Birth Matters: Williamsburg – July through November 2014 Events
- Thursday, July 10th 6:30-8:30 PM, Room B, Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St (DOWNTOWN)
Event info on Facebook: www. facebook.com/events/ 560755577377286/
At Birth Circle, TTC and pregnant women, mothers, and birth professionals gather to exchange advice and support on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Pre-crawling babies are welcome. Arrive early to try on a baby carrier from our carrier collection (Boba, Beco Butterfly, Ergo, Moby, Boba Wrap, Maya Sling, Mei Tai, Baby K’Tan), if you’d like!
AUGUST – FAMILY POTLUCK PICNIC
- Saturday, August 9th 10:00 AM -1:00 PM, First Colony Playground, Pavilion & Clubhouse, 125 Pasbehegh Drive
Event info on Facebook: www. facebook.com/events/ 1486038464942462/
Connect with other moms, dads, and kiddos! Play on the playground, chat in the shade! Bring a dish to share. Beverages, plates, utensils, and napkins provided. RAIN OR SHINE. Please do RSVP! All families welcome. Sponsored by Birth Matters Williamsburg and Williamsburg Mothering Group.
SEPTEMBER – PLANNING FOR POSTPARTUM WORKSHOP with Diana McSpadden and Jodie Dolci
- Thursday, September 11th 6:30-8:30 PM, Schell Room, Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St (DOWNTOWN)
Event info on Facebook: www. facebook.com/events/ 1414207818856959/
A FREE workshop to help parents learn how to prepare for the postpartum period. Partners welcome! PLEASE RSVP! Facilitated by Diana McSpadden of Postpartum Support Virginia and Jodie Dolci, Certified Postpartum Doula, of Source of Joy Industries.
OCTOBER – BIRTH CIRCLE
- Thursday, October 9th 6:30-8:30 PM, Room B, Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St (DOWNTOWN)
Event info on Facebook: www. facebook.com/events/ 784476931603766/
At Birth Circle, TTC and pregnant women, mothers, and birth professionals gather to exchange advice and support on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Pre-crawling babies are welcome. Arrive early to try on a baby carrier from our carrier collection (Boba, Beco Butterfly, Ergo, Moby, Boba Wrap, Maya Sling, Mei Tai, Baby K’Tan), if you’d like!
NOVEMBER BIRTH CIRCLE + BREASTFEEDING – Q&A with Kris Kiley
- Thursday, November 13th 6:30-8:30 PM, Room B, Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St (DOWNTOWN)
Event info on Facebook: www. facebook.com/events/ 1463016450612012/
Come find advice, support, and answers at this breastfeeding Q&A with beloved Kris Kiley, a local International Board Certified Lactation Consultant! We’ll also share birth stories and birth information, advice, and support! TTC and pregnant women, mothers, and not-yet-moblie babies welcome! To learn more about Kris and the FREE 3-times-a-week breastfeeding support group she runs at Sentara Williamsburg (open to all mothers, regardless of where they delivered); Mon, Wed, and Thurs from 10-11:30 AM), visit www.williamsburgmothering.com/ 2011/03/17/free-breastfeeding- support-group-at-sentara- williamsburg/