Preparing For and Dealing With Changes in Your Relationship

Tuesday, July 20

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

With help from Dr. Brooke Wright, we explore how partner relationships are impacted by pregnancy and the baby's arrival. We will focus on communication tips, trouble areas to be aware of, maintaining a good relationship post birth, and more.

*This month's Evening Sponsor is Ancient Roots, a locally owned, family run business making premium herbal products in right here in the hills of Athens, Ohio. We use the highest quality organic, chemical-free, and ethically wild-harvested herbs available. We feature many pregnancy and birth related products, plus remedies to help your family be naturally healthy all year round.

Find our products locally at...

The Village Bakery & Cafe

The Farmacy

...or come see us on Saturdays at the Athens Farmer's Market!!

Summertime Ice Cream Social

Sunday, July 25

from 6:00 to 9:00pm

at 120 Morris Avenue

Join The Birth Circle for a summer get-together in Angela Cross’s English garden. Enjoy ice cream, homemade cake, and locally-grown fruit -- and enjoy the company of other Birth Circle families! The toy train will be running in the garden, or relax inside with air conditioning. Donations are appreciated but not required, and all proceeds will benefit The Birth Circle.

Birth Circle Awarded Grant from The Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery

Thanks to a grant from The Foundation for the Advancement on Midwifery, The Birth Circle is launching “Raising Awareness of Midwifery in Appalachian Ohio,” a two-part project to educate Birth Circle participants and the wider public in our region of Ohio about the midwifery model of care. We will ensure that every branch of eight county libraries has access to two copies of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin, the children’s book Baby on the Way by Sears Children’s Library, and the documentary “The Business of Being Born.” We will also give each new Birth Circle participant a copy of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth and brochures that will encourage them to learn as much as they can about their choices and their rights, and inform them about the midwifery model of care. The project will begin in July 2010 and will unfold throughout a twelve month period. Thank you FAM!

Postpartum Depression Support Group

Tuesday, July 6

from 7:00 to 8:00pm

at the Athens Library

We offer this group as a time of sharing and support. The sessions are open to all and are facilitated by Dr. Connie Patterson, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Because the effectiveness of the group is dependent on its size, please RSVP to Molly at 740-592-4408 or molly.wales@yahoo.com.

Preparing For and Dealing With Changes in Your Relationship

Tuesday, July 20

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

With help from Dr. Brooke Wright, we explore how partner relationships are impacted by pregnancy and the baby's arrival. We will focus on communication tips, trouble areas to be aware of, maintaining a good relationship post birth, and more.

*This month's Evening Sponsor is Ancient Roots, a locally owned, family run business making premium herbal products in right here in the hills of Athens, Ohio. We use the highest quality organic, chemical-free, and ethically wild-harvested herbs available. We feature many pregnancy and birth related products, plus remedies to help your family be naturally healthy all year round.

Find our products locally at...

The Village Bakery & Cafe

The Farmacy

...or come see us on Saturdays at the Athens Farmer's Market!!

Summertime Ice Cream Social

Sunday, July 25

from 6:00 to 9:00pm

at 120 Morris Avenue

Join The Birth Circle for a summer get-together in Angela Cross’s English garden. Enjoy ice cream, homemade cake, and locally-grown fruit -- and enjoy the company of other Birth Circle families! The toy train will be running in the garden, or relax inside with air conditioning. Donations are appreciated but not required, and all proceeds will benefit The Birth Circle.