May 26th - 2 Weeks to 2 Months: The Postpartum Period
Liz Flight, RN, IBCLC will lead a discussion on the importance of the immediate postpartum period and beyond. Come get tips for successful breastfeeding, bonding, self care and transitioning. Liz has worked as a lactation consultant helping moms and babies breastfeed for over 30 years. She is the mother of three grown, breastfed children, and a Navy wife who understands the needs of the military family. She is a career nurse who has worked in labor and delivery, postpartum and the nursery. Come share an evening with Liz as you prepare for the physical and emotional transition of life with a new baby.
September 22nd - Cesarean Awareness
ICAN of Hampton Roads will be hosting this educational meeting about cesareans, VBACs, and cesarean support throughout Hampton Roads. Information will be shared on the ICAN mission statement, vision statement, statement of beliefs, and local support options. Please visit www.ican-online.org for more information on this non-profit organization.
7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Tidewater Lactation Group
6353 Center Drive - Building #8 (Xerox Building)
Second Floor Conference Room
Norfolk, VA 23502
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May 5th - International Day of the Midwife
Celebrate Midwives in Tidewater the entire month of May! We are looking for volunteers again this year to set up pre-made display's at our area libraries. Consider donating a little of your time to this project to help us educate the community and support our local midwives. Contact Laura Geimer for details: laurageimer@gmail.com
Sponsor a library display for only $25 - What a great way to show your appreciation for YOUR favorite midwife or show off your business logo or family name in support of evidence-based maternity care! Donations help fund our efforts and defray the cost of printing for the many informative hand outs we make available for the display. Help spread the word about midwifery! Contact Jennifer Green for details or to reserve the library of your choice: jennqgreen@verizon.net
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Birth Matters Virginia's 9th Annual Awards & Fundraiser Event
We are pleased to welcome Stacey Marie Kerr, MD, author of Homebirth in the Hospital: Integrating Natural Childbirth with Modern Medicine
http://www.homebirthinthehospital.com/
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:00 - 5:00pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 http://www.lewisginter.org/
Tickets: Members ~ $25 Non-Members ~ $35
Children under 2 ~ Free
Garden passes included in ticket price. Silent Auction offering Gifts, Services, Arts, Crafts!
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Birth Circles- Held the 4th Wednesday of June, August, October & December 7:00-9:00 p.m.
You are invited to Birth Matters Tidewater's Birth Circle Evening. This is a casual gathering for good conversations about our birth experiences, and our birthing culture. It is a time and place to support each other's struggles, triumphs and decisions, with nothing but positive energy. Everyone from all disciplines is invited to attend: mother's to be, experienced mothers, doula's, health practitioners, childbirth educators... We will come together as sisters to talk, laugh, share food, and support the power of birth!
We look to the philosophical salons of days gone by where ideas were discussed and topics were debated in the interest of change. We hope you join us and share your experience and your journey into motherhood. Bring a snack to share. Due to the overwhelming response, we are requiring RSVP's to the Birth Circle so that we may better serve the women of Tidewater. If you are interested in attending, please email Jennifer Green at jennqgreen@verizon.net to be added to the Evite list.
All Birth Circles are held at Tidewater Lactation Group, 6387 Center Drive, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA, 23502.
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For information about any of our events please contact Jennifer Green or Kathy Hubbard:
