New-Parent Forum

New-Parent Forums

Expecting a baby in today’s busy world can be exhausting!   With your regular daily activities, doctor appointments, rearranging schedules, plus work or school, you may have found it hard to “enjoy” your pregnancy.

The New-Parent Forums are designed for expectant and new parents to explore interesting topics in a very casual setting with others at a similar place in their lives.

There is a different topic category featured each month: Pregnancy, Labor & Birth, Postpartum, and New Baby.   These topics are additional to the information that you receive from your health care provider and/or prenatal classes and are not meant to be a substitute.   We encourage moms (and dads too!) to attend and enjoy the company of others experiencing the childbearing year.

Attending a free New-Parent Forum provides a great opportunity to relax, socialize, and enjoy good conversation!  New-Parent Forums are held the first Saturday of each month in the McDonald Center Conference Room, at the University of Sioux Falls, 22nd and Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 
See detailed directions below…

2010 Dates and Topics include:
Saturday, March 6th 10:30-Noon       Cost:FREE
Location: McDonald Center Conference Room, USF Campus
Topic: Creating the Birth You Want
      *Who’s who on your birth team
      *Comfort measures for labor and birth
      *Do I need a doula?
      *Natural childbirth- what’s all the fuss about?
      *What’s a birth plan?
 
Saturday, April 3rd 10:30-Noon        Cost:FREE
Location: McDonald Center Conference Room, USF Campus
Topic: Pregnant to Parent…….Now What?!
      *Survival guide for the first 6 weeks
      *Life with a newborn
      *Breastfeeding basics
      *Rookie dad’s- what’s fatherhood really like?
 
Saturday, May 1st 10:30-Noon      Cost:FREE
Location: McDonald Center Conference Room, USF Campus
Topic: Oh, Baby!
      *Calming your little one
      *Is cloth diapering for me?
      *Homemade baby foods- tips and hints
      *Babyproofing your home
 
Saturday, June 5th 10:30-Noon     Cost:FREE
Location: McDonald Center Conference Room, USF Campus
Topic: Healthy Body, Healthy Birth, Healthy Baby
      *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 today?
      *Acupuncture and massage- finding relief from the discomforts of pregnancy
 
All forums are FREE and will allow time for open discussion, and questions. Join pregnancy and birth professionals as we provide accurate, and up to date information for new and expecting families!
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***Because the schedule is subject to change, check the updated information available on the Home Page of our website at www.born-midwest.org***
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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 22 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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