Primitive Birth: Survival of the Species in Our Modern World

Wednesday, March 30

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

We will explore the hormonal physiology of birth, the hard wiring of the female brain, and the importance of understanding its implications for the future of the human species, especially in the modern world. Sit back and enjoy this spirited explanation of how our "mommy brain" works! Presented by Dr. Sarita Bennett, DO, Midwife, and Ruth Ann Colby Martin, CPM, LM, of the Sacred Mountain Midwifery School.

Play Group

Thursday, February 3

from 3:00 to 5:00pm

in the kids' section of the Athens Library

Join us for two hours of socializing and support. It's a great chance for both parents and children to make new friends, and to get out of the house!

Induction of Labor, an Overview

Wednesday, February 23

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

Join us for a discussion on labor induction, including evidence-based information on how and why labor is induced, the benefits and risks of induction, and how to avoid it.

Pregnancy Loss Support Group

Wednesday, March 2

from 7:00 to 8:00pm

at the Athens Library

This support group, facilitated by Dr. Connie Patterson, will focus on pregnancy loss, which can range from miscarriage to infant loss to grieving your pregnancy after your baby is born. Because the success of the group is dependent on its size, please RSVP to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-592-4408.

Play Group

Thursday, January 6

from 3:00 to 5:00pm

in the kids' section of the Athens Library

Join us for two hours of socializing and support. It's a great chance for both kids and parents to make new friends, and to get out of the house!

Infertility Support Group

Tuesday, January 11

from 7:00 to 8:00pm

at the Athens Library

So many of us are or have been affected by fertility issues. We offer this group as a time of sharing and support. These sessions are facilitated by Dr. Connie Patterson, a licensed professional counselor. Because the success of the group is dependent on its size, please RSVP to 740-592-4408 or molly.wales@yahoo.com.

January Monthly Meeting: Birth Videos

Wednesday, January 26

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

For our first meeting of the year, we'll show a variety of professional birth videos -- hospital birth, home birth, even births in the ocean! The videos are all of positive birth experiences. We'll have time in between to share impressions and answer questions.

*Thanks to this month's Evening Sponsor: Lifeways Parent-Child Program, and Certification Course

Missy Whaley is a certified Llifeways Early Childhood instructor who has a program, Rainbow Heart And Wings. Lifeways is a relationship-based care approach to caring for young children in child care centers and in the home. The model is based on the "living arts" (daily activities in the home, nurturing care, discovery and deep relations). Missy will share the intention of the Lifeways approach at an upcoming parent-child program that will be offered to Birth Circle folks (exact dates to be announced). There is also a year-long, part-time certification course for parents and teachers beginning in June 2011, where on-site coursework will be split between Columbus and Athens. For more information on the certification course, contact Missy at 740-448-7248 or missymoo4peace@gmail.com. Details on the parent-child program will come soon.