Events
We hold events throughout the year where you can meet and learn from other expectant parents, learn about local birth settings and providers, and hear from a variety of birth professionals. Past events have included tables at community events, informal support group meetings, and celebrations marking significant expansions to birth options in our area.
We invite you to attend one of our upcoming events! Please check back here for details.
We invite you to attend one of our upcoming events! Please check back here for details.
Upcoming Local Events Sponsored by Other Organizations:
March 4, 2012: The Birth::Day Workshop from 1 pm to 3:30 pm at lil omm, $40 in advance, $45 at the door (includes materials fee)
How do you envision the unique birth of your baby? Join Michelle Cohen, yoga instructor, doula, and mom, to prepare for the arrival of your little one using flowing yoga sequences, guided visualization and the creation of a Birth Day vision board art canvas. This canvas can be used during labor, as a focal point, or simply in the weeks leading up to your birth to keep you focused on your goal. The workshop will end with time to cultivate community among fellow birthing mamas, to share birth wishes, resources, questions and apprehensions. All pregnancy stages and birth plans welcome—no prior yoga or art experience needed.
Postpartum Care from a Chinese Medical Perspective - March 10
Instructor: Diane Gioioso Certified by National Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomat in Acupuncture
Who Should Attend?
Class will be of special interest to birth and postpartum doulas, midwives and their assistants, and other birth care service professionals.
These topics will also be of interest to soon-to-be expectant mothers, expectant mothers, and mothers in their first year post-partum and their husbands/partners.
What Will Be Covered?
The three months after a woman gave birth in classical China was considered a critical time of restoration for her health for the rest of her life. Ideally, great care was given to the mother and to promote the bonding of mother and infant during what were regarded as "last stage" of a pregnancy. This class gives ways to support a woman body in the immediate stages after birth and next few months. "Mother roasting" and moxabustion techniques will be presented to close the uterus and create a proper environment for a reestablishment of fertility.
Breastfeeding issues will be addressed through acupressure and medicinal foods. External application of herbs and oils will be taught to help heal scars and tears. Traditional restorative recipes will be given to help with common imbalances and symptoms. This class will also give a framework for the alchemical changes that occur in a woman after birth and how to encourage a woman to embrace this new self.
The tools of change will be lifestyle changes, delicious recipes and dietary recommendations, acupressure and external application of Chinese herbs and essential oils. This is a great class which will add new tools for postpartum care for a healthier mother and family.
$80 per class
Register at http://bhdc-tcm-2012.eventbrite.com
Location: All classes 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Emergence Community Arts Collective, 733 Euclid Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
Blissborn Birth Hypnosis- Silver Spring
Enrollment is underway for Blissborn classes taught by Sara Shelley. www.calmbirthings.com. A few spaces left in the next session beginning early March.
Blissborn is an extremely comprehensive and well organized birth hypnosis program that teaches effective ways of using self-hypnosis to stay calm, release fear, control sensations and create the kind of satisfying birth experience you so desire. Each 2.5 hr. class features activities including hypnosis, discussion and special training for birth partners. A well-trained and well-informed partner is a huge part of this program!! Also included are 6 CD’s one for each class, and one for birth, along with a manual including special tools for making learning easy and effective.
For more information contact Sara at Sara@calmbirthings.com or call 301-681-3459.
Start the New Year with the Fertility Dialogues: Baby Talk and more. Led by Heather Gleason and Jeanine Cogan, Ph.D., Founders of Fertility Dialogues
The Fertility Dialogues is a local resource for women who have a strong desire to become a mom yet the journey is not unfolding as expected. Start this new year with 6-weeks of group coaching to help you navigate your choices and make the right decisions for you. The group coaching allows you to break through any obstacles to motherhood while enjoying the support of other women experiencing similar challenges.
Curious if this is right for you? Come to the first session on January 19th, 2012 as our guest and find out.
