Thursday, April 30, 2009

Birth Circle Playgroup

BIRTH CIRCLE PLAY GROUP

Thursday, May 7th
from 3:00 to 5:00pm
at the Athens Library

All ages are welcome for these two hours of play, socializing and support. This is a great chance for both parents and children to make new friends. The playgroup meets regularly on the first Thursday of every month at this same time and location.

THE BIRTH CIRCLE PREGNANCY FAIR

The Birth Circle Pregnancy Fair

Saturday, May 9th
from 10am to 5pm
at The Market on State (formerly University Mall)

Shop, win, learn and celebrate Mothers Day weekend at this free, family event. Booths will feature pregnancy resources ranging from healthcare providers to locally-made baby products, plus hourly educational sessions focused on empowering women to make healthy choices for themselves and their babies during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period. It’s one-stop shopping for anyone who has or is thinking of having a baby!

Schedule of Presentations:

10:15am How to Have a Low-Risk Pregnancy by Kathleen M. Bertuna, D.O.

11:15am Prenatal Nutrition and Exercise by Jody Shriver, Athens/Perry WIC Director and Nutrition Associate

12:15pm Resources for Pregnant Teens by Virginia Kaufman, GRADS Instructor

1:15pm Relaxation and Pain Relief Methods for Labor by TBA

2:15pm Role of a Birth Partner by Angela Cross, Doula

3:15pm Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby by Julie Gladney, La Leche League leader

4:15pm Postpartum Health by Angelita Nixon, Certified Nurse Midwife

Drawing for DOOR PRIZES will happen mid-day and at the end of the Fair!

Thanks to our sponsors:

Holzer Clinic
La Leche League of Athens
Lamaze Childbirth Classes
River Rose Obstetrics & Gynecology
University Medical Associates
Ohio Department of Health, Office of Healthy Ohio, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Violence and Injury Prevention Program, OUCOM AHEC/CHEAO
Amy Erlewine, Doula
Frog Ranch Foods
Liz Maule Realty
Angelita Nixon, Certified Nurse Midwife

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Free Prenatal Yoga Classes

FREE PRENATAL YOGA CLASS
every Monday in April
from 5:30 to 6:30pm
at the Athens library
for more info contact Laura Post at lp342300@ohio.edu

Sharing Birth Stories (4/28)

Tuesday, April 28th
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 to share your story or just sit and listen to others. All backgrounds, experiences and choices are honored at all Birth Circle events.

Thanks to our April Evening Sponsor, Green Edge Gardens! Nestled in the hills of Athens County lies a 120-acre farm--the home of Green Edge Organic Gardens & the Athens Hills CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. We at Green Edge seek innovative ways of expanding the availability of organic produce to the residents of both Athens County and the greater Columbus area. This Summer 2009 CSA season promises to be especially exciting. We are thrilled to be working with three partners for this CSA: Cherry Orchards, Village Bakery & Cafe, and Snowville Creamery & thanks to them we are able to offer a seasonal share that not only includes our delicious organic vegetables, but also fruit, bread and milk on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. If this sparks your culinary curiosity you can find out more about our farm and CSA program by visiting our website www.greenedgegardens.com. Thanks!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Meals for Moms

Our Meals for Moms program is always looking for volunteers and participants to receive meals. Contact Hanna Vorisek at hannavorisek@yahoo.com

Online Forum Available

The Birth Circle offers an online discussion forum so the conversations and birth stories can continue after our meetings! If you would like to subscribe to this forum simply send an email to: AthensBC-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

If you have any problems with the subscription contact Tamara at tamaravk@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Infertility Support Group Tonight (4/8)

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, April 8th

from 7:00 to 8:30pm at The Plains Library (797-4579 for directions)

So many of us are or have been affected by infertility. We offer this group as a time of sharing and support. These sessions are open to all and are facilitated by Connie Patterson, a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Infertility Support Group (4/8)

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, April 8th

from 7:00 to 8:30pm at The Plains Library (797-4579 for directions)

So many of us are or have been affected by infertility. We offer this group as a time of sharing and support. These sessions are open to all and are facilitated by Connie Patterson, a Licensed Professional Counselor.