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!

Postpartum Depression Support Group

Tuesday, January 12

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 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.

Sleep: How to Get It, and How to Live Without!

Tuesday, January 26th

7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

Experienced parents will tell their "sleep stories," then we'll have a discussion covering how much sleep babies need, how to deal with a lack of sleep, nap and bedtime schedules and routines, co-sleeping, night waking, and anything else you need to talk about!

*Thanks to this month's Evening Sponsor, La Leche League! La Leche League helps mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. In Athens, La Leche League meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. and every fourth Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Meeting are at the Athens Public Library and are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies are always welcome. Call a La Leche League Leader anytime for help or questions. Local leaders include: Tamara 698-3345; Corie 541-2908; Julie 664-0033; Jennifer 593-6869; Cynthia 698-2622; Joyce 592-2445; Michele 594-3284

Infertility Support Group

Wednesday, November 4th

from 7:00 to 8:00pm

at the Athens 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.

Baby Wearing 101, Plus Sling Library Launch

Wednesday, November 18th

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

In this meeting we’ll cover the many uses of a wide variety of slings and baby carriers, including demos by experienced moms. We’ll also discuss the benefits and difficulties of baby wearing from birth through toddlerhood. Also, at this meeting we’ll introduce The Birth Circle’s new Sling Lending Library -- including Ergo Carriers, Moby Wraps, ring slings, and a variety of others!

***This month's Evening Sponsor is Discovery Toys, wonderful toys that help foster the parent-child relationship through interactive play with toys that encourage early childhood development skills! These toys are designed to teach children ages 0-8 the fundamental skills for reading, math, critical thinking, problem solving and so much more! The toys will be on display before and after the meeting, and can be purchased using check, cash or credit card. For more info visit: www.discoverytoyslink.com/carrieweeks