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May is International Midwifery Month.

 

In honor of so many amazing care providers, Peninsula will host it’s 4th Annual Midwifery Celebration.  This year, they are honoring Adella Scott Wilson.  Click here for more information about Adella and this amazing community event.

 

Adella

 

Birth Matters Charlottesville has a full calendar for May, and you’re invited!

 

Wednesday, May 15, 7-9 pm

Life After Birth: Now What?

- Feeding, sleeping, caring for yourself – there is quite a lot to juggle in those first weeks with a new little one. Learn from the experts tips for being with your new baby in those earliest days. Hosted by Month 10 Postpartum Doula Services

 

 

Monday, May 20, 7-9 pm

Birth Circle

- Monthly gathering of women only who share birth stories and discuss questions and concerns surrounding pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period, and anything else that comes to mind.

Held the third Monday of every month at Bend Yoga. You can also find this information on our calendar.

 

 

Wednesday, May 22, 7-9 pm

Comfort in Labor

- Come learn various methods to help you cope with the experience of labor. We’ll watch videos and try out different methods. Hosted by the local area doulas.

 

 

Sunday, May 26, 12pm

Birth Matters Charlottesville Annual Picnic

Join us at Greenleaf Park to share in a pot-luck picnic and playground fun (families welcome)!

 

 

Wednesday, May 29 7-9 pm

Amazing Babies: What Babies Know Before They’re Even Born

- Long before you’ve met him your baby is already thinking in ways that will prepare him for his life with you. Journey through your babies’ sensory experience in utero. Hosted by Megan Bloom and Kate White.

 

 

Partners, family, and friends are welcome to come to discussion nights. Birth Circle is reserved for women only, for greater freedom of discussion. We hope to see you soon!

If you have any questions, please contact us: megan@bloominbirth.com or ruthhaske@yahoo.co.uk or visit us on Facebook.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Birth Matters Virginia 2013 Annual Report from BirthMattersWeb

 

 

 

Our Mission

To improve the culture of birth in Virginia by promoting an evidence-based model of maternity care and supporting care providers who practice mother-friendly care.

Our Vision

We envision pregnant women embraced by their communities, encouraged to trust the journey, discovering their strength, and the transformational power of birth.

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