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.

PLAY GROUP

Thursday, April 4

from 3:00 to 5:00pm

in the kids' section of the Athens Library

Join us for two hours of play, socializing and support. All ages are welcome!

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.

GOING BACK TO WORK

Wednesday, March 27

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

When your maternity leave is over, how do you find good child care?  What about pumping breast milk?  And how do you manage demanding days at work, after sleepless nights?  Moms will share their stories, and we invite you to bring your questions, concerns and ideas.

THANKS TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR, JON ROSE AT NATIONWIDE INSURANCE

This month's meeting is sponsored by Jon Rose, associate agent at Nationwide Insurance here in Athens. Jon takes pride in working to protect families and their ever changing needs. This is anything from home and auto insurance, life insurance, retirement and anything in between. He makes sure that everyone he reaches gets the best possible service and makes sure that the financial future you have envisioned for your family becomes a reality.  You can reach Jon at rosej13@nationwide.com or 740-593-7311

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.

PLAY GROUP

Thursday, April 4

from 3:00 to 5:00pm

in the kids' section of the Athens Library

Join us for two hours of play, socializing and support. All ages are welcome!

PLAY GROUP

Thursday, March 7

from 3:00 to 5:00pm

in the kids' section of the Athens Library

Join us for two hours of play, socializing and support. All ages are welcome!

**NEW** NEW MOMS' GROUP!

New baby?  Trying to navigate the transition to motherhood? Just want to get out of the house for a bit?  Join the Birth Circle's New Mom's Group, a free 8-week program that helps you meet other new mamas, talk about the transition to motherhood and have a couple laughs over the baby's (or your partner's) postpartum antics. You will meet in a comfortable home environment where there is always a warm cup of cocoa, coffee or tea waiting for you! The group will start Monday, March 18th and will meet every Monday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.  Please email Rachel Szostek (szostekrachel@gmail.com)  to register for the group--participation is limited to just 8 mamas (and your babies of course) in order to keep the group cozy.  Still expecting?  Stay tuned for announcements about future New Mom's Groups!

GOING BACK TO WORK

Wednesday, March 27

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

When your maternity leave is over, how do you find good child care?  What about pumping breast milk?  And how do you manage demanding days at work, after sleepless nights?  Moms will share their stories, and we invite you to bring your questions, concerns and ideas.

THANKS TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR, BIRTHWORKS BIRTHING CLASSES

The next round of BirthWorks childbirth classes, taught by Molly Wales, begins on March 16th and meets for six Saturdays (this is the last session until Fall).  BirthWorks is based on the philosophy that every woman is born with the knowledge of how to give birth, and that a woman will labor best where she feels safest and most secure.  This course is for any woman with any birthing history.  It helps women gain confidence in their ability to birth, and helps birth companions learn ways they can make labor safer and more comfortable.  BirthWorks classes provide both a physical and emotional preparation for birth, and are suitable for parents planning a hospital, birthing center or home birth.  Scholarships available for young and low-income moms.  My website, with complete info and testimonials, is www.daraluzathens.com.  Contact me with questions or to register:  740-591-9409 or molly.wales@yahoo.com.