Birth Circle Pregnancy & Baby Fair!

Saturday, May 8th

10am to 3pm

at The Market on State (formerly University Mall) in Athens

The second annual Birth Circle Pregnancy and Baby Fair is a free one-day event on Mother’s Day weekend. Learn! Win! Shop! Celebrate!

Schedule of Events:

10:15am Performance by the Athens Irish Dancers

11:00am Kindermusik demo class for ages 0-18 months (open to the public)

12:00pm Music by Flyaway Saturn

1:00pm "Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Our Patients and Taking Control of the Narrative about Birth" keynote address by Patricia Harman, midwife and author of The Blue Cotton Gown. Book signing to follow.

2:30pm Performance by Music Together® class with Laura Nadeau of Music Together in Athens

Door Prizes will include:

A year of professional baby portraits (sittings and prints) by Roberts Family Photography

25 maternity portraits (one sitting and an 8x10 per mom) by Roberts Family Photography

A semester of Kindermusik classes

One-year membership to WellWorks

And much, much more!

Browse booths featuring:

OU-COM Little People's Hospital (small version)

unique baby products (slings, bibs, shoes, diapers)

pregnancy accessories

healthcare providers

photographers

childbirth educators

pediatricians

governmental services

childcare options

prenatal and children’s recreation

Thanks to our sponsors!

Roberts Family Photography, University Medical Associates, Frog Ranch Foods, Holzer Clinic, River Rose Obstetrics & Gynecology, Casa Nueva, Donkey Coffee, Hyacinth Bean Florist, Lamaze Childbirth Classes, Ohio Department of Health, Office of Healthy Ohio, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Violence and Injury Prevention Program, OUCOM AHEC/CHEAO

The Psychosocial Impact of Infertility: A Conference for Health Care Providers and the Community

Tuesday, May 4th

Registration 8:30am, Conference 9am-12:15pm

at Ohio University, Baker Center Ballroom B

(Parking Passes Available)

Space is Limited, RSVP to infertilityconference@gmail.com

Infertility affects approximately 10% of the population (Resolve, the National Infertility Association, 2008). An infertility diagnosis can be very devastating to couples and has physical, social, emotional, and cultural implications. For this reason, it is important for counselors, health care providers, and community members to have an awareness and understanding of the psychosocial impacts of infertility and how it may appear in patients, clients, friends or family members.

We are honored to present as speakers and panel members:

Dr. Jane Broecker- Ohio University Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Frank Schwartz- Ohio University Professor, Endocrinology. Male Infertility Specialist

Ms. Heidi Sommer McAlister- Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in fertility counseling. The Sommer Group- Counseling and Consulting

Ms. Carey Stamberger- support group leader for RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association

* 3 Continuing Education Units will be offered for Counselors

This program is funded by an Ohio University College of Education Grant authored by Dr. Cornelia Patterson, Director of Assessment and Dr. Christine Suniti Bhat, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education. Drs. Patterson and Bhat would like to thank the following individuals or organizations for their support: our panel members, Molly Wales, Director of the Athens Birth Circle, the Alpha Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, and Amber Koester, Counselor Education doctoral student.

Fertility Support Group

Wednesday, May 12

from 7 to 8pm

at The Plains library

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. Please RSVP to 740-592-4408 or molly.wales@yahoo.com.

Sharing Birth Stories

Wednesday, April 28

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.

*This month's Evening Sponsor is Amy Broderick, a Realtor with Athens Realty. She represents both buyers and sellers of residential real estate and enjoys working with families. Sometimes with the birth of a child comes the need for a change of residence. Let Amy help you with this transition during such an important time in your family's life. You can e-mail her at amy@athens-realty.com or call/text her at (740) 856-2392.

Birth Circle Pregnancy & Baby Fair!

Saturday, May 8th

10am to 3pm

at The Market on State (formerly University Mall) in Athens

The second annual Birth Circle Pregnancy and Baby Fair is a free one-day event on Mother’s Day weekend. Learn! Win! Shop! Celebrate!

Schedule of Events:

10:15am Performance by the Athens Irish Dancers

11:00am Kindermusik demo class for ages 0-18 months (open to the public)

12:00pm Music by Flyaway Saturn

1:00pm "Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Our Patients and Taking Control of the Narrative about Birth" keynote address by Patricia Harman, midwife and author of The Blue Cotton Gown. Book signing to follow.

