Join us for intimate Living Room Conversations including the following topics...
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New mothers support group
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Postpartum Depression support group
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Infant care
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Breastfeeding
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New fathers class
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Make your own babyfood
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Babywearing
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Safety
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Pregnancy and newborn photography
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Childbirth education (Lamaze, Hypnobirthing)
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Prenatal exercise
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Infant Massage
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Intro to pumps
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Going back to work and breastfeeding
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Carseat safety
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Swaddling
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So you are going to be a grandparent
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Infant/Child CPR
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Cloth diapering
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Choosing your doctor
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Out of the Blue
A support group, meeting every other Monday evening for moms who are having a hard time adjusting to the changes after having a new baby. The group facilitator is a licensed social worker. We hope that by participating in this group, you will find the adjustment to motherhood a little bit easier.
There is no charge for this group but donations are appreciated.
Multiple Miracles
A support group led by an experienced mom of twins. Held on the middle Wednesday
of every month in the evenings. Pregnant moms and those who have already
delivered their twins or multiples get support and ideas on how to prepare for
and handle life with multiples. There is no charge for this group but donations
are appreciated.
Mothering multiples
This class is a must for parents expecting multiples! Caring for two or more newborns is a one-of-kind experience with special demands and pressures. From the first hours after birth, to the hospital experience and the first weeks at home, this class prepares you with realistic expectations and practical knowledge. You will learn about resources, products, tips and techniques to care for two or more babies at once, including daily care (diapering, bathing, dressing, feeding and safety issues). We’ll also talk about the emotional joys and challenges associated with raising multiples. An excellent resource binder is included in the class.
Breastfeeding Basics
Babies are born to be breastfed and this prenatal class offers all the information and tips you will need for success. Learn latching and positioning techniques, how to establish or increase your milk supply, and how to avoid or treat common breastfeeding concerns. In-depth discussion about the first days of feeding, the importance of skin-to-skin contact and rooming-in at the hospital to learn and respond to your baby’s hunger cues. A presentation regarding nursing bras, pillows and other support items is included.
Parents leave this class feeling more confident in their ability to feed their newborns and to make informed feeding choices. The price of the class includes your husband or partner, who is encouraged to attend.
HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing®, a childbirth method developed by Marie Mongan, prepares couples for childbirth by using self-hypnosis, breathing, light touch and other techniques to facilitate deep relaxation. This method helps women work with the mind and body to increase comfort and minimize the need for medical intervention. In this class, partners and support persons are taught how to support women as they practice and implement the techniques throughout pregnancy and labor. This comprehensive class is designed to fully prepare couples for all aspects of labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period. We encourage you to take this class in the early second trimester, if possible, to allow time to practice the techniques you learn throughout the remainder of your pregnancy. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring pillows to this class.
Grand-parenting Classes
Grandparents are valuable members of today’s families This class offers grandparents-to-be the opportunity to prepare for grandparenthood and develop special relationships with their grandchildren. Discover how childbirth and childcare have changed over the years and become acquainted with the many new products and techniques that have been developed since your children were born. Learn how to distinguish the difference between offering advice and giving support in order to maximize your role as a new grandparent.
Mother/baby Photography
By appointment only– Sittings offered by our own Mothering Mommies,LLC photographer. Make a memory of this special time. Beautifully posed and artistically designed photos of your pregnant belly or your new baby.
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Pump Talk
Whether you are preparing to return to work or just thinking about expressing your breast-milk for an occasional bottle, this class will help you get started. The following topics will be discussed: establishing and maintaining a sufficient milk supply, introducing a bottle, breast-pump choices and maintenance, tips and techniques for milk expression, storing breast-milk safely, and returning to work and nursing successfully.This class is taught by a board certified lactation consultant. You may take this class either before or after the birth of your baby, and babies are welcome to attend.
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Some events may be fee-based. Please call to register.
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