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Doula Kate. Birth is a strange and phenomenal experience that can be an incredibly momentous event in our lives.

08/31/2012

Don't forget to "like" my new business page on Facebook! I won't be using this one anymore as I am now BellyWise :) www.facebook.com/bellywisemama

08/10/2012
Vaginal Birth Triggers Brain Boost, C-Section Doesn’t: Part of Nature’s Plan for Intelligence? « Al

new research from Yale: vaginal birth triggers the expression of a protein in baby’s brain cells that optimizes development of the hippocampus...

http://mothering.com/all-things-mothering/baby-2/breastfeeding/vaginal-birth-triggers-brain-boost

Mothering.com, the birthplace of natural family lifestyle, celebrates the experience of parenthood as worthy of one's best efforts and fosters awareness of the value of parenthood and family life in the development of the natural attachment parenting com

07/19/2012
Mary Ryan Foundation Website

Camden Riversharks baseball game!
Saturday, August 4th. Game starts at 5:35pm. $12

This family-oriented night will benefit the Mary Ryan Foundation, a non-profit that supports underserved children in Tanzania. $5 of ticket purchase goes to the Foundation. There will be a fireworks display and kids run the bases following the game.

Visit the website for details on where and how to buy tickets: http://www.maryryanfoundation.org/index.php?pr=Events

Mary Ryan Foundation - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

07/18/2012
The Franklin Institute - Target Community Nights

Free night at the Franklin Institute tonight! From 5-8 pm.

http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/events/community-events.php

Discover the science behind why fireworks sparkle, whistle, and have colors. This popular live science show is perfect for all ages, though we will end with a BANG!

» FREE access to The Franklin Institute's hands-on core exhibits, like Sports Challenge and The Giant Heart!
» FREE 3D movies in the Franklin Theater!
» FREE awe-inspiring LIVE Science Shows!
» FREE Fels Planetarium Shows!
» FREE access to the Joel N. Bloom Observatory! (Weather permitting.)

The Franklin Institute is pleased to present Target Community Nights! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at these FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganzas sponsored by Target. Experience The Franklin Institute's famous exhibitions, special programs, and themed activities. Target Com...

07/13/2012

healthy baby boy! born 5.17am - a wee one! 5lbs 7oz

07/12/2012
Welcome | Seeds of Potential

Dancing for Birth
FREE class 7/15/12, 6:30-8 pm at Studio 34
4522 Baltimore Ave (second floor - staircase)
Instructor: Lunden Abelson, www.seedsofpotential.com
Please register by emailing [email protected]

Dancing for Birth is a dance class for pregnant women and women with young children (children must be small enough to wear in carrier or sling). This prenatal/postpartum dance class makes you stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body and prepares you for birth. The class is inspiredby Belly Dance, African Dance, Latin Dance and interpretive movement.

During the class you will also learn valuable childbirth preparation skills and for those post-partum moms it will help you regain your strength, shape and tone.

No experience necessary

For more information go to www.dancingforbirth.com

Seeds of Potential offers a variety of services for individuals, couples, families and groups to support the individual growth of each person, while recognizing that we are all part of a community. The creative programs along side traditional verbal therapy provides opportunities to meet your indivi...

07/11/2012

A couple is fostering-to-adopt a premature baby girl born earlier this month who is going through P*P withdrawal. They would love to be able to give her breast milk so if you know of any generous mamas who would be willing to donate, they would very much appreciate it.

Potential donors are more than welcome to call, text or email Emily: 717-475-1505 or [email protected]

Here's to milky mamas!

07/04/2012

healthy baby girl! born 3.23 am Nice work, mama!

06/28/2012
Studio 34: Yoga | Healing | Arts

Studio 34 is now offering prenatal yoga! Thursday nights from 7:45-9:15.
www.studio34yoga.com

4522 Baltimore Avenue in West Philly | (215) 387-3434 | Fostering wellness and community through healing and creative arts since 2008

06/19/2012
Watch out for the 2012 'Dirty Dozen'

The 2012 Dirty Dozen - commonly contaminated with organophosphate insecticides, which are toxic to the nervous system.. Isn't that lovely?

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/19/watch-out-for-the-2012-dirty-dozen/?hpt=hp_c2

Apples and celery are still agriculture’s dirtiest pieces of produce, according to the Environmental Working Group’s annual “Dirty Dozen” report. The report names the fruits and vegetables ranking highest in pesticide residue.

06/13/2012
Diet and Pregnancy Survey

The Weston A. Price Foundation is conducting a study for anyone who has given birth between May 1, 2010 and May 1, 2012. The purpose of this survey is to collect information that can help us determine how certain foods and supplements affect the health of pregnant mothers and their newly born infants, in the hopes of improving the experience of future mothers and the levels of health their babies achieve.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3NHBSR7

06/12/2012
Children's Community School

Open House at the Children's Community School (http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/)
Monday, June 18.
9am

CCS offers a part time program (8:30-12:30) for 2-5 year olds and a full time program (8:30-2:30) for 4 and 5 year olds. We also offer an aftercare program until 430. We are in the Calvary building at the corner of 48th and Baltimore.

We would love to share more about our program with you!
Please RSVP to [email protected]

a learning community that honors and empowers children to engage their whole selves in education. Our students engage their bodies, minds and emotions, to make meaning , form relationships, and to develop an understanding of themselves as active members of community.

