Humboldt Childbirth

If you can walk then you can dance! The moves are inspired by African, Caribbean, Latin, and Belly dance. You’ll become stronger, more agile, and more at ease with your body. Pregnant moms and postpartum moms with babies are welcome. These classes are energizing and fun, and no experience is needed. Bring a water bottle, yoga style clothes, and a birth ball if you have one.
When: Meets Sundays, 2:00-3:30 starting Feb. 5
Location: Humboldt Capoeira Academy (next to Ritas off the Arcata plaza)
Cost: $10/class or $40/5 classes, free trial class
For more information call 707.840.4617.

Prenatal Yoga returns to the Community Yoga Center in Arcata
Tina George is leading a class every Thursday morning (including Thanksgiving day!)
11:00 – 12:15
Cost $10

A class with Therese FitzMaurice & Karen Harris
Wednesdays, Sept 28- Oct.19th: 10:00am-11:30 am
Humboldt Unitarian Fellowship (in Bayside off of Jacoby Creek Rd.)
Cost: If paid by Sept. 15th $55, after $65-$85 sliding scale.
Work-trade available: inquire, we’ll work something out!

Contact: Therese FitzMaurice: t_keslin@hotmail.com or 498-3564

A four week workshop designed to explore how meditative & contemplative Spiritual Practices can help support the Work of Mothers & Mothers-to-be. We hope to develop a sense of community to Nurture, Honor and Support mothers that can sustain itself beyond the scope of this workshop. On Site Childcare provided just across the hall! Please contact us before the first class if you need childcare, so we can have an appropriate adult child ratio.

*This course is not affiliated with Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

A series of six weekly classes which explore the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. These in-depth classes provide the tools to help guide you through labor and birth, prepare you for breastfeeding, and approach early parenting with confidence. These classes are appropriate for couples planning either a home birth or a hospital birth. Topics covered include:

• Creating your Ideal Birth Experience
• Tools and Techniques for Working with Labor and Birth
• The Role of the Birth Partner
• Optimizing Communication in Birth
• Breastfeeding and Caring for Your Amazing Newborn

Instructor: Sommer Halligan is a Certified Professional Midwife with over ten years of experience attending births in hospitals, birth centers and at home. She is certified as a childbirth educator and as a breastfeeding counselor. She is also the mother of two children, whom she adores. For More Information, please call (707) 822-5814 or visit www.serenademidwifery.info

This relaxed and friendly class will focus on how to best prepare for conceiving and growing a baby. We will discuss fertility cycles and creating a positive environment for conception, nourishing nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, and options for choosing a care provider. We will also have time to answer any additional questions you may have. We will meet on Tuesday, September 28, at Moonrise Herbs. The cost is $10 per person or couple. Snacks and handouts provided. Pre-registration required. Please email, sommer@humboldt1.com, or call 822-5814 for information.

Sommer Halligan is a Certified Professional Midwife with over ten years of experience attending births in hospitals, birth centers and at home. She is certified as a childbirth educator and as a breastfeeding counselor. She is also the mother of two children, whom she adores.

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Class Schedule Fall & Winter 2009/2010

Birth Preparation 5 week series
Nov 5 – Dec 10
Thursday evenings 6:30-9 pm
For women and partners due
Late December 09, January & early Feb 2010

Birth Preparation 5 week series
Jan 7- Feb 4
Thursday evenings 6:30-9 pm
For women and partners due late Feb and March 2010

Taught by Tina George, Certified Massage Therapist, Birth Doula and Birthing From Within Mentor. Space is limited to allow for individual attention. Please call to reserve your place in class 707-498-5952 www.heartoftherose.net and check out www.birthingfromwithin.com

Classes held at Mad River Community Hospital

Hypnobirthing Oct. 16th from 7-8 pm Community Yoga Center on the
Plaza in Arcata.

Class is $10 per couple and $5 for an extra person.

Call 825-0226 for questions.

Pregnant women might want to bring a couple of pillows to get extra
cozy. Others can just bring themselves!

Celebrate Midwives’ Day picnic, Saturday, May 2, 1-4 pm, Redwood Memorial Park in Arcata, grassy lawn area by the play gym. Bring a potluck dish to share, a blanket, water, and some sunscreen. Call Monika at: 502-7440 with questions.

Fortuna Tuesdays April 14th – 28th 4:00-5:30 Renner Room
Eureka Mondays April 20th – May 4th 4:00-5:30 Burre Room

This class teaches parents to safely & effectively massage their babies. Benefits include: relaxation, stress release, improved sleep,
improved digestion (helps with gas/colic), deeper bonding.
Class are free.
call to register or for more information: Kim Eubanks,Perinatal Education Coordinator
707/725-8788