Thursday, May 28, 2009

Birth Circle Play Group (6/4)

BIRTH CIRCLE PLAY GROUP

Thursday, June 4th 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.

Postpartum Depression Support Group (6/1)

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, June 1st from 7:30 to 8:30pm at the Athens library

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.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Thanks for the wonderful Pregnancy Fair and Plant Sale!

Thank you so much to everyone who helped with and visited the Pregnancy Fair and Plant Sale last weekend. A lot of time and energy went into planning both events, and we are thrilled with how they turned out. I could go on and on and on about everyone's effort and how amazing it was... But suffice it to say THANK YOU and YAY!

There are still some plants left over form the Plant Sale, so if you are interested please stop by 120 Morris Ave, home of Angela Cross, to check them out. As always, proceeds benefit The Birth Circle.

We are taking the rest of the month off, so here's info on our June meetings:

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, June 1st from 7:30 to 8:30pm at the Athens library

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.

BIRTH CIRCLE PLAY GROUP

Thursday, June 4th 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.

COLIC: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT UPDATES

Wednesday, June 24th from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Athens library

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Mark Lepi, a Pediatrics and Internal Medicine doctor from Holzer Clinic in Athens.

Monday, May 4, 2009

The Birth Circle Pregnancy Fair (5/9)

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

Birth Circle Play Group (5/7)

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.