Upcoming Events
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Birth Circle Impact Survey
We really need your help.
Below is a link to a new survey that is intended to measure The Birth Circle's impact. It has 10 quick questions and is completely anonymous, and results will be used to help secure vital grant funding. We need at least 200 responses to get an accurate measure of our impact, and we need them as soon as possible, so please take a few minutes to help. We cannot emphasize enough how important this is to us, to our work, and to birthing families in our area. Thank you in advance for your time and input.
Please copy and paste into your browser:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W9CY529
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Infertility Support Group
Wednesday, February 1
from 7:00 to 8:00pm
O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 8
This support group is for people who are struggling with infertility and other fertility issues, including people who already have children but are having trouble getting pregnant again. These free groups are offered as a time of sharing and support, and are facilitated by a counseling professional. You can choose to share your story or just sit and listen. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 31 to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-591-9409.
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Primitive Birth: Survival of the Species in Our Modern World
Wednesday, February 29
from 7:00 to 8:30pm
at the Athens Library
We will explore the hormonal physiology of birth, the hard wiring of the female brain, and the importance of understanding its implications for the future of the human species, especially in the modern world. Sit back and enjoy this spirited explanation of how our "mommy brain" works! Presented by Dr. Sarita Bennett, DO, Midwife, and Ruth Ann Colby Martin, CPM, LM, of the Sacred Mountain Midwifery School.
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Birth Circle Announcements
Read our 2011 Newsletter
We are excited to share with you how much we have accomplished in 2011, and how your contributions and support have made a
difference in the lives of so many Athens area families! Read our newsletter here.
Natural Toys Donated to Birth Circle for Monthly Meetings Our sincerest thanks to Coral Marie (www.coralmarie.com) and www.aToyGarden.com for donating adorable, natural, creative toys to The Birth Circle! These toys are available for babies and children to play with at all monthly meetings. If you or your company would like to donate new, natural toys, please contact molly.wales@yahoo.com.
Raising Awareness of Midwifery in Appalachian Ohio
In 2010 The Birth Circle received a grant from The Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery, for our project, "Raising Awareness of Midwifery in Appalachian Ohio." One aspect of the project was to give a free copy of Ina May's Guide to Childbirth to pregnant Birth Circle attendees. Here some of them share how the book affected their hopes, choices and birth experiences.
“The Birth Circle helped my partner and me tap into a supportive network of doulas, childbirth educators, La Leche League Leaders, midwives and parents who would help us in our journey into parenthood.”
– Jennifer, mother of two
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No tickets will be available at the door.
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