Doula Kate.

08/31/2012

Don't forget to "like" my new business page on Facebook! I won't be using this one anymore as I am now BellyWise :) www.facebook.com/bellywisemama

08/31/2012

For anyone who has given birth to their first child within the past year, please fill out this survey for Barbara Katz Rothman, birth advocate and writer. She's getting her research on!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BLHNGD5

08/26/2012

Philadelphia Rally for Change on Labor Day! September 3, 2012 from 10am to noon.
The National Rally for Change is to encourage and insist that all maternal healthcare providers practice evidence-based care.
For more information about the national event, http://www.improvingbirth.org/
For more information about what's happening in Philly, http://www.facebook.com/ImprovingBirthNationalRallyForChangePhiladelphia

Evidence-based Maternity Care for Everyone

08/10/2012

new research from Yale: vaginal birth triggers the expression of a protein in baby’s brain cells that optimizes development of the hippocampus...

http://mothering.com/all-things-mothering/baby-2/breastfeeding/vaginal-birth-triggers-brain-boost

Mothering.com, the birthplace of natural family lifestyle, celebrates the experience of parenthood as worthy of one's best efforts and fosters awareness of the value of parenthood and family life in the development of the natural attachment parenting com

07/25/2012

Check it out! Huffington Post gave Ina May her own blog!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ina-may-gaskin/birth-freedom-or-birth-to_b_1695660.html

A recent trip to Fort Worth and Dallas showed me a range of choices that I wish was available to every pregnant woman in the U.S.

07/19/2012

Camden Riversharks baseball game!
Saturday, August 4th. Game starts at 5:35pm. $12

This family-oriented night will benefit the Mary Ryan Foundation, a non-profit that supports underserved children in Tanzania. $5 of ticket purchase goes to the Foundation. There will be a fireworks display and kids run the bases following the game.

Visit the website for details on where and how to buy tickets: http://www.maryryanfoundation.org/index.php?pr=Events

Mary Ryan Foundation - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

07/18/2012

Free night at the Franklin Institute tonight! From 5-8 pm.

http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/events/community-events.php

Discover the science behind why fireworks sparkle, whistle, and have colors. This popular live science show is perfect for all ages, though we will end with a BANG!

» FREE access to The Franklin Institute's hands-on core exhibits, like Sports Challenge and The Giant Heart!
» FREE 3D movies in the Franklin Theater!
» FREE awe-inspiring LIVE Science Shows!
» FREE Fels Planetarium Shows!
» FREE access to the Joel N. Bloom Observatory! (Weather permitting.)

The Franklin Institute is pleased to present Target Community Nights! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at these FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganzas sponsored by Target. Experience The Franklin Institute's famous exhibitions, special programs, and themed activities. Target Com...

07/18/2012

Interesting that the insurance companies are now highlighting the risks associated with cesarean births!

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-13/aetna-urges-moms-to-avoid-cesareans-births-to-reduce-risk

As research shows the risks of delivering babies before they’re ready, insurers from Aetna Inc. to Cigna Corp. are nudging hospitals and doctors to scale back induced births and cesarean surgeries.

07/13/2012

healthy baby boy! born 5.17am - a wee one! 5lbs 7oz

07/12/2012

Dancing for Birth
FREE class 7/15/12, 6:30-8 pm at Studio 34
4522 Baltimore Ave (second floor - staircase)
Instructor: Lunden Abelson, www.seedsofpotential.com
Please register by emailing [email protected]

Dancing for Birth is a dance class for pregnant women and women with young children (children must be small enough to wear in carrier or sling). This prenatal/postpartum dance class makes you stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body and prepares you for birth. The class is inspiredby Belly Dance, African Dance, Latin Dance and interpretive movement.

During the class you will also learn valuable childbirth preparation skills and for those post-partum moms it will help you regain your strength, shape and tone.

No experience necessary

For more information go to www.dancingforbirth.com

Seeds of Potential offers a variety of services for individuals, couples, families and groups to support the individual growth of each person, while recognizing that we are all part of a community. The creative programs along side traditional verbal therapy provides opportunities to meet your indivi...

07/11/2012

A couple is fostering-to-adopt a premature baby girl born earlier this month who is going through P*P withdrawal. They would love to be able to give her breast milk so if you know of any generous mamas who would be willing to donate, they would very much appreciate it.

Potential donors are more than welcome to call, text or email Emily: 717-475-1505 or [email protected]

Here's to milky mamas!

07/04/2012

healthy baby girl! born 3.23 am Nice work, mama!