Birthing Circle May 8, Midwifery Celebration May 29, Parenting Circle June 12, 2014
BIRTH MATTERS VIRGINIA, WILLIAMSBURG CHAPTER EVENTS – MAY and JUNE
MAY BIRTH CIRCLE
Thursday, May 8th 6:30-8:30 PM, 6:30-8:30 PM, Room B of Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St (DOWNTOWN)
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At Birth Circle, pregnant women, mothers, and birth professionals gather to share birth stories and exchange advice and support on pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. Nursing babies & babes-in-arms welcome; please leave mobile babies at home with a caregiver. You can also try on a baby carrier from our demonstration library (which includes a Moby Wrap, Boba Wrap, Baby K’Tan, Maya Ring Sling, and ZoloWear Ring Sling, all perfect for newborns) before (6:00-6:30pm) or after (8:30-8:45) the meeting, if you’d like!
5th ANNUAL BMVA MIDWIFERY CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 29, Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, McKeithan Hall, 414 Hiden Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606
6:30 PM – Dinner ($10)
7:30 PM – Panel Discussion (free)
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A celebration of the hard work and dedication of the midwives of Hampton Roads! Come join women from other regional chapters of Birth Matters Virginia for an inspiring and joyous evening of thanking the midwives in our area. Dinner catered by Azzuri at 6:30 PM; dinner tickets can be purchased for $10 until 5/19 at http://birthmattersva.org/? page_id=2027 – bring receipt for proof of purchase. Panel discussion and Q&A at 7:30 PM is free and open to the public!
JUNE PARENTING CIRCLE – Labor Comfort Measures Workshop
Thursday, June 12th 6:30-8:30 PM, 6:30-8:30 PM, Room B of Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St (DOWNTOWN)
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Learn basic tools and techniques to provide physical and emotional support to a mother during labor and birth. FREE. Partners welcome! Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. Please RSVP! Facilitated by local doula Mandy Bealer (CD-DONA; lead organizer) with assistance from Peggy Drayer Caister (CD-DONA and toLabor).