Because you will always remember your pregnancy, the birth of your baby, and those precious baby days that follow.
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The information contained at these meetings is for informational purposes only and not intended as a substitute for medical care. You are advised to consult regularly with your care provider concerning matters relating to your health or your children's health. Professionals and families gather to share, support and network.
Babies in arms are always welcome at here. Although we strongly support attachment parenting, it is suggested that mobile children who cannot be somewhat quiet are left at home if possible. We encourage husbands and partners to attend these community meetings! Bring a friend or two, a snack to share, and a dollar for the book raffle. These are free, informal meetings, come learn, relax and share!
Promoting wellness and positive attitudes towards a healthy pregnancy, gentle childbirth experience, breastfeeding, and informed parenting ways.
Free monthly community group meetings with
preplanned topics are held at:
Hebron
Hebron Community Center, 611 N. Main Street the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in Hebron, Indiana 46341
(see below for monthly topics in Hebron)
&
Lafayette
Lafayette began offering free monthly meetings in 2008, held the second Monday of each month at the West Lafayette Public Library. Visit www.Lafayettebirthchoices.com for more information.
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Meet midwives, doulas, and childbirth educators and other 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!
Join our NW Indiana yahoo group for chatting between meetings, updates, & cancellation notices! Just send an email with your request to
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.
Bach Flowers and Essential Oils! What are those?!? Come find out! A
healthy alternative to scenting your home, non-toxic bug spray, and non-toxic
antibacterials to name a few. Essential Oils are amazingly effective with the
ability to effect every cell in the body within 20 minutes. Also Bach flowers
work on emotions come and find out how emotions are tied to the health of your
family. Bach flowers can help with healing emotionally(healing physically), life
changes(teething), and becoming interested in the present (ADD) and there are
many more 39 to be exact!
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The Magical Hour & Beyond
It has been well documented that holding a baby skin to skin in the first hour after birth is crucial for improving health, establishing breastfeeding and creating a priceless bond between mother and newborn baby. Every baby goes through nine amazing stages when skin to skin with their mother during the first hour. Come learn about all the advantages to an undisturbed postpartum time. It's more important than you think!
Come meet other mom & dads! Ask questions! All are invited!
