http://born-midwest.org Promoting Resources and Providing Education Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:15:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://born-midwest.org/jun-10-new-parent-forum/ Oh, Baby! 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 ... http://born-midwest.org/may-10-new-parent-forum/ 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 ... http://born-midwest.org/apr-10-new-parent-forum/ 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 ... http://born-midwest.org/mar-10-new-parent-forum/ "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 ... http://born-midwest.org/feb-10-new-parent-forum/ * 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 ... http://born-midwest.org/dec-09-baby-resource-fair-2/ * 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 * http://born-midwest.org/2009-born-annual-meeting/ Topic: "Baby Calming"    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 ... http://born-midwest.org/nov-09-new-parent-forum/ 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 ... http://born-midwest.org/oct-09-new-parent-forum/ * "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 ... http://born-midwest.org/september-09-new-parent-forum/