Play Group

Thursday, March 4

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!

Pregnancy Loss Support Group

Wednesday, March 10

7:00 to 8:00pm

at The Plains Library

This month's support group, facilitated by Dr. Connie Patterson, will focus on pregnancy loss, which can range from miscarriage to stillbirth to grieving your pregnancy after the baby is born. We hope you'll join us for this safe and intimate time of sharing and support.

RSVP: Because the effectiveness of the group is dependent on its size, please RSVP to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-592-4408.

Benefits of Doula Care/Role of a Birth Partner

Wednesday, March 31

7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

Local doulas will discuss the history and benefits of doula care: What is a doula? How can a doula support you, your partner, and your expanding family through birth and the postpartum period? We'll also exchange ideas for other birth partners such as husbands, mothers, etc.

*This month's sponsor is Jennifer Cochran, Licensed Massage Therapist, offering Swedish massage, myofascial release, and deep tissue massage in the comfort of your own home. Pregnancy massage, or prenatal massage, supports the health and well-being of both mother and child. Massage reduces stress and anxiety, relieves muscle tension and pain, promotes relaxation, improves circulation and immune function, and alleviates physical and mental fatigue. Jennifer can be reached at jennijan@yahoo.com or 740-593-6869.

Birth Circle Play Group

Thursday, February 4

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.

Self Care in Pregnancy

Wednesday, February 24

7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

Join us for a conversation about how to take care of yourself in pregnancy, including: exercise and relaxation, emotional well-being, diet and supplements, preparing for breastfeeding and other changes, and how to pamper yourself!

*This month's Evening Sponsor is Kelley Evans, PhD, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner. BodyTalk is an alternative health practice that motivates the body’s potential to heal itself. BodyTalk sessions involve a questioning process that finds which parts of the body need better communication and harmony. A light tapping technique is used to help the brain restore communication. Each session is tailored to your body’s specific priorities for healing.

Safe, effective, and noninvasive, BodyTalk can help with pregnancy and after, helping prepare and sustain yourself physically and emotionally. BodyTalk is also great for anyone—babies, children, spouses, and grandparents alike. In addition to helping the body balance the stresses of pregnancy, BodyTalk typically improves conditions such as allergies, joint pain, and digestive disorders, as well as depression and anxiety. BodyTalk complements Western and alternative medicines.

Kelley does BodyTalk sessions at Inhale Yoga Studio, 8 N. Court St., Garden Level. An initial session is $75, and follow-up sessions are $60. She can be reached at her cell phone, 254-644-1664, or by email, kel_e_evans@yahoo.com.

Pregnancy Loss Support Group

Wednesday, March 10

7:00 to 8:00pm

at the Athens Library

This month's support group, facilitated by Dr. Connie Patterson, will focus on pregnancy loss, which can range from miscarriage to stillbirth to grieving your pregnancy after the baby is born. We hope you'll join us for this safe and intimate time of sharing and support.

RSVP: Because the effectiveness of the group is dependent on its size, please RSVP to Molly at 740-592-4408 or molly.wales@yahoo.com.

No Meeting in December

Happy Holidays!