Expectant couples are always seeking out qualified information to help them make the best decisions for themselves and their children. Pregnancy is a great time to empower yourself with information to have your best birthing and parenting experience. It can be difficult to find good resources from reliable experts in their fields.
To assist expectant couples in their search for quality information, Well Born Baby has partnered with Belly Pilates on several free parenting workshops. We will provide you with evidence-based information on doula support, baby wearing, and cloth diapering so that you can make the choices right for you.
Upcoming Workshops:
Want to learn a wide range of comfort techniques for labor? Whether you have given birth before, already taken a childbirth class, or just want the hands-on practice, this class is for you.
Your body knows how to give birth and your baby knows how to be born. This free class will give you the knowledge and tools to stay comfortable and have your best birth.
May 28th @ 6:30pm
Babies R' Us, 770 Baltimore Pike, Springfield PA
@ Little Nest Portrait Studios 134 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
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@ Little Nest Portrait Studios 573 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania 19342
@ Belly Pilates, 100 Chetwynd Drive, Suite 201, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
@ Little Nest Portrait Studios 134 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
@ Belly Pilates, 100 Chetwynd Drive, Suite 201, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
@ Open Connections, 1616 Delchester Rd, Newtown Sq, PA 19073
Sarah Himebauch of Baby Wearing International of Southeastern PA presented a safety and general babywearing information session. If you would like to join the SE PA Babywearing International group, you are welcome to join them at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BWISEPA or check out their website www.bwisepa.weebly.com.
@Open Connections
June 1st Friday Mocktails
@Belly Pilates
Join Christine Holefelder, BS, LMT, a 16 year bodywork veteran, for a discussion and demos of newborn/pediatric techniques using Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT). Learn about the Baby Brain Score used at birth to evaluate the health of the newborn cranial system after the challenges of labor and delivery.
Contact Christine directly to arrange a free demo evaluation/mini treatment for your child during the presentation. By phone: 610-505-8946, by email: kinderssage@gmail.com.
Getting Your Pre-Pregnancy Body Back: Strategies to Shed that Stubborn Baby Weightpresented by Dr. Cara Hillwig, MS, DC Doctor of Chiropractic with Master’s in Nutrition
Bringing Baby Home, Now What?!?! How to have a Smooth Transition into the 4th Trimester presented by Well Born Baby
December 1st Friday Mocktails @ Nurture December 7th, 2012
Healthy Mama, Healthy Baby: Creating a Strong Foundation for Your Family
Learn more about Xandra and her practice at wombtoworldwellness.com
presented by Xandra O’Neill of Womb to World Wellness
What Do Doulas Do? Supporting Your Journey from Belly to Birth to Beyond
Well Born Baby is a team of Certified Doulas, Childbirth Educators and Lactation Consultants empowering women in Philadelphia, along the Main Line, and surrounding suburbs to become confident mothers. We prepare you for the big day, from writing a birth plan to informing you of your choices surrounding your baby’s birth. After you welcome your little one, we are on hand to help as you navigate the world of motherhood. From nursing to sleep issues to finding a bra that fits, we’ve got your back. Learn more about Well Born Baby at www.wellbornbaby.com
presented by Well Born Baby
Got Will? How to Choose Guardians for Your Children
If you have ever wondered what might become of your children and your assets if you were to pass away prematurely, Steve Zelinger, Esq., an estate planning attorney can answer your questions. Steve will address the issues involved with choosing guardians for minor children should Mom and Dad no longer be around. He will also touch on the five basic estate planning documents every parent needs, including how to structure a trust for young kids. Having a trust is especially important if you have life insurance and a child could potentially inherit a large sum without any supervision! Learn more about Steve and his practice at www.stevenzelinger.com
presented by Steven M. Zelinger, Esq.
What is a Doula & How Can they Help Me Have the Birth I Want?
Sunday, October 30th, 2011 11:00 amJoin the doulas of Well Born Baby to learn about the benefits of birth and postpartum doula services. Includes an overview of what doulas do, the benefits of doula services, and how to find the right doula for you. The doulas from Well Born Baby will lead this informational session that will answer all your questions about how a doula assists in a birth with physical and emotional comfort measures and during the postpartum period. They will discuss how a doula can enrich your experience during any kind of birth: natural, hospital, epidural-assisted, or VBAC.
There will be time to interact with the doulas one-on-one and, perhaps, find the perfect doula to assist you with your birth experience.
Babywearing~How do you work this sling?
Sunday, November 6th, 2011 12:00 pm
@ Belly Pilates, 100 Chetwynd Drive #103, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Would you like to learn how to help your baby to sleep better, cry less and enhance their development? Come join us to learn about the practical and physiological benefits of “Babywearing” – parenting’s best-kept secret.
We will discuss and demonstrate a variety of styles of babywearing from wraps to slings to carrier. From preemies with reflux to colicky babies or traveling with older babies, babywearing can be a life changing skill.
*Moby Wraps and Mod Mum slings will be available for purchase during the workshop
All About Cloth Diapers
Sunday, November 20th, 2011 12:30 pm
@ Belly Pilates, 100 Chetwynd Drive #103, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
You’ve done all the research, you know you can save over $1200 and keep more than 6800 diapers out of the landfill, but you’re still overwhelmed by the choices when it comes to cloth diapers. This workshop will give you hands on experience with a number of different types of cloth diapers, including the most popular Bum Genius, Flip, Fuzi Bunz, and Soft Bums. We will also talk through practical tips on number of diapers to buy, washing advice, storing dirty diapers at home, and how to use cloth diapers on the go.
We’re real moms, with real cloth diaper experience. We know how to help you make the best choices for you and your family’s life.
*Cloth Diapers and Wet Bags available for purchase/order at the workshop.
