This February our board of directors is working hard to share the love with the Mamas who will participate in our Prepared Mommy Camp this year, we have three signed up so far and a month to go before our first meeting so we are hoping for lots more registrations soon! We are hosting a virtual baby shower to gather the items we give to our Mamas to take home at the end of each workshop, all are welcome to participate in any way you are able. We have a facebook group playing baby shower games and winning prizes all month long, we have an Amazon baby registry with items we are hoping to collect, and we are glad to find a new home for extra new pregnancy and baby related items that you may have laying around the house. I have included the links to the facebook shower and baby registry below, as well as a list of items we are seeking. We will be collecting items and celebrating with some snacks at our regular monthly meeting on February 27th.
The Birth Circle Amazon Baby Register
Prepared Mommy Camp 2019 Facebook Virtual Baby Shower
List of new/unopened baby items:
Diapers/wipes (any size)
Sleep Sack
Onesies/clothes
Diaper cream/bath products
Board books for baby
Baby carriers
Hooded baby towel
Breastfeeding cover
Small toys/stuffed animals/rattles
Baby instruments/shakers
Postpartum pads, nursing pads
Can accept gently used:
Board books
Baby Carriers
*We can accept larger used items such as bouncy seats, high chairs, baby baths, etc. on the day of camp, we do not have adequate storage for these items in advance but they are appreciated by many of our participants.
Ariel Carver
Executive Director, The Birth Circle
director@athensbirthcircle.com
740-652-6262
Play Group
Tuesday, February 5th
Join Birth Circle member Maira and her children for an informal free play and socializing in the children’s section of the Athens Library every first Tuesday of the month, 3-5 pm.
Loss Support Group
Thursday, February 7th, 6:30 pm
Central Avenue Church, 73 Central Ave., Athens
If you are in need of support because of a pregnancy loss or the loss of your child, you are welcome to join us every first Thursday of the month for this support group. These meetings are free and facilitated by a professional social worker. All family members, such as grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles, as well as friends, are welcome. Childcare is provided.
Postpartum Support Group
Friday, February 8th from 2:30- 4:00 pm
Athens Library
There will be a Postpartum Support Group for Moms that are battling the blues, blah’s, and the super hard stuff. Those who wish to will have the opportunity to share their postpartum story and create a circle of mutual support with other Mamas who are struggling during this intense time. A representative from Hopewell Health will be available at the meeting in addition to mom – to – mom support. Please feel free to share this!
Mama Walks
Wednesday, February 13th
Market on State (for the winter months)
Meet in the center of the mall from 5:45-6:00 pm, and we will walk from 6:00-7: 00 pm.
Join Birth Circle board member Leanne and her baby for a casual stroller walk in the mall. A great chance to meet new moms, socialize, and get a little exercise!
Monthly Meeting and Baby Shower!
Wednesday, February 27th, 7 pm at the Athens Library
WOUB Learning Lab Early Childhood Specialist, Jackie Casey will be sharing strategies to make screen time family time. We will be taking a closer look at the recommended guidelines from the American Association of Pediatrics research on appropriate ages for screens and recommendations for co-viewing and co-playing.
Also, enjoy snacks and celebrate the love we are able to share with our Prepared Mommy Camp Participants. All are welcome whether or not you have a contribution.
Prepared Mommy Camp
We are pleased to announce the continuation of our Prepared Mommy Camp Program in 2019. The spring session will include March 9th, April 13th, May 11th, and June 8th. This Camp is geared toward providing birth and parenting education and community building with young Mamas age 23 and under, though when we do have extra space and are glad to include others as well. More information, as well as a video and the registration form, can be found on our website. We deeply appreciate your support!
https://www.athensbirthcircle.org/prepared-mommy-camp/
Meals for Families
Let The Birth Circle community cook for you! If you’ve just had a baby, if you are going through another type of transition in your family, or have experienced a loss, The Birth Circle is more than happy to organize a meal calendar to help support you. If you are interested in receiving meals, providing meals or both, please contact our Meals For Families Coordinator, Ariel Carver at arielrose.carver@gmail.com for more information.