To RSVP for this initial session or to register for the series: Fertilitydialogues@gmail.com
Location: Downtown Takoma Park All subsequent sessions are Thursdays from 7-9 pm through February 23, 2012.
Six session series is $350. 202-352-3208
Takoma Mamas: a casual gathering of new mamas (dadas too) and their babies 0 - 4 months old.
Bring your highs, lows, questions, and tips to share! No topic is too big or too small.
WHAT: Takoma Mamas 6 (Class of Winter 2012)
WHO: Moms (or dads) and their 0 to 4 month old babies
WHEN: Every Wednesday
TIME: 2pm to 4pm
STARTS: January 11, 2012
ENDS: March 14, 2012
NOTE: Drop in any date or time!
WHERE: Takoma DC Library (416 Cedar St) - Basement Community Room (The side
entrance on 5th street is stroller accessible)
COST: Free!
ALSO: Breastfeeding friendly! Changing facility/bathroom on the basement level.
For more details: http://bit.ly/lcTmYm
DONA Birth Doula Workshop on March 2-3, 2011 near the Van Dorn Metro (Blue Line).
Please visit our website jmbirthconsultants.com for more information and to register.
This workshop will provide hands on education for providing physical and emotional support to the birthing women and their families. This is an excellent workshop for educating Labor and Delivery nurses on the value of providing emotional and physical support during the birth process.
Attending the entire workshop will meet the contact hour requirements for the DONA International Birth Doula certification.
Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard workshop on March 4th, 2011.
This workshop contains up to date, evidence based, scientific research information, for the doula, childbirth educator, maternal child health nurse, public health nurse, and peer counselor, who want to increase their knowledge of birth practices that effect breastfeeding and breastfeeding education. Proper latch-on techniques will be demonstrated, the effects of "just one" bottle will be discussed along with the health benefits of breastfeeding to mother and baby. This is an excellent workshop for those wishing to complete their DONA Birth Doula Certification.
Space is limited so register today at jmbirthconsultants.com!
Mothers' Monthly Self-Renewal Group:
Welcome Spring with self-renewal. Do you want to reconnect with who you are? Are you interested in new ideas for self-renewal & life balance? Join Jen Kogan, mother of two and a clinical social worker, for a monthly support group based upon The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal by Renee Trudeau. Group topics will include: Reconnecting with Who You Are, Strategies and Insights for Balanced Living, Managing Our Energy, Saying “No” and Asking for Help, The Transformative Power of Self-Care, Reclaiming Adventure & Unleashing Your Creativity. This group will meet on the first Tuesday of the month, for six months, starting in March from 12:30-2:30pm. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5, 7/3, and 8/7. Cost: $200 for non-members, $175 for members, which includes a copy of the book. Please email Jen at jenko108@gmail.com after registering, or to touch base prior to the first meeting. If interested in childcare please email info@lilomm.com
ICEA Professional Childbirth Educator Workshop
March 9-10, 2012 near the Van Dorn Metro. This is an excellent workshop for those looking to become childbirth educators.
This workshop is designed to offer basic training and to strengthen education skills for the childbirth educators, nurses, prenatal instructors, and others working with the childbearing family. Attending the entire workshop will meet the contact hour requirements for ICEA Childbirth Educator Certification.
For more information about this workshop visit jmbirthconsultants.com.
The International Childbirth Education Association believes in freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care. Visit ICEA.org for more information about the certification process.
The Midwifery Management of Neonatal Resuscitation workshop with Karen Strange, sponsored by DC Birthing Hands
Karen Strange will be covering AAP/NRP, more on Neonatal transitional physiology, the evidenced based studies behind the guidelines, both the 5th and 6th edition of the Textbook for Neonatal Resuscitation along with an understanding of the nervous system and how that pertains to you in an emergency thus providing skills specific to performing neonatal resuscitation. Karen presents a broader understanding of how to think about resuscitating a newborn. She demonstrates the baby's perspective and experience of birth, as well as tools for babies regardless of where they are born and what happens to them in the birth.
