoga! See schedule here
Class description: MOM AND BABY YOGA
For moms and their babies through crawlers. A great way to bond with your infant and practice gentle yoga too. Single class only $15.
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Postnatal Yoga in Sacramento
The Sacramento Yoga Center is in the Sierra 2 Community Center at 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA. Sierra 2 is a former school building at the corner of 24th Street and 4th Avenue, just a few blocks south of Broadway.
Description: Postpartum
Postnatal yoga, like Prenatal yoga, is oriented to the special needs of new mothers. We involve the baby wherever possible into the poses and end off with infant massage. Babies of pre-crawling age are welcome to this class. All levels welcome.
Review the other Yoga resources/links under Yoga Classes in Davis (2a-h) & Prenatal Yoga Classes in Sacramento (2i-k) above for more opportunities to use Yoga in your postpartum physical fitness plan.
Domestic Violence During Pregnancy
1) Domestic Violence in Pregnancy Fact Sheets/Articles
Domestic Violence in Pregnancy
Fact Sheet-Pan American Health Organization
Women's Web- Domestic Violence During Pregancy
Domestic violence and pregnancy by Mezey and Bewley BMJ.1997; 314: 1295
2) Questions and Answers
Q & A About Domestic Violence During Pregnancy
3) Where to get help for Domestic Violence
Address: 1900 K Street 2nd Floor
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814
Phone: 9164482321
Hours: 24 hour availability
Descriptions: Women Escaping a Violent Environment, Inc, (WEAVE), is both a shelter for battered women and a counseling center. Crisis counseling appointments are available within 24 hours, while regular counseling has a 1-4 week waiting list and a sliding fee scale. There is space available at the shelter and usually no waiting list. The shelter is $2 per day per family but no one is turned away due to lack of money. Contact the community educator for a brochure. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counseling is available 9-5 Monday through Friday and their physical address is 1900 K Street, Sacramento. We provide 24 hour peer counseling services through our crisis line. Also available are Domestic violence drop-in support groups which are free. The women's drop-in groups are held Tuesdays 6-7:30 and Fridays 12:00-1:30 PM and are free. The co-ed anger management/batterers drop-ins are held Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM and Saturdays 10:30-12:00 PM. The fee is $5.00. Late comers will not be admitted. Human Corps has contacted this program and volunteers can work on the crisis line, with the youth program at the safehouse or in non-direct service areas. The direct service positions require individuals to complete the 64-hour training, and make a commitment of six months, at four hours per week. All non-direct service positions are negotiable.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center
Address: 933 Court Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695
Contact Person: Celina Alvarez
Contact's Position: Director of Community Outreach
Phone: 5306616336
Email: celina.alvarez@sadvc.org
Hours: M-F 9-5pm
Descriptions: Last year, SADVC volunteers assisted over 3,000 people on the 24-hour crisis hotline, served countless hours in our business office, confidential shelter, and supported our mission every day in their work and lives. Our outreach to the community would be impossible without the support and hard work of our volunteers and interns. We have numerous internship and volunteer opportunities, such as: ~Children's Program at the shelter ~Community Group Projects ~Crisis Line Counselor ~Domestic Violence Response Team Volunteer ~Events Committee ~Graphic Designer ~Legal Advocacy Volunteer ~Maintenance/Handyperson ~Men of Strength Program ~Movers ~Program Assistants ~Sexual Assault Emergency Responder Team ~Speaker's Bureau ~Translator Volunteers and staff are required to go thought our 65-hour Peer Counseling Training program before they can work directly with clients. The 65-hour program is California state mandated training. Please review the volunteer job descriptions, training agenda, and call me to schedule an informal interview. I am looking forward to meeting you. The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center provides assistance to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Yolo County. Please call the Center's business line for information on our volunteer programs.
My Sister's House
Address: 3053 Freeport Blvd # 20
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95818
Contact Person: Sitra T
Contact's Position: Shelter Manager
Phone: 9164287378
Email: sitramsh@gmail.com
Descriptions: My Sister's House seeks to eliminate domestic violence in the Asian and Pacific Islander community through family education, and by increasing the self-determination of Asian and Pacific Islander women. My Sister's House is the first and only non-profit organization to specifically identify and adress the unique needs of women and children impacted by domestic violence in the Central Valley's highly diverse Asian and Pacific Islander community.
Domestic Violence Intervention Center
Address: 7250 A & B Auburn Blvd.
City: Citrus Heights State: CA Zip: 95610
Contact Person: Marlene Walker
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9167285613
Hours: M-F 10-4
Descriptions: The Domestic Violence Intervention Center provides support for victims of domestic violence. Volunteers are required to participate in 40 hours of training which is held twice a year. Upon completion of taining, volunteers will receive a certificate as an advocate. Advocates can volunteer in a variety of ways; clerical work and phone operator at the office, crisis line phone operator after hours, out reach and tabling at events, producer of grant proposals, mediator of women's support groups, as well as other opportunities to help. Volunteers are expected to maintain confidentiality, as it is a domestic violence center. Long term commitments are encouraged.
Eating Disorders
1) Pregnancy and Eating Disorders: American Pregnancy Association
2) Pregnancy and Eating Disorders: Something-Fishy, Website on Eating Disorders
3) Eating Disorders and Pregnancy: Some Facts About the Risks
4) Where To Get Help For Eating Disorders
Help for Eating Disorders in Davis
UCD-CAPS: Consultation/Outreach: Sport Psychology: Eating Disorders
Help for Eating Disorders in Sacramento/Yolo County
Nutrition
Insurance
GSHIP
Student Health Insurance Plan: Benefit Highlights
Other Insurance
California Access for Infants & Mothers Program Quote from the site, The State of California wants to help you get good health care for your pregnancy, even if money is a little tight.
NAGPS offers Dependent Healthcare benefits through United Health Care; select the link at the bottom of the health benefits page for more information!
Student Health Services-Resources for Dependents
Childcare
UC Davis: Human Resources: Childcare Quoted from the site, Find everything you need regarding childcare on this page. From infants to school age children we have resources and information regarding finding the right childcare for your family, financial assistance, schools and more.
Breastfeeding
Introduction to Breastfeeding-Sutter Health
The UC Davis Campus Breastfeeding Program gets consistently recommended by women who participated! You can read a nice summary of the program here.
Breastfeeding Supplies are available in downtown Davis at Mother & Baby Source.
Supportive Programs
WIC
Women, Infants and Children Program Quoted from the site, A federally-funded health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children. WIC helps families by providing checks for buying healthy supplemental foods from WIC-authorized vendors, nutrition education, and help finding healthcare and other community services.
Food Stamps
General Assistance
Classes
Sutter Davis Hospital Services-Birthing Center Offers childbirth classes and information on breastfeeding.
Babies at Sutter Health: Comprehensive Pregnancy Guide
Classes offered at Mother and Baby Source Located in downtown Davis, they offer childbirth and parenting classes on weekday and Sunday evenings.
http://www.woodlandhealthcare.org/Medical_Services/Womens_And_Childrens_Services/052526 From the site, Woodland Healthcare offers Childbirth Education Classes taught by trained instructors. They are designed to be started by the seventh month of your pregnancy and completed one month before your due date. Register by your fourth month of pregnancy to assure that space is available.
