NO MAY MEETING

There is no monthly meeting in May (because we take the rest of the month off after the Pregnancy & Baby Fair).  See below for details on our June meeting!

And thank you again to everyone who contributed to the 2013 Fair, as a sponsor, vendor, demo, or attendee!

We would like to thank the sponsors of this event and encourage you to support the local businesses that support our organization: 

Holzer Clinic
O'Bleness Health System/River Rose
University Medical Associates

Power 105

Minuteman Press

BirthWorks

Andi Roberts Photography

Athens Book Center

The Athens Wellness Club

Katy Kropf D.O.

Miss Christa’s Music Studio

Silvermoon Midwifery

Esali Birth

Cassie Meek Photography

PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, June 5
from 7:00 to 8:00pm

O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 6

This support group is for anyone affected by childbearing loss, be it miscarriage, stillbirth, or even mourning a pregnancy after your baby is born. These free groups are offered as a time of sharing and support, and are facilitated by a counseling professional. You can choose to share your story or just sit and listen. Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 4th, to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-591-9409.

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ

Wednesday, June 26
7:00 to 8:30pm
at the Athens Library

Whether a child is four days old or four years old, it is not too early or too late to start building early literacy skills.  Every Child Ready to Read is a nationally recognized, research-based training program that promotes the practices of singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing to prepare children to be ready to learn to read when they reach school-age.  Amy King, Athens County Public Libraries, Youth Services Coordinator, will share this information, free books, and conversation about developing language skills in the very young.

SHARING BIRTH STORIES

Wednesday, April 24

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

Every year we dedicate one meeting to the sharing of birth stories. Whether your children were born last week or decades ago, we invite you to share your story or just sit and listen to others. All backgrounds, experiences and choices are honored at all Birth Circle events.

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, May 1

from 7:00 to 8:00pm

O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 8

This support group is for anyone affected by infertility. These free groups are offered as a time of sharing and support, and are facilitated by a counseling professional. You can choose to share your story or just sit and listen.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 5th, to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-591-9409.

PREGNANCY AND BABY FAIR!!!

Saturday, May 11th

from 10am-3pm

inside the Market On State 

If you haven’t been to this FREE event before, it is a one-stop event for all things pregnancy, baby, and family.  It is a chance to learn about and meet with health and childcare providers, birth workers, wellness programs and government agencies, all from our own community!  There will also be unique products for sale including natural cleaning products, handmade baby attire, wellness/beauty supplies and diaper bags and accessories. 

Activities include face-painting, a performance by the Athens Irish Dancers at 10am, as well as a chance for the kiddos to participate in a Kindermusik demonstration (11am, up to 18 months) and Kids Yoga class (12pm, ages 2 and up).  Plus, we have wonderful door prizes including photography sessions, birth preparation classes, baby supplies and a lot more.  Please join us to learn about all of the amazing resources that our community provides in order to help us grow healthy, happy families.  If you have any questions, or are interested in having a booth at this year’s Fair, please call 740-591-9409 or email AthensBirthCircle@Gmail.com

We would like to thank the sponsors of this event and encourage you to support the local businesses that support our organization: 

Holzer Clinic
O'Bleness Health System/River Rose
University Medical Associates

Power 105

Minuteman Press

BirthWorks

Andi Roberts Photography

Athens Book Center

The Athens Wellness Club

Katy Kropf D.O.

Miss Christa’s Music Studio

Silvermoon Midwifery

Esali Birth

Cassie Meek Photography.

PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, April 3

from 7:00 to 8:00pm

O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 6

This support group is for anyone affected by childbearing loss, be it miscarriage, stillbirth, or even mourning a pregnancy after your baby is born. These free groups are offered as a time of sharing and support, and are facilitated by a counseling professional. You can choose to share your story or just sit and listen. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 2nd, to molly.wales@gmail.com or 740-591-9409.