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)
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.
Chesterton
Chesterton is the newest chapter that is just beginning to offer free monthly community meetings held the second Saturday of each month. Call 219-926-2055 for date, location and topics.
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!
Join our yahoo group for chatting between meetings, updates, & cancellation notices! Just send an email with your request to Indianabirthchoices@yahoo.com
Monthly Meeting Dates & Topics For:
CHOICESis 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.
A short video talking about naturally planning or avoiding a pregnancy will be shown, charting sheets will be handed out and topics related to conceiving (or not) will be discussed. What are some of the natural fertility herbs and supplements that can help? Can you get pregnant while breastfeeding? We welcome your questions!
~ September 2 ~
Natural Health Remedies
speaker Laura Zaranski
Laura from East Wind Acupuncture in Chesterton, is a licensed acupuncturist with many degrees in Chinese Medicine and herbology. Laura specializes in women’s health including gynecological problems and fertility issues, along with pediatrics and internal medicine. She plans to help you understand how to build a naturally healthy immune system, dealing with illness, vaccine issues, etc…. all with using natural remedies, herbs, and Chinese medicine. She encourages you to bring your questions to this meeting!