Our next meeting is Weds, 1/18/12.
NJ remains the highest C-Section rate in the nation: 39.4%! So, we owe it to all women and babies to be informed.
Monmouth International Cesarean Awareness Network Leader, Kate Schorr joins us to discuss making a necessary cesarean as family centered as possible. What can you do to help foster mother-baby bonding, breastfeeding? How can we leave mom feeling less traumatized by the birth than those who are whisked into the OR and treated according to hospital protocols? She will also discuss how to reduce your risk of having a c-section.
Kate Schorr is a mother of 2 girls
First birth cesarean 2008, second an unmedicated hospital vbac 2009
Started the Monmouth County chapter of ICAN in the summer of 2010 because ICAN provided her so much information and support and made her vbac (vaginal birth after c/s) possible - wanted to do that for the women of this area
Attended the ICAN conference in St. Louis in April 2011
www.icanofnj.com
This meeting is so relevant and important for partners, as well as mothers. We encourage dads and labor coaches to attend this meeting. ALL of our meetings are FREE.
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
Dec. 21: Free Cycle & Open Meeting
At our December Meeting, we are leaving the topic OPEN. Stop by for a snack and warm cup of tea and chat. If you have any questions or concerns, you'll find supportive listening!
We are also hosting a FREECYCLE. Bring your unwanted maternity/baby/toddler/misc./books items to the meeting. Take whatever you can use or give. Leave whatever you don't want. Any leftovers will be donated to a local charity.
We would love to see old friends and their babes/kids as well as meet new ones.
Weds, Dec. 21, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome.
We are also hosting a FREECYCLE. Bring your unwanted maternity/baby/toddler/misc./books items to the meeting. Take whatever you can use or give. Leave whatever you don't want. Any leftovers will be donated to a local charity.
We would love to see old friends and their babes/kids as well as meet new ones.
Weds, Dec. 21, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome.
November 16th Meeting: Cord Clamping & Newborn Procedures
Immediately after birth, you face a lot of decisions:
*Cord Clamping/Cutting
*Eye Ointment/Drops
*Vitamin K Shot
These are elements best researched and decided on before your birth. We will discuss the benefits and risks of each procedure, as well as how their timing can impact breastfeeding.
Considering Cord Banking? We'll explore that option, too.
If you've already given birth, come and share your experiences. There is always an opportunity to discuss whatever is on your mind.
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome.
November 16, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
*Cord Clamping/Cutting
*Eye Ointment/Drops
*Vitamin K Shot
These are elements best researched and decided on before your birth. We will discuss the benefits and risks of each procedure, as well as how their timing can impact breastfeeding.
Considering Cord Banking? We'll explore that option, too.
If you've already given birth, come and share your experiences. There is always an opportunity to discuss whatever is on your mind.
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome.
November 16, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
October 19th Meeting
October 19, 2011: Virginia Ahearn,CPM,CPD
Virginia Ahearn, CPM, CPD will be our Guest Speaker. She will be giving us a basic introduction to Herbal Medicine. Highlights will include:
*Best books, websites and companies on Herbs
*Various forms of herbs (teas, tinctures, capsules, oils), proper dosage and preparation.
*Difference between Herbal Medicine and Traditional Western Medicine.
Great information for women at any and every stage of motherhood.
Virginia is a Practitioner of Herbal Medicine, an NJ-licensed home birth midwife (CPM) and a Certified Postpartum Doula. She began studying herbal medicine 20 years ago with David Winston at his School of Botanical Medicine, and in 1998 with 7Song at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. She is dedicated to teaching wellness with herbs through her practice and classes.
For more information about Virginia, please see her website:
www.virginiaahearn.com
Weds. Oct. 19, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
7pm Herbal Medicine Presentation Begins
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
As Always, our meetings are FREE. ALL ARE WELCOME! Please share this information.
Virginia Ahearn, CPM, CPD will be our Guest Speaker. She will be giving us a basic introduction to Herbal Medicine. Highlights will include:
*Best books, websites and companies on Herbs
*Various forms of herbs (teas, tinctures, capsules, oils), proper dosage and preparation.
*Difference between Herbal Medicine and Traditional Western Medicine.
Great information for women at any and every stage of motherhood.