06/12/2012
The Pennsylvania General Assembly - Find Your Legislator

Voting on House Bill 1570 expected this week! Call your representative ASAP to oppose the issue. The bill necessitates supervisory conditions of practice for all midwives and nurse practitioners working in hospitals. Opposing this bill will save millions of dollars and will give midwives and nurse practitioners medical staff privileges.

To find your representative, go here: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/index.cfm?CFID=144055150&CFTOKEN=83564573

Thank you for taking the time to join us in ensuring that midwives and other independent practitioners are not denied staff medical privileges by law in Pennsylvania.

06/08/2012

If there's anyone who has extra breastmilk or is producing extra and can donate, we have a local mama in NJ who was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She was hoping to nurse until her babe self-weaned and is now trying to make it to at least 6 months. If you are in a position to help her out, email me ([email protected]) and I will get you in touch with the right people.. Thanks!

06/07/2012
http://www.nacpm.org/documents/Normal-Physiologic-Birth-StatementPR.pdf

A lovely collaboration of midwives - certified nurse-midwives and certified professional midwives - have released a consensus statement about the significance of normal physiologic birth.. Press release is below.

http://www.nacpm.org/documents/Normal-Physiologic-Birth-StatementPR.pdf

06/06/2012
Stokowski 3 Family Concert | The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra is performing "Fantasia" live at the Academy of Music on Saturday, June 23rd at 11:30 AM. They will be performing the music along to the film which will be played on a huge screen.

For more info: http://www.philorch.org/concert/stokowski-3-family-concert?date=2012-06-23_11-30

Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Fabulous Philadelphians return to the Academy of Music for four exceptional performances June 21-23

05/30/2012
Greater Philadelphia Area Big Latch On Event 2012!

Big Latch On Event
Saturday, August 4th
Oaks, PA
Registration at 10am

The Big Latch On is originally from New Zealand. It was started by Women's Health Action in 2005 as part of World Breastfeeding Week. Each year, they have seen a growth in the numbers of breastfeeding women attending and an increase in the support for breastfeeding in public.

http://www.biglatchon.org/locations/greater-philadelphia-area-big-latch-on-event-2012-1

Join Hearthside Maternity Services, Sudharma Birth Services and Tarlow Chirporactic as we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! This Big Latch On event will be held at the lovely Lower Perkiomen Valley Park in Oaks, PA about 30 minutes west of Philadelphia. We will take full advantage of the park sett...

05/29/2012

Free breastfeeding support group tomorrow, Wednesday, May 30th
10am-noon
at Studio 34 (4522 Baltimore Ave)

05/23/2012
The Franklin Institute - Target Community Nights

Free admission to the Franklin Institute!
Wednesday evening from 5-8
Access to the Giant Heart, the Planetarium, the Observatory, and more.
Plus - FREE BICYCLE HELMETS for kids and parents!
http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/events/community-events.php

The Franklin Institute is pleased to introduce Target Community Nights at The Franklin Institute, a FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganza sponsored by Target! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, and experience The Franklin Institute's exhibitions, special programs, and themed acti...

05/22/2012
Insuring Motherhood

Maternity Care Coalition has launched a campaign to bring awareness about insurance coverage for pregnant women. Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8y5GjKb1UA
and sign this petition to fight for insuring motherhood:
http://www.change.org/petitions/pa-general-assembly-families-can-t-wait-insure-motherhood-now-sb-1063-hb-1957

Sign our Change.org petition today: http://www.change.org/petitions/pennsylvania-senate-chair-of-banking-insurance-committee-support-the-insuring-motherhood-...

05/18/2012
3 Keys to an Empowered Birth Experience

Carolyn Vasquez is a birth professional and working to educate pregnant mothers and families trying or planning to conceive on the power of their empowered birth. This free tele-class is being held on 21 May from 8-9pm.

http://threekeystogreatbirth.eventbrite.com/

Join me for a FREE one-hour teleclass to gain access to an experienced doula's inside secrets to having an unforgettable, empowering birth experience. Childbirth is a sacred rite of passage for mother as well as baby. Through the birthing process, not only is a baby born, but a mother too. You ...

05/18/2012
Florence Williams

a recent segment on Fresh Air: In her new book, Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History, Florence Williams offers her take on why breasts are getting bigger and developing earlier, why tumors seem to gravitate toward the breast, and how toxins from the environment may be affecting hormones and breast development.
http://www.npr.org/books/authors/152818968/florence-williams

NPR coverage of Florence Williams: News, author interviews, critics' picks and more.

04/18/2012
Creating, Learning, and Growing at CCS

Children's Community School (a FANTASTIC place for kids) will be adding a 4- and 5-year-old class in the 2012-2013 school year. Spots currently available in the preschool and kindergarten classes.

Open House on Saturday April 21st at 2:30pm.
Calvary Center located on the corner of 48th and Baltimore. Our entrance is on the Baltimore side.
Please RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to attend or if you have questions.

See details about our program at the following links:
http://learningatccs.blogspot.com/
http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/

04/16/2012

Free breastfeeding support group this Wednesday, 10am-noon. A great place to meet other local families and to get advice about all things baby/mom-related!
Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave.

04/13/2012
Illuminating Health | Naturopathic Health Care

A bill to license naturopathic physicians in PA has been introduced into the legislature (HB 1717). To show your support, please consider writing a letter to your representatives saying that licensure of naturopathic physicians is important to you. A sample letter is here: http://www.panp.org/letter,
and you can find your representatives here: http://capwiz.com/naturopathic/state/main/?state=pa&view=myofficials&action=chgaddr #0.

Check out illuminatinghealth.com for information about a great local Naturopath!

Illuminating Health, Naturopathic Health Care -

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