Birth Options Resource Network http://born-midwest.org Promoting Resources and Providing Education Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:01:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Jun ‘10 New-Parent Forum http://born-midwest.org/jun-10-new-parent-forum/ http://born-midwest.org/jun-10-new-parent-forum/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:01:19 +0000 born http://born-midwest.org/?p=50 Healthy Body, Healthy Birth, Healthy Baby

Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant?  Join us
as we discuss how proper nutrition, exercise, chiropractic
care, acupuncture and prenatal massage all contribute to
achieving a healthy body, birth and baby!  Pregnancy and
birth professionals will be sharing up-to-date, evidence
based information, with an opportunity for open discussion
and questions. 

Topics may include but are not limited to:

      *Staying fit- what type of exercise is best for pregnancy and after?
      *Eating for two- getting the most out of your diet
      *Have you seen your chiropractor lately?
      *Acupuncture and massage - finding relief from the discomforts of pregnancy

When: Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 10:30am-Noon

Where: McDonald Center Conference Room, 
            University of Sioux Falls, 22nd & Summit, Sioux Falls
            (See directions below)
 
Cost: FREE  

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Driving Directions for USF McDonald Center:
Parking Permits are NOT required on the weekend in the
following two lots.  If you are at 22nd and Summit, go South
on Summit. Take a right into the first driveway to the West.  
Park anywhere.  The McDonald building is well labeled and
directly Southwest of the parking lot. 

If you are at 22nd and Menlo turn South on Menlo.  Take a left
on the first driveway to the East…but Do Not go straight East. 
Follow the driveway up the hill to the North.  This will take you
to a parking lot directly in front of the McDonald Center building.  

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Crying is a normal, everyday activity in the lives of most babies,
but it can be very distressing for the new parents!   Since they
can’t talk, crying is the only way a baby has to communicate.  
Join us to learn (and practice!!) several baby-calming techniques
that have worked for many families and feel more confident about
meeting the needs of your own baby.


We will also be discussing babywearing, so bring along your sling,
moby-style baby wrap, or whatever baby carrier you may already
have for helpful suggestions in using it.  We will have a variety of
baby carriers on hand to be available to try out at the forum.  


Additional topics may include but are not limited to:

      *  Is cloth diapering for me?

      *  Homemade baby foods- tips and hints

      *  Babyproofing your home

 

 

When: Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 10:30am-Noon

Where: McDonald Center Conference Room, 
            University of Sioux Falls, 22nd & Summit, Sioux Falls
            (See directions below)
Cost: FREE

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Driving Directions for USF McDonald Center: 
 
Parking Permits are NOT required on the weekend in the
following two lots.  If you are at 22nd and Summit, go South
on Summit. Take a right into the first driveway to the West.  
Park anywhere.  The McDonald building is well labeled and
directly Southwest of the parking lot.
 
If you are at 22nd and Menlo turn South on Menlo.  Take a left
on the first driveway to the East…but Do Not go straight East. 
Follow the driveway up the hill to the North.  This will take you
to a parking lot directly in front of the McDonald Center building.    

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]]> http://born-midwest.org/may-10-new-parent-forum/feed/ Apr ‘10 New-Parent Forum http://born-midwest.org/apr-10-new-parent-forum/ http://born-midwest.org/apr-10-new-parent-forum/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:36:09 +0000 born http://born-midwest.org/?p=48 Pregnant to Parent…Now What?

Making the transition from pregnancy to parenthood is an
exciting, but sometimes scary event!  Every family and every
baby is different.  Join us as we take some practical ideas for
the new postpartum family directly from moms with babies
of their own.  Learn what preparations can help make this
special transition time as smooth as possible. Topics may
include but are not limited to:

      *  Survival guide for the first 6 weeks

      *  Life with a newborn

      *  Breastfeeding basics

      *  Rookie dad’s- what’s fatherhood really like?

 

When: Saturday, April 3, 2010 @ 10:30am-Noon

Where: McDonald Center Conference Room, 
            University of Sioux Falls, 22nd & Summit, Sioux Falls
            (See directions below)
Cost: FREE  

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Driving Directions for USF McDonald Center: 
 

Parking Permits are NOT required on the weekend in the
following two lots.  If you are at 22nd and Summit, go South
on Summit. Take a right into the first driveway to the West.  
Park anywhere.  The McDonald building is well labeled and
directly Southwest of the parking lot. 

If you are at 22nd and Menlo turn South on Menlo.  Take a left
on the first driveway to the East…but Do Not go straight East. 
Follow the driveway up the hill to the North.  This will take you
to a parking lot directly in front of the McDonald Center building.    

 

 

 

]]> http://born-midwest.org/apr-10-new-parent-forum/feed/ Mar ‘10 New-Parent Forum http://born-midwest.org/mar-10-new-parent-forum/ http://born-midwest.org/mar-10-new-parent-forum/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:44:09 +0000 born http://born-midwest.org/?p=47 Creating The Birth You Want!

