2008 Monthly Educational Meetings
Welcome to our 7th season of free educational offerings geared for the doula, lactation consultant, nurse, childbirth educator, postpartum doula or midwife. Of course, we welcome all friends, parents, birth advocates and clients to our meetings as well.
Our mission is to inform, inspire and interact with Louisville’s birthing community! We look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, May 15 (6:30-9
p.m.)
"Awakening Your
Birth Warrior"
Presented by Birthing from Within® Mentor Jessica Farquhar
This session will challenge you to go deep within yourself and meet the Birth Warrior who resides there. Relaxation techniques and exploratory art processes will guide you on the journey--no art experience necessary. Take what you learn with you into your own labor or into the labor & birth experiences of others where you provide support.
Thursday, July 17 (6:30-9
p.m.)
Transparency in Maternity
Care"
Panel discussion/forum
Thursday, September
18 (6:30-9 p.m.)
Working with Labor
and Delivery Nurses
Presented by Eve Hiatt, PhD, MSN, ARNP-C
Thursday, November
20 (6:30-9 p.m.)
Annual Holiday Charity
Event
Charity & Speaker
TBA
Other meetings
NEW
MOMS' SUPPORT GROUP
Share your parenting experience! This group provides a forum
to draw on the wisdom and strength of other new mothers while giving our
babies a chance to interact and play.
Meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Bon Air Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library off Bardstown Rd. Contact Leslie Wright or Jessica Farquhar at kentuckianamoms@hotmail.com for more information!
Please feel free to visit these informative and stimulating gatherings of mothers and babes:
April 28
Cesarean Recovery
Mary Oliver Humke of the International Cesarean Awareness Network's local
chapter will discuss what it means to recover from a cesarean birth.
May 26
Make Your Own
Renata
DeWees will offer an instructional how-to on making felt stuffed animals.
June 23
Babywearing
The Louisville Babywearers group will share techniques and benefits of
different carrier styles.
July 28
Chemical-Free Home
New Moms Group Coordinators Jessica & Leslie will offer information
on how to make your home chemical-free, including ideas for making your
own cleaners.
Meeting Notes
Given the busy lives of our speakers, the topic and speaker is always subject to change. For current info, check our website or call the BCN phone line (502) 499-4418.
- All meetings are held at Commonwealth Bank in St.Matthews on Hubbards Lane unless otherwise specified. Click here for directions.
- Nursing babes welcome. Childcare not available on site.
- Refreshments provided by participants generosity.
- Expectant couples and former clients welcome and appreciated.
NEXT
MEETING
May
15, 6:30-9 p.m.
NEXT
NEW MOM MEETING
April
28