Saturday, March 17th
Regular Workshop Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Class Location: Emergence Community Arts Collective (ECAC)
733 Euclid St NW 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20010
across from Baneker High School and Howard University, accessible by Metro subway and bus, parking in rear.
ICAN of Montgomery County: VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), CBAC (cesarean birth after cesarean), and Cesarean Recovery support group meetings take place regularly in Olney and Rockville, MD. See ICAN of Montgomery County for more info.
ICAN of DC: Meetings take place on the 3rd Sunday of the month, 4:00-5:00pm, 628 5th St NE, Basement
If you have any questions, please email icanofdc@yahoo.com. ICAN of DC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and families learn about making positive birth choices. For more information about ICAN, please visit ICAN-online.org.
CPM Symposium: March 16-19th, 2012 Warrenton, VA Featured speakers include Jennie Joseph, Brynne Potter, Cynthia Flynn, and Amy Romano. "Imagine for a moment spending three days with colleagues and friends in an idyllic country setting, delving deeply into our professional opportunities and challenges, examining cutting edge thinking about health care and education with experts in public policy, legislation, and business, exploring global and national trends as they might apply to midwifery, and learning from our peers who are breaking new ground in policy, practice and education. Join us to identify fresh approaches to old challenges together, and to create a renewed vision with concrete next steps for advancing professional midwifery in the United States."
Workshop: Meeting the Challenges for Today’s Doula March 24-25, 2012
Workshop for seasoned doulas interested in honing their skills with more advanced techniques. Workshop enrollees have the option of attending for both days or just one day. This workshop will earn doulas certified through DONA International 10 continuing education units (CEUs) for attendance for the entire workshop, 5 CEUs for attendance on Saturday, and 5 CEUs for attendance on Sunday (approval #248). The price for the workshop is $75 for Saturday, $75 for Sunday or $125 for both days. This workshop will fill quickly and will be very hands on (bring your rebozos!). Registration will close on March 1st. Registration forms received after this date will be contingent on space.
Logistics: The workshop will be held at George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.gwhospital.com/about-the-hospital
More Information Contact: Bobbie Humphrey
410 374 9565 specialdoula@aol.com
March 4, 2012: The Birth::Day Workshop from 1 pm to 3:30 pm at lil omm, $40 in advance, $45 at the door (includes materials fee)
How do you envision the unique birth of your baby? Join Michelle Cohen, yoga instructor, doula, and mom, to prepare for the arrival of your little one using flowing yoga sequences, guided visualization and the creation of a Birth Day vision board art canvas. This canvas can be used during labor, as a focal point, or simply in the weeks leading up to your birth to keep you focused on your goal. The workshop will end with time to cultivate community among fellow birthing mamas, to share birth wishes, resources, questions and apprehensions. All pregnancy stages and birth plans welcome—no prior yoga or art experience needed.
Postpartum Care from a Chinese Medical Perspective - March 10
Instructor: Diane Gioioso Certified by National Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomat in Acupuncture
Who Should Attend?
Class will be of special interest to birth and postpartum doulas, midwives and their assistants, and other birth care service professionals.
These topics will also be of interest to soon-to-be expectant mothers, expectant mothers, and mothers in their first year post-partum and their husbands/partners.
What Will Be Covered?
The three months after a woman gave birth in classical China was considered a critical time of restoration for her health for the rest of her life. Ideally, great care was given to the mother and to promote the bonding of mother and infant during what were regarded as "last stage" of a pregnancy. This class gives ways to support a woman body in the immediate stages after birth and next few months. "Mother roasting" and moxabustion techniques will be presented to close the uterus and create a proper environment for a reestablishment of fertility.
Breastfeeding issues will be addressed through acupressure and medicinal foods. External application of herbs and oils will be taught to help heal scars and tears. Traditional restorative recipes will be given to help with common imbalances and symptoms. This class will also give a framework for the alchemical changes that occur in a woman after birth and how to encourage a woman to embrace this new self.
