BirthChat
January 4th, 2009 — thefamilyjourney
BirthChat
Takes place the third Monday of each month, 6:00-8:00pm. Unless otherwise stated, we meet at Womb for Growth Chiropractic Wellness Center, located at 2850 McClelland Dr. Ste. 3600 Fort Collins, CO 80525. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that BirthChat attendees are limited to adults and in-arms babies.
If you or someone you know is looking for a place to contemplate your journey toward parenthood as well as anticipate or remember those precious early weeks and months, this is a great discussion to join. See below for a list of topics we’ll be covering in 2012.
Contact Keri March-King or (970) 556 -1291 for more information.
2012 BirthChat Schedule
January 16 Celebrate The Family Journey’s 5th Birthday party! This special Chat will meet at 6813 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (the former Cottonwood Club). Bring the family – cake will be served and childcare will be provided.
February 20 Angela Thoreson and Jenae Huffman Proctor will discuss the Blessingway ceremony as an alternative to having a baby shower. Angela will paint us with henna and Antoinette Sandoval from GTS Therapeutics will provide free chair massage.
March 19 Dad’s Chat – This BirthChat is held especially for Fathers to share their experience of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Mothers are welcome to attend as well. Rich Young, Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth Instructor, will facilitate a discussion for fathers and partners. Location and further details TBA.
April 16 Dr. Jennifer Aberle will present on Loss and Grief during the childbearing year.
May 21 Classic BirthChat – Birth Stories. Come share yours or just lend an ear to others who need or want to share their stories.
June 18 Suggested media for the growing family. Please bring your favorite conception/pregnancy/birth/early parenting books and/or movies and be prepared to give a 3 minute presentation on why you recommend them and who you recommend them for. (This is an informational event, not a book/movie sale.)
July 16 Picnic! Bring your whole family to enjoy some sun and the supportive birth community we have all built. Location TBD.
August 20 Classic BirthChat – Birth Stories. Come share yours or just lend an ear to others who need or want to share their stories.
September 17 Nurturing Ourselves. We will discuss the importance of caring for the caretaker, and ways to stay energized when we are needed most.
October 15 Dad’s Chat – This BirthChat is held especially for Fathers to share their experience of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Mothers are welcome to attend as well.
November 19 Kim Lenderts, CPM, IBCLC, will provide information and guidelines for having a mother/baby-friendly cesarean.
December 17 Classic BirthChat – Birth Stories. Come share yours or just lend an ear to others who need or want to share their stories.