June Play Group

Thursday, June 3

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!

Baby Signs, and Open Q&A

Wednesday, June 30

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

Experienced parents and caregivers share how and why they used signs to communicate with their babies. Learn the basics, see demos, share tips, and ask questions! The second half of the meeting will be an open Q&A period so pregnant and new parents can voice any concerns or questions they have, on any subject -- labor, sleep, breast feeding, discipline, etc.

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 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.

Fertility Support Group

Wednesday, May 12

from 7 to 8pm

at The Plains 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 Dr. Connie Patterson, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Please RSVP to 740-592-4408 or molly.wales@yahoo.com.

No Monthly Meeting in May

Because we celebrated the Pregnancy & Baby Fair in May, we'll be taking the rest of the month off. Happy 8th birthday Birth Circle!

Baby Signs (How to Talk with Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk), and Open Q&A

Wednesday, June 30

from 7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

Experienced parents share how and why they used signs to communicate with their babies. Learn the basics, see demos, share tips, and ask questions! The second half of the meeting will be an open Q&A period so pregnant and new parents can voice any concerns or questions they have, on any subject!

Birth Circle Pregnancy & Baby Fair!

Saturday, May 8th

10am to 3pm

at The Market on State (formerly University Mall) in Athens

The second annual Birth Circle Pregnancy and Baby Fair is a free one-day event on Mother’s Day weekend. Learn! Win! Shop! Celebrate!

Schedule of Events:

10:15am Performance by the Athens Irish Dancers

11:00am Kindermusik demo class for ages 0-18 months (open to the public)

12:00pm Music by Flyaway Saturn

1:00pm "Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Our Patients and Taking Control of the Narrative about Birth" keynote address by Patricia Harman, midwife and author of The Blue Cotton Gown. Book signing to follow.

2:30pm Performance by Music Together® class with Laura Nadeau of Music Together in Athens

Door Prizes will include:

A year of professional baby portraits (sittings and prints) by Roberts Family Photography

25 maternity portraits (one sitting and an 8x10 per mom) by Roberts Family Photography

A semester of Kindermusik classes

One-year membership to WellWorks

And much, much more!

Browse booths featuring:

OU-COM Little People's Hospital (small version)

unique baby products (slings, bibs, shoes, diapers)

pregnancy accessories

healthcare providers

photographers

childbirth educators

pediatricians

governmental services

childcare options

prenatal and children’s recreation

Thanks to our sponsors!

Roberts Family Photography, University Medical Associates, Frog Ranch Foods, Holzer Clinic, River Rose Obstetrics & Gynecology, Casa Nueva, Donkey Coffee, Hyacinth Bean Florist, Lamaze Childbirth Classes, Ohio Department of Health, Office of Healthy Ohio, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Violence and Injury Prevention Program, OUCOM AHEC/CHEAO