The tools of change will be lifestyle changes, delicious recipes and dietary recommendations, acupressure and external application of Chinese herbs and essential oils. This is a great class which will add new tools for postpartum care for a healthier mother and family.
$80 per class
Register at http://bhdc-tcm-2012.eventbrite.com
Location: All classes 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Emergence Community Arts Collective, 733 Euclid Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
Blissborn Birth Hypnosis- Silver Spring
Enrollment is underway for Blissborn classes taught by Sara Shelley. www.calmbirthings.com. A few spaces left in the next session beginning early March.
Blissborn is an extremely comprehensive and well organized birth hypnosis program that teaches effective ways of using self-hypnosis to stay calm, release fear, control sensations and create the kind of satisfying birth experience you so desire. Each 2.5 hr. class features activities including hypnosis, discussion and special training for birth partners. A well-trained and well-informed partner is a huge part of this program!! Also included are 6 CD’s one for each class, and one for birth, along with a manual including special tools for making learning easy and effective.
For more information contact Sara at Sara@calmbirthings.com or call 301-681-3459.
Start the New Year with the Fertility Dialogues: Baby Talk and more. Led by Heather Gleason and Jeanine Cogan, Ph.D., Founders of Fertility Dialogues
The Fertility Dialogues is a local resource for women who have a strong desire to become a mom yet the journey is not unfolding as expected. Start this new year with 6-weeks of group coaching to help you navigate your choices and make the right decisions for you. The group coaching allows you to break through any obstacles to motherhood while enjoying the support of other women experiencing similar challenges.
Curious if this is right for you? Come to the first session on January 19th, 2012 as our guest and find out.
To RSVP for this initial session or to register for the series: Fertilitydialogues@gmail.com
Location: Downtown Takoma Park All subsequent sessions are Thursdays from 7-9 pm through February 23, 2012.
Six session series is $350. 202-352-3208
Takoma Mamas: a casual gathering of new mamas (dadas too) and their babies 0 - 4 months old.
Bring your highs, lows, questions, and tips to share! No topic is too big or too small.
WHAT: Takoma Mamas 6 (Class of Winter 2012)
WHO: Moms (or dads) and their 0 to 4 month old babies
WHEN: Every Wednesday
TIME: 2pm to 4pm
STARTS: January 11, 2012
ENDS: March 14, 2012
NOTE: Drop in any date or time!
WHERE: Takoma DC Library (416 Cedar St) - Basement Community Room (The side
entrance on 5th street is stroller accessible)
COST: Free!
ALSO: Breastfeeding friendly! Changing facility/bathroom on the basement level.
For more details: http://bit.ly/lcTmYm
DONA Birth Doula Workshop on March 2-3, 2011 near the Van Dorn Metro (Blue Line).
Please visit our website jmbirthconsultants.com for more information and to register.
This workshop will provide hands on education for providing physical and emotional support to the birthing women and their families. This is an excellent workshop for educating Labor and Delivery nurses on the value of providing emotional and physical support during the birth process.
Attending the entire workshop will meet the contact hour requirements for the DONA International Birth Doula certification.
Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard workshop on March 4th, 2011.
This workshop contains up to date, evidence based, scientific research information, for the doula, childbirth educator, maternal child health nurse, public health nurse, and peer counselor, who want to increase their knowledge of birth practices that effect breastfeeding and breastfeeding education. Proper latch-on techniques will be demonstrated, the effects of "just one" bottle will be discussed along with the health benefits of breastfeeding to mother and baby. This is an excellent workshop for those wishing to complete their DONA Birth Doula Certification.
Space is limited so register today at jmbirthconsultants.com!
