PAIN MANAGEMENT IN LABOR

Wednesday, July 25

7:00 to 8:30pm

at the Athens Library

Local childbirth educators will talk about pain management techniques such as breathing, positions, visualizations, touch, and more. Jackie Jeffers, unit manager of O'Bleness Hospital's birth center, will discuss pain management options there. Join us to share your experiences and ask questions!

THANKS TO OUR JULY SPONSOR, YOR HEALTH!

Stay home with your baby with YOR Health! Come and learn how you can start a successful, part time, home business AND provide your family with perfect nutrition! Life changing products and an easy to learn system that provides you with residual income so you can not only be a stay at home Mom, but also provide for your family! Independent Representatives in your area are: Jackie Jeffers RN (740)541-3341 and Diamond Leader Melanie McPeak (740)503-7353. Come talk to us at the July 25th meeting.

Pregnancy Loss Support Group

Wednesday, August 1

from 7:00 to 8:00pm


O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 8



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, July 31st, to molly.wales@gmail.com or 740-591-9409.

8TH ANNUAL LA LECHE LEAGUE & BIRTH CIRCLE YARD SALE!!!

Saturday, August 18

8AM – 3PM

at 78 S. May Ave. Athens

Huge multi-family sale with loads of baby, kids, maternity- clothes, toys, and gear! Also household furniture, electronics and much more. All proceeds benefit LLL and The Birth Circle!

Donations accepted at 78 S. May Ave. (in the garage please) Aug 12th-17th.

To volunteer for the sale (please!!!), contact Kristen at klgwade@gmail.com.

Also, if you have tables and canopies that we could borrow, and trucks to haul away the leftovers, please let us know!

For questions call (740)274-0835

No May Meeting

There will be no monthly meeting in May.

Our next Monthly meeting will be

Wednesday, June 27

7 to 8:30pm

at The Athens Library

Infertility Support Group

Wednesday, June 6

from 7:00 to 8:00pm

O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 8

This support group is for people who are struggling with infertility and other fertility issues, including people who already have children but are having trouble getting pregnant again. 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, June 5, to molly.wales or 740-591-9409

Play Group

Thursday, June 7

from 3:00 to 5:00pm

in the kids' section of the Athens Library

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

Pregnancy & Baby Fair

Saturday, May 12th

10am to 3pm

at The Market on State

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

Schedule of events:

10:10am Performance and demo by Athens Irish Dancers

11:00am ATCO Vocal Choir - for Passion Works Studio Cake Auction

11:30am Kindermusik demo class for ages 0-20 months

12:10pm Zumba demo

All Day Scavenger Hunt - visit each booth for more chances to win door prizes!

Door Prizes will include:

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

20 mini portrait sessions (one sitting - 8x10 print or digital file) by Roberts Family Photography

BirthWorks childbirth education course

Kindermusik supply bag

Free nursing bras

Online Perinatal Education Series with Esali Birth

Gift sertificates and products from many local vendors

And much more!

Browse booths featuring:

OU-HCOM Little People’s Hospital Children’s Displays

unique baby products for sale (slings! bibs! shoes! diapers! toys! books!)

pregnancy accessories and belly painting

healthcare providers

photographers

childbirth educators

pediatricians

social service agencies

childcare options

prenatal and children’s recreation

and much more!

Thanks to our sponsors!

Roberts Family Photography

O'Bleness Health System

BirthWorks Childbirth Classes

CareSource

Power 105

University Medical Associates

Athens Book Center, Cassie Meek Photography, Esali Birth, Fluff Bakery, Holzer Clinic, Katy Kropf DO, Kindermusik, and Lamaze Childbirth Classes