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Choices in Healthy-birthing, Offering Information,
Communication, Education and Support
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Northwest Indiana Natural Birth & Parenting Network
Promoting wellness and positive attitudes towards a
healthy pregnancy, gentle childbirth experience, breastfeeding, and informed parenting ways.
Free Community group meetings with preplanned topics are held at the Hebron Community Center, 611 N. Main Street the 1st Wednesday of
each month at 7 PM in Hebron, Indiana 46341
Midwives, doulas, and childbirth educators are some of the professionals who attend, along with many families who are interested in learning and sharing information pertaining to pregnancy, birth and parenting.
No pre-registration, all are welcome!
Community Meeting Dates & Topics
~ June 4 ~
Educate Before You Vaccinate
* This meeting will be held at the banquet center located at the Paragon Restaurant, 1701 E. 37th Ave Hobart, IN 46342 *
Seminar will begin at 6:30 pm Suggested donation per person $5.00
The pros and cons of vaccinations, the impact of vaccines on a child's immune system, the concerns about the safety of vaccines ... Do you think only bad things can happen to other children and not yours with the vaccines? Come listen, then share in asking questions with April, president of VIC (www.vacinfo.org), who travels the country to educate parents about factual, pro & con information pertaining to vaccines.
~ July 2 ~
No meeting this month!
~ August 6 ~
World Breastfeeding Week 2008
Did you know that the world breastfeeding week is celebrated in 120 countries worldwide annually? Come learn all about the importance of breastfeeding, why the first hour of birth is crucial to begin nursing, the healthy benefits for mom and baby, and your rights to breastfeeding. How long should you breastfeed? What are the myths and facts? Come learn all about this topic, feel supported, get your questions answered by the experts.
~ September 3 ~
Homebirth: The Spirit, The Science, The Mother
In 80% of the world, babies arrive naturally, peacefully, safely and at home. In the United States, birth often happens in a much different way. It is more of a surgical procedure where powerful drugs and unnecessary caesarean sections have become commonplace. Come see a DVD featuring interviews with three doctors who capture the spirit, the science and the beauty of the homebirth experience. Share moments of joy as two families bring you into their homes on the day their child was born! There will be a in depth discussion with professionals and parents to address pros/cons, facts/myths after the film.
~ October 1 ~
All about Cesarean Sections & VBAC's
More info coming soon!
CHOICES is all about ...
Bringing awareness to the alternatives and options available, helping you find the resources and information needed before, during, and after pregnancy and into the early childhood years. CHOICES is all about better experiences for a healthier, happier family.
CHOICES can help you find ...
Homebirth and Hospital Birth Midwives
Gentle, Holistic Practitioners
Naturopathic Doctors
The Bradley Method Childbirth Educators
Hypnobirthing Instructors
Prenatal Yoga Classes
Doulas
Breastfeeding Consultants & Support
Pregnancy & Baby Massage Therapists
Chiropractors
Acupuncture Care
Herbalists
Other Health Care Providers & Support Groups
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