Birth Matters Winchester holds meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings are held at Grace Evangelical Lutheral Church, 26 W Boscawen St in Old Town Winchester from 6:30 - 8pm.

Meetings are free to the public and children are welcome. Please call Julie at 540-327-2012 for more information. Parking is available on the street or in the parking lot behind the church.

Map of 26 W Boscawen St Winchester, VA 22601

April 8 Midwives Model of Care
Midwives view pregnancy and childbirth as normal life events which proceed optimally in a supportive environment. Learn about this safe approach to childbirth which is common in countries with healthier birth statistics than the U.S. Meet local midwives and mothers who have chosen midwives as their health providers during pregnancy.

May 13 Birth Assistants
Local doulas will explain the role of a doula during labor. Learn why women who use doulas experience fewer C-sections and report better satisfaction with their birth experience. Meet doulas working in and around Winchester.

Jun 10 Birth Circle - Myths about Birth
Join us as we discuss common myths about pregnancy and childbirth. Are epidurals a safe way to decrease pain during labor? Are hospitals the safest place to have a baby? Is supine (flat on your back) the optimal position for delivering a baby? Bring your questions and experiences to our Birth Circle.

*July 8 Chiropractic Care & Yoga during Pregnancy (*Different Location)
A healthy body during pregnancy is good for mother and baby. A chiropractor and yoga instructor will talk about some ways to improve the health of your body during pregnancy, reduce length of labor and decrease chances of complications.

Aug 12 Birth in Senegal
Two local midwives-in-training will share photos and stories about their recent experiences delivering babies in Africa. On the surface, these births were very different from most U.S. births, but birthing women around the world share common experiences. These stories may also change the way you view "normal birth".

Sept 9 Birth in Senegal rescheduled for Sept

Oct 14 Pregnancy Massage
Learn how massage during pregnancy and labor can benefit both mother and baby. Massage, either from a massage therapist or a loving partner, can ease discomfort, decrease requests for pain medication and even shorten labor. Join us for some hands-on fun.

Nov 11 Birth Video
View natural, unmedicated births and compare them to the typical U.S. media representation of birth. Cultural images of birth can affect your expectations for your own birth, both negatively and positively. Fill your mind with the beauty and possibilities of birth allowed to proceed naturally in a calm, supportive environment. A lively discussion is sure to follow.

Dec No Meeting