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Calendar
of Events
Upcoming Special Events
Classes
Ongoing Events/Support Groups
Upcoming Special Events
Northland Pregnancy Information Night (Free!)
For more information, see www.birthduluth.com,
or call Stacy at 715-364-8509
Classes
Doula Trainings
Sponsored by Spinning Babies and Dakota County Technical College
For more information, see www.spinningbabies.com, go to "Classes",
or call Gail at 952-888-6929
Doula Trainings by Marla Lukes in Duluth on March 15 & 16. Contact Marla at doulatrainer@gmail.com
DONA Birth Doula Training
Date: June 6th, 7th, and 8th,
Time: Fri. 4:30pm - 9:00pm, Sat & Sun 9:00am to 4:30pm
Where: North Memorial
Experienced and new doulas are welcome! Contact Jessica at 612-281-2910 or email jerenatkins@gmail.com
Bringing Baby Home
A one-of-a-kind workshop for expecting parents and parents of infants
and toddlers. This program is designed to help you prepare for life
with your baby and discover how to be the best parenting team possible.
You can take one or more of the stand alone workshop sections:
Monday evenings, March: 10, 17, 24 & 31
St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood
March 10: Section 1: 6p to 9p
March 24: Section 2: 6p to 9p
March 17: Section 3 (1st 1/2): 6p to 9p
March 31: Section 3 (2nd 1/2): 6p to 9p
Monday evenings: April: 7, 14, 28, & May 5
Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury
April 7: Section 1: 6p to 9p
April 14: Section 2: 6p to 9p
April 28: Section 3 (1st 1/2): 6p to 9p
May 5: Section 3 (2nd 1/2): 6p to 9p
Wednesday evenings: May: 7, 14, 21 & 28
St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood; Watson Ed. Ctr. in the Maplewood Professional Bldg.
May 7: Section 1: 6p to 9p
May 14: Section 2: 6p to 9p
May 28: Section 3 (1st 1/2): 6p to 9p
May 28: Section 3 (2nd 1/2): 6p to 9p
For more information and registration, contact Donna Corbo,CGE (Certified Gottman Educator) Life Connections, 651-208-0550 or
Life.Connections@yahoo.com
Childbirth Education Series
Based on the book "Birthing
From Within" by Pam England
Six weeks plus postpartum reunion class.
Classes limited to five couples; cost is $200
Conveniently located in South Minneapolis.
For more information call Angela at 612.600.6600, Autumn 612.462.1365 or bfw@mamalunadoulas.com
Childbirth Education 101:
The basics of childbirth - stages of labor,
physiological, hormonal and emotional changes in labor, preparation for birth
and postpartum.
Contact Susan Lane at 612-722-7001 or email salane@visi.com
Enlightened Mama Childbirth Preparation Classes
Insipred by Lamaze. In the last fifty years, Lamaze has evolved from an organization with signature breathing techniques to a philosophy that promotes normal, natural birth whenever possible and strong bonds between parents and their children. Our childbirth preparation classes are not only informative, but also fun, interactive, and dynamic. Classes are small to ensure that you get everything you need, so call or email today, as space is limited!
April 26th & May 3rd (the series that was the 19th & 26th of April was changed), June 7th & 8th, July 12th & 19th, and August 9th & 16th--all from 12:30 to 6:30
blooma, Edina 44th & France
Contact Liz at 952-457-3834 or email enlightenedmama@gmail.com
Ongoing Events/Support Groups
Childbirth Collective Member Meetings
Held the third Saturday of each month, 10:15am -12pm, at the Rondo Library in St. Paul.
All members are welcome.
Watch the Member email list to confirm time and location. To add an agenda item, call Ann at
651-766-5215 or email annoswood@comcast.net
Northland Inservices and Business Meetings for Members
3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 7:00pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1710 East Superior Street, Duluth
For more information, call Angela 218-940-7676
Winona Inservices and Doula Teas
For a schedule of inservices and chapter business meetings call Jenni at
507-454-0305.
La Leche League of MN & the Dakotas
A wonderful resource for nursing families throughout the state.
For information about your local meeting, call 612-922-4996 or visit www.lalecheleague.org
Hennepin County Breastfeeding Coalition Meeting
Meets Quarterly. For more info, contact Jill.Willson@
co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-6410
Everyday Miracles
A non-profit. Provides free doula services to low-income families in the Twin Cities.
For more information call Debby Prudhomme & Mary Williams, Co-Directors at 763-323-0012 or visit www.everyday-miracles.org
Operation Special Delivery
A nationwide program that provides free pregnancy and birth support to military families. We also need volunteer doulas!
For information, call or email Chantel at 507-351-8552 vandchaynes@yahoo.com or visit www.operationspecialdelivery.com
ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network)
Mother-to-mother support
group for cesarean prevention, recovery, and vaginal
birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Second Monday of each month at
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1720 East Minnehaha Parkway, Mpls
Our meetings are topic-based and educational
with time for support and information sharing.
Call Julie Maas at 651-497-8754 or visit http://tcican.googlepages.com for more information.
New ICAN group forming in Duluth! Contact Marisa Ring at marisaring@gmail.com
Postpartum Depression and Mood Disorders Support Group
Every Wednesday 1:30-3pm
Twin Lakes Medical Clinic, 1835 Cty Rd C, Roseville
Facilitated by a psychologist and two nurses. Free & open to the public.
For more information call Jennifer Johnson 612-863-4770
Postpartum Support International in MN
A resource list of care providers with special interest in serving women experiencing pregnancy/postpartum issues. Suzanne Swanson, Ph.D., LP, PSI/MN Co-Coordinator.
For more information call Suzanne at 651-221-9707 or email suzwan@gmail.com or visit www.postpartum.net
Postpartum Depression Therapy Group
Wednesdays 10 – 11:30 AM
UMMC, Fairview Riverside East
A joint venture of Fairview Counseling Centers & the Birth
and Family Education Department
For more information about group and referrals:
Sara Biewen, MA, Licensed Psychologist, Fairview Counseling Center
612-672-2142 or sbiewen1@fairview.org
Pregnancy Support Group for Depression and Anxiety
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8pm
Fairview Riverside Women's Clinic, Minneapolis
Facilitated by a CNM and a social worker.
$5 per session or on a sliding scale.
For more information 612-672-2900
Pregnancy and Newborn Loss Support Groups
Schedule varies.
Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina
Contact Deb Rich at 612-672-7656 or email at drich1@fairview.org
Holistic Moms' Network
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting moms with an interest in natural health and mindful parenting. For more information, please contact Sara Grochowski at (612) 827-2188 or by email at tulip_talk@yahoo.com. Please visit our website at http://www.holisticmoms.org to learn more.
Twin Cities Attachment Parenting International
Second Saturday of the month, 11:15 am
Future meetings' locations TBA. For more information see http://www.orgsites.com/tn/twincitiesapi/index.html.
Twin Cities Homebirth Meet-Up
Sunday evenings
For more information see
www.homebirth.meetup.com
BabyMoon
Free breastfeeding & early parenting support every Wed. 6:30pm at the KinniSide Women's Health Center in River Falls, WI.
For more information call Genevieve Needham & Krista Cleary, Certified Lactation Counselors at 715-426-0200.
To add an event to this calendar, please email Angela at mama_luna_angela@yahoo.com
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