Mothers' Monthly Self-Renewal Group:
Welcome Spring with self-renewal. Do you want to reconnect with who you are? Are you interested in new ideas for self-renewal & life balance? Join Jen Kogan, mother of two and a clinical social worker, for a monthly support group based upon The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal by Renee Trudeau. Group topics will include: Reconnecting with Who You Are, Strategies and Insights for Balanced Living, Managing Our Energy, Saying “No” and Asking for Help, The Transformative Power of Self-Care, Reclaiming Adventure & Unleashing Your Creativity. This group will meet on the first Tuesday of the month, for six months, starting in March from 12:30-2:30pm. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5, 7/3, and 8/7. Cost: $200 for non-members, $175 for members, which includes a copy of the book. Please email Jen at jenko108@gmail.com after registering, or to touch base prior to the first meeting. If interested in childcare please email info@lilomm.com
ICEA Professional Childbirth Educator Workshop
March 9-10, 2012 near the Van Dorn Metro. This is an excellent workshop for those looking to become childbirth educators.
This workshop is designed to offer basic training and to strengthen education skills for the childbirth educators, nurses, prenatal instructors, and others working with the childbearing family. Attending the entire workshop will meet the contact hour requirements for ICEA Childbirth Educator Certification.
For more information about this workshop visit jmbirthconsultants.com.
The International Childbirth Education Association believes in freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care. Visit ICEA.org for more information about the certification process.
The Midwifery Management of Neonatal Resuscitation workshop with Karen Strange, sponsored by DC Birthing Hands
Karen Strange will be covering AAP/NRP, more on Neonatal transitional physiology, the evidenced based studies behind the guidelines, both the 5th and 6th edition of the Textbook for Neonatal Resuscitation along with an understanding of the nervous system and how that pertains to you in an emergency thus providing skills specific to performing neonatal resuscitation. Karen presents a broader understanding of how to think about resuscitating a newborn. She demonstrates the baby's perspective and experience of birth, as well as tools for babies regardless of where they are born and what happens to them in the birth.
Saturday, March 17th
Regular Workshop Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Class Location: Emergence Community Arts Collective (ECAC)
733 Euclid St NW 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20010
across from Baneker High School and Howard University, accessible by Metro subway and bus, parking in rear.
ICAN of Montgomery County: VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), CBAC (cesarean birth after cesarean), and Cesarean Recovery support group meetings take place regularly in Olney and Rockville, MD. See ICAN of Montgomery County for more info.
ICAN of DC: Meetings take place on the 3rd Sunday of the month, 4:00-5:00pm, 628 5th St NE, Basement
If you have any questions, please email icanofdc@yahoo.com. ICAN of DC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and families learn about making positive birth choices. For more information about ICAN, please visit ICAN-online.org.
CPM Symposium: March 16-19th, 2012 Warrenton, VA Featured speakers include Jennie Joseph, Brynne Potter, Cynthia Flynn, and Amy Romano. "Imagine for a moment spending three days with colleagues and friends in an idyllic country setting, delving deeply into our professional opportunities and challenges, examining cutting edge thinking about health care and education with experts in public policy, legislation, and business, exploring global and national trends as they might apply to midwifery, and learning from our peers who are breaking new ground in policy, practice and education. Join us to identify fresh approaches to old challenges together, and to create a renewed vision with concrete next steps for advancing professional midwifery in the United States."
Workshop: Meeting the Challenges for Today’s Doula March 24-25, 2012
Workshop for seasoned doulas interested in honing their skills with more advanced techniques. Workshop enrollees have the option of attending for both days or just one day. This workshop will earn doulas certified through DONA International 10 continuing education units (CEUs) for attendance for the entire workshop, 5 CEUs for attendance on Saturday, and 5 CEUs for attendance on Sunday (approval #248). The price for the workshop is $75 for Saturday, $75 for Sunday or $125 for both days. This workshop will fill quickly and will be very hands on (bring your rebozos!). Registration will close on March 1st. Registration forms received after this date will be contingent on space.
Logistics: The workshop will be held at George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
www.gwhospital.com/about-the-hospital
More Information Contact: Bobbie Humphrey
410 374 9565 specialdoula@aol.com