2:30pm Performance by Music Together® class with Laura Nadeau of Music Together in Athens

Door Prizes will include:

A year of professional baby portraits (sittings and prints) by Roberts Family Photography

25 maternity portraits (one sitting and an 8x10 per mom) by Roberts Family Photography

A semester of Kindermusik classes

One-year membership to WellWorks

And much, much more!

Browse booths featuring:

OU-COM Little People's Hospital (small version)

unique baby products (slings, bibs, shoes, diapers)

pregnancy accessories

healthcare providers

photographers

childbirth educators

pediatricians

governmental services

childcare options

prenatal and children’s recreation

Thanks to our sponsors!

Roberts Family Photography, University Medical Associates, Frog Ranch Foods, Holzer Clinic, River Rose Obstetrics & Gynecology, Casa Nueva, Donkey Coffee, Hyacinth Bean Florist, Lamaze Childbirth Classes, Ohio Department of Health, Office of Healthy Ohio, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Violence and Injury Prevention Program, OUCOM AHEC/CHEAO

The Psychosocial Impact of Infertility: A Conference for Health Care Providers and the Community

Tuesday, May 4th

Registration 8:30am, Conference 9am-12:15pm

at Ohio University, Baker Center Ballroom B

(Parking Passes Available)

Space is Limited, RSVP to infertilityconference@gmail.com

Infertility affects approximately 10% of the population (Resolve, the National Infertility Association, 2008). An infertility diagnosis can be very devastating to couples and has physical, social, emotional, and cultural implications. For this reason, it is important for counselors, health care providers, and community members to have an awareness and understanding of the psychosocial impacts of infertility and how it may appear in patients, clients, friends or family members.

We are honored to present as speakers and panel members:

Dr. Jane Broecker- Ohio University Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Frank Schwartz- Ohio University Professor, Endocrinology. Male Infertility Specialist

Ms. Heidi Sommer McAlister- Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in fertility counseling. The Sommer Group- Counseling and Consulting

Ms. Carey Stamberger- support group leader for RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association

* 3 Continuing Education Units will be offered for Counselors

This program is funded by an Ohio University College of Education Grant authored by Dr. Cornelia Patterson, Director of Assessment and Dr. Christine Suniti Bhat, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education. Drs. Patterson and Bhat would like to thank the following individuals or organizations for their support: our panel members, Molly Wales, Director of the Athens Birth Circle, the Alpha Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, and Amber Koester, Counselor Education doctoral student.

Play Group

Thursday, April 1
3:00 to 5:00pm
in the kids' section of the Athens Library

All ages are welcome for two hours of play, socializing and support. This is a great chance for both children and parents to make new friends!

Sharing Birth Stories

Wednesday, April 28

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.

*This month's Evening Sponsor is Amy Broderick, a Realtor with Athens Realty. She represents both buyers and sellers of residential real estate and enjoys working with families. Sometimes with the birth of a child comes the need for a change of residence. Let Amy help you with this transition during such an important time in your family's life. You can e-mail her at amy@athens-realty.com or call/text her at (740) 856-2392.

Birth Circle Pregnancy & Baby Fair!

Saturday, May 8

10am to 3pm

at The Market on State (formerly University Mall) in Athens

The second annual Birth Circle Pregnancy and Baby Fair is a free one-day event on Mother’s Day weekend. Learn! Win! Shop! Celebrate!

Schedule of Events:

10:15am Performance by the Athens Irish Dancers

11:00am Kindermusik demo class for ages 0-18 months (open to the public)

12:00pm Music by Flyaway Saturn

1:00pm "Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Our Patients and Taking Control of the Narrative about Birth" keynote address by Patricia Harman, midwife and author of The Blue Cotton Gown. Book signing to follow.

2:30pm Performance by Music Together® with Laura Nadeau of Music Together in Athens

Door Prizes will include:

A year of professional baby portraits (sittings and prints) by Roberts Family Photography

25 maternity portraits (one sitting and an 8x10 per mom) by Roberts Family Photography

A semester of Kindermusik classes

One-year membership to WellWorks

And much, much more!

Browse booths featuring:

unique baby products (slings, bibs, shoes, diapers)

pregnancy accessories

healthcare providers

photographers

childbirth educators

pediatricians

governmental services

childcare options

prenatal and children’s recreation

Thanks to our sponsors!

Roberts Family Photography

United Medical Associates

Frog Ranch Foods

Holzer Clinic

River Rose Obstetrics & Gynecology

Casa Nueva

Donkey Coffee

Hyacinth Bean Florist

Lamaze Childbirth Classes

Ohio Department of Health

Office of Healthy Ohio

Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction

Violence and Injury Prevention Program

OUCOM AHEC/CHEAO