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Monthly Meeting Information
We invite all mothers to join us the third Saturday of each month from 10:15 am to noon at the parish center of Mary Immaculate
Catholic Church (no affliation). The center is located at 716 East Washington.
Click for a map. For more information about the meetings, please email us or call Laurie at (660) 988-2615.
Our meetings include a variety of presentations, demonstrations, educational information, and community
building. Meetings are lead by members who have volunteered to speak on the topic. Occasionally, a professional from the community is invited to
contribute.
We leave time at the end of each meeting to answer questions and visit together. Most moms find this the most valuable time at Birth Circle.
We welcome mothers with all different expectations and plans for their birth. Our goal is to
provide a supportive community for each and every mother during pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum time.
Rotating Topics with Meeting Dates for 2009/2010:
- Jan 16, Aug 21 - Pain Management
The pros and cons of using traditional pain medications and an introduction to alternative
coping methods.
Handouts:
Epidural Anesthesia
Minimizing Epidural Risks
- Feb 20, Sept 18 - Standard Interventions
A discussion of standard interventions implemented at prenatal appointments, during labor
and at birth, including newborn tests and screenings.
Handouts:
Tips to Minimize Interventions
- March 20, Oct 16 - Postnatal Care
Tips on how to heal yourself and ensure the baby begins life as healthy as possible.
- April 17, Nov 20 - Birth Expectations
Sharing stories, addressing feelings and outcomes of various birth choices.
- May 15, Dec 18 - Birth Places
The pros and cons of birthing at local hospitals, a birth center, or at home.
- Nov 21, 2009, June 19 - Birth Partners
The qualities and qualifications needed in birth partners, including spouses, friends,
doulas, and others.
Handouts:
Options for Labor Support
Questions to Ask Support People
Doulas
- Dec 19, 2009, July 17 - Nutrition and Exercise
Pre and post-natal nutrition beyond prenatal vitamins. Prenatal yoga and exercise.
Other Potential Topics and Demonstrations:
- Birth Plans - how to make a plan, benefits of having one, and sharing personal experiences
- Babywearing - demonstrations and discussion on the various types of slings, wraps, and carriers,
as well as the benefits of wearing your baby
- Birth Videos
- Sharing Birth Stories
- Palpating - demonstrations and tips on how to feel for baby's position
We also have a lending library of relevant books and videos. (To view our books, click the link and use birthcircle4u as user name and kirksville as password.)
Birth Circle can help organize your Mother's Blessing,
a celebration of birth which provides support and affirmation to expectant mothers.
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Attachment Parenting Playgroup
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