Virginia is a Practitioner of Herbal Medicine, an NJ-licensed home birth midwife (CPM) and a Certified Postpartum Doula. She began studying herbal medicine 20 years ago with David Winston at his School of Botanical Medicine, and in 1998 with 7Song at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. She is dedicated to teaching wellness with herbs through her practice and classes.
For more information about Virginia, please see her website:
www.virginiaahearn.com
Weds. Oct. 19, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
7pm Herbal Medicine Presentation Begins
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
As Always, our meetings are FREE. ALL ARE WELCOME! Please share this information.
Belly Dancing and Hula Hooping (9/21/11)
Eryka Andrex will be joining us to share her Belly Dance and Hula Hooping Skills! Eryka has taught mini-sessions of Belly Dancing at our Red Tent Events and we assure you, she makes it fun and easy--even if you are dancing in your third trimester.
Belly Dancing:
*Helps your baby get in optimal position for birth
*Tones your abdomen after-baby
*It is so much FUN!
*Gentle but effective exercise safe for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, etc.
For more information on Eryka: Eryka.me or for info. on her current Belly Dance Class in Little Silver: http://www.readyforbirth.com/classes
Eryka will also be bringing hula hoops! I was never able to hula hoop with the lightweight toy hoops of my youth....Eryka makes her own hoops for her classes that are larger (proportioned for adults) and of varying weights. With the right hoop, I was able to learn how to keep it up by the end of my first session!
Fortunately, my children (9 & 4) also love to hoop, and the baby loves to watch--making it fun and doable for the whole family!
There will be hoops available for order or purchase.
*Please note: Hula Hooping is only postpartum/non-pregnancy exercise!
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome. We hope you can join us and try 2 great forms of exercise.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
Questions? Call Beth: 908.492-4987 or email JerseyShore@Daraluznetwork.com
Belly Dancing:
*Helps your baby get in optimal position for birth
*Tones your abdomen after-baby
*It is so much FUN!
*Gentle but effective exercise safe for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, etc.
For more information on Eryka: Eryka.me or for info. on her current Belly Dance Class in Little Silver: http://www.readyforbirth.com/classes
Eryka will also be bringing hula hoops! I was never able to hula hoop with the lightweight toy hoops of my youth....Eryka makes her own hoops for her classes that are larger (proportioned for adults) and of varying weights. With the right hoop, I was able to learn how to keep it up by the end of my first session!
Fortunately, my children (9 & 4) also love to hoop, and the baby loves to watch--making it fun and doable for the whole family!
There will be hoops available for order or purchase.
*Please note: Hula Hooping is only postpartum/non-pregnancy exercise!
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome. We hope you can join us and try 2 great forms of exercise.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
Questions? Call Beth: 908.492-4987 or email JerseyShore@Daraluznetwork.com
Fertility Awareness Method, August 17, 2011
At our next meeting, we will learn about Fertility Signs and how to track them in order to conceive or avoid conception.
If you are interested in becoming pregnant, learn to read your body's cues and identify your peak 24 hours of fertility.
If you are interested in birth control, know that you only need to use barrier methods for approximately 30% of your monthly cycle. And, according to www.tcoyf.com, this technique (if used correctly) has a failure rate of approximately 2%. ("This is considered lower than any other barrier method, expect the condom--which is also 2%.")
This information is so helpful and empowering for women at all stages of life.
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome. (Also, as a mother-focused group, we encourage you to come when you can...We'd rather you come late or leave early than not be able to come at all! :)
If you are interested in becoming pregnant, learn to read your body's cues and identify your peak 24 hours of fertility.
If you are interested in birth control, know that you only need to use barrier methods for approximately 30% of your monthly cycle. And, according to www.tcoyf.com, this technique (if used correctly) has a failure rate of approximately 2%. ("This is considered lower than any other barrier method, expect the condom--which is also 2%.")
This information is so helpful and empowering for women at all stages of life.
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome. (Also, as a mother-focused group, we encourage you to come when you can...We'd rather you come late or leave early than not be able to come at all! :)
July 20th Mtg: Places of Birth
At our next meeting, we'll explore Places of Birth. In NJ, that means at home or in the hospital...How do you discover what is best place for you to give birth? Two of our Dar a Luz mamas made the bold decision to give birth at home, unassisted. Come hear about their experiences and share your birth experience.
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
6:30-8:30pm
(Come when you can--we're all mothers and think punctuality is over-rated!)
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
6:30-8:30pm
(Come when you can--we're all mothers and think punctuality is over-rated!)
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