   

We invite you to join us as we discuss the labor and birth experience! Pregnancy and birth professionals will be available to provide accurate, current information, and to answer questions. Topics may include but are not limited to: 

*Who’s Who On Your Birth Team

*Comfort Measures For Labor

*Do I Need A Doula?

*Natural Childbirth- What’s All The Fuss About?

*Do I Need a Birth Plan?

 

 

When: Saturday, March 6th,  10:30-Noon

 

Where: McDonald Center Conference Room,

University of Sioux Falls, 22nd & Summit, Sioux Falls 

 

Cost: FREE

Visit our website at www.born-midwest.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Healthy Body, Healthy Birth, Healthy Baby”

 

Pregnant, or thinking about becoming pregnant? Join us as we discuss how proper nutrition, exercise, chiropractic care,  acupuncture, and prenatal massage all contribute to achieving a healthy body, birth, and baby! Pregnancy and birth professionals will be sharing up to date, evidence based information, with an opportunity for open discussion and questions.

 

When: Saturday, February 6th 10:30am to Noon

Where: Ronning Library, 3100 E. 49th St., Sioux Falls

Cost: FREE


Sponsor: Birth Options Resource Network (BORN)

** Visit out website at www.BORN-midwest.org **

 

Next Forum: Sat March 6, 2010 @ 10:30am-Noon

 

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BABY  RESOURCE  FAIR

 

WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2009
                      1:00 - 4:30pm
WHERE: Elegant Mommy, 2109 West 49th Street, Sioux Falls 
                     (49th Street and Western Avenue)
WHAT: Join us for a fun event dedicated to pregnancy,
              birth and new parenting!
  •   Information on all kinds of great resources for pregnant and new parents. 
  •   Lots of shopping for you and baby…and gift-giving too!

   Where we are all about babies…and their families!! 

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Birth Options Resource Network Annual Meeting
WHEN: Monday, November 16, 2009, 7:00-8:30pm
WHERE: Ronning Library, 3100 East 49th, Sioux Falls
               (49th Street and Southeastern Avenue)
WHO: Open to anyone interested in babies and their families
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   Crying is a normal, everyday activity in the lives of most babies, but it can be very distressing for the parents!   Since they can’t talk, crying is the only way a baby has to communicate.   Join us to learn (and practice!!) several baby-calming techniques that have worked for many families and feel more confident about meeting the needs of your own baby.
   We will also be discussing babywearing, so bring along your sling, moby-style baby wrap, or any baby carrier for helpful suggestions for use.   

 

When:  Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10:30am - Noon

Where:  Ronning Library, 3100 E 49th, Sioux Falls (49th St & Southeastern Ave)

Who:  Anyone interested in pregnancy, babies, and new parenthood

Cost:  FREE

Sponsored by:  Birth Options Resource Network (BORN) 
                             www.born-midwest.org 
 

Coming Up: – “Resource Baby Fair”  — Saturday, December 5, 2009

 

]]> http://born-midwest.org/nov-09-new-parent-forum/feed/ Oct ‘09 New-Parent Forum http://born-midwest.org/oct-09-new-parent-forum/ http://born-midwest.org/oct-09-new-parent-forum/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:30:51 +0000 born http://born-midwest.org/?p=41 Topic: “From Pregnant to Parent…Now What?”

   Making the transition from pregnancy to parenthood is an exciting, but sometimes scary event!  Every family and every baby is different. Join us as we take some practical ideas for the new postpartum family directly from moms with babies of their own.  Learn what preparations can help make this special transition time as smooth as possible.   

 

When:  Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Where:  Ronning Library, 3100 E 49th, Sioux Falls (49th St & Southeastern Ave)

Who:  Anyone interested in pregnancy, babies, and new parenthood

Cost:  FREE

Sponsored by:  Birth Options Resource Network (BORN) 
                             www.born-midwest.org 
 

Coming Up: – “Baby Calming”  - Saturday, November 7th, 2009

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“Comfort Measures for Labor & Birth”

 

Mini-stations will be set up to demonstrate and experiment with at least 25 different comfort techniques for labor and birth using upright positions, massage, aromatherapy, the birth ball, plus much more! This information is intended to help you become aware of some of the options and choices expectant mothers can make to better cope with the last hours of pregnancy!

 

When: Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: RONNING LIBRARY, 3100 East 49th, Sioux Falls
              (49th St and Southeastern Ave)

Who: Anyone interested in pregnancy, babies, and new parenthood

Cost: FREE

Sponsored by: Birth Options Resource Network (BORN)
                           www.born-midwest.org

Coming Up: — “From Pregnant to Parent…Now What?” — October 1, 2009

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