NEWSLETTER/ CALENDAR
April to June 2007
Announcement
Check out our new classes starting this summer! Preparing for Home Birth
Series and Preparing for Natural Childbirth: Drug Free Labor. Look in
The Birthing Tree Cooperative Classes and Programs section.
In this issue:
Used Baby Gear: “Looking for” and “For Sale”
Moms’ Connection: “Looking to Connect” and “Moms
Groups/ Play Groups”
Special Offer: 10% off Spa Treatments for tired moms!
Resources: Events, Services and Products
The Birthing Tree Cooperative Classes and Programs
Used Baby Gear
Looking For:
Wanted: Jogging stroller in good shape. Call 690-0433 or e-mail ski505@hotmail.com.
We are looking for a back pack and baby jogger. Email annemanzler@earthlink.net
Looking for an infant car seat in good condition. Needed around July
1, 2007. Please call Pamela Emsden 983-2856.
For Sale:
Please contact Kolleen at (505) 501-9747 for the following: (All items
are OBO!)
1. 2 sets of LANACare Ecological wool breast pads. Never opened , wool
pads are chemically untreated to maintain their natural lanolin. They
come with a 20% lanolin wash and care instructions. Lanolin itself is
naturally antibacterial so these are not only great for the environment
but naturally protective for your skin. If you would like to check the
source website it is www.danishwool.com I am offering both sets of "softline" pads
(medium) and the soap for $32.00 (originally 39.99 + shipping)OBO
2. Baby Bjorn gently used. Dark denim (very cute) with the longest adjustable
straps. $35 (way too much originally)
3. New Native Baby sling. ORGANIC cotton. Never used but washed once.
Cream color . Size XL...great for dads. $30 ($48 originally)
4. Dr. Sears baby sling in box, never used. Includes instructional DVD.
Denim color. $30($39 originally + shipping)
5. Graco Snugride infant carseat. Blue and khaki plaid cover. Easy to
detach. USED but in great shape. $25
Kettler Tipp-Topp Beechwood high chair for sale, 6 months old, like-new.
Originally $189.99 Now $100. Made in Germany. Email yuki@moderngoods.com
or Call Yuki @ 699-3090
Jenny Lind style crib and mattress $100, changing table mattress $10
Call 757-3655
I have Barely Worn and some Never Worn Maternity
clothes for sale. Several
dresses, skirts, suits that were worn one time each. Spring/Summer outfits
also that were never worn and still have the ticket attached. Please
call for more information: Lori 505-474-5340
Moms’ Connection:
Looking to Connect:
Mom-to-be in mid-30s seeks other smart, down-to-earth moms-to-be (and
moms who recently gave birth) for lunch, conversation, mutual support.
E-mail ThreeGracesDesign@hotmail.com or call 231-8809
Nicolas Blümel, age 4 ½ would like to join a German speaking
play/or study group in the Santa Fe area. Call 690-5423
Anyone interested in a support group for single moms? Call Kate at 982-9375
or email at sacredtransitions@msn.com
Anyone interested in a support group for mothers of children 0-10? Call
Kate at 982-9375 or email at sacredtransitions@msn.com
Moms Groups/ Play Groups
First Time Mom’s Group / End of pregnancy, newborn and babies
welcome! contact Jessica jessicabcooper@comcast.net
Career Mom’s Group contact barbachano@earthlink.net Christina 424-9465
MOMS club of Santa Fe-Southwest is a non-profit group for stay-at-home
moms offering playgroups, activities, and support. Interested moms can
contact Anna at 984-1635 or write to sfmomsclub@hotmail.com
Mothers, Moms, Madres, Mommies! Make yourself a priority in a meaningful,
deep, healing way! Sit in circle with other Mothers and revel in inspiration,
love and support. Explore virtues such as kindness, gratitude, and generosity
and focus on nurturing yourself. If you wonder if a circle could be for
you, e-mail me and I’ll keep you informed as new circles unfold
in 2007. Harmony West harmonyrosewest@earthlink.net
Support Group for pregnant and postpartum moms with anxiety and depression
Fridays at 11:00am-12:00pm. Friendly, confidential and nurturing. Donation
$25/ Medicaid accepted. Call 982-9375 or email at sacedtransitions@msn.com
Special Offer:
Santa Fe Ob/Gyn is pleased to announce the addition of our new spa services.
We would like to extend a 10% discount off of our massage (prenatal
and postpartum included!) and facial services when you mention The
Birthing Tree at the time of appointment scheduling. We use all organic
products in our treatments. Please visit our website http://www.santafeobgyn.com/
to find out more about the services we offer. Call 988-4922 for an
appointment!
Resources:
Events:
Neonatal Recessitation Certification with Karen Strange in Taos, N.M.
March 31st 2007. Call 505 770 1470 for more information
Come sit in a unique, sacred Circle of Mothers. Open Spring Mothering
Circles
Wednesdays: April 11 and May 9 from 6:00-8:00pm. $15 per circle.
Pre-registration required by the Monday before each Circle. To register,
call Harmony West, M.O.M. at 473-2780 or email harmonyrosewest@earthlink.net
Project Life Stories is producing its third annual benefit
for Many Mothers.
“Awakening Into Motherhood”, original, engaging, and poignant
monologues,
will be performed Saturday, May 12th - Mother’s Day weekend - at
Santa Fe
Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Reception and silent auction start 6:45 p.m.
Tickets $25, 505-983-5984.
Services/Classes:
Breastfeeding? Or Considering it?? La Leche League of Santa Fe offers
mother-to-mother support through monthly meetings and our help referral
line. We meet on the second Friday of each month at 10 A.M. in the Vitamin
Cottage, 3328 Cerrillos Road. Call 989-5808 for more information and
visit http://www.lalecheleague.org/
Birth Center offers beautiful birthing rooms in Taos to give birth with
licensed midwives. We have big tubs for waterbirth in each room. We offer
prenatal, birth and
postpartum care. Free consults. Insurance and medicaid are accepted.
Join our growing Santa Fe clientele. Visit our website www.midwiferycenter.org
or call for more info. (505) 758-1216
IMPACT Personal Safety is a local nonprofit organization that is dedicated
to ending the cycle of violence by teaching awareness, violence prevention,
personal safety and self-defense skills to adults and children. For more
information visit their website at www.IMPACTPersonalSafety.org or call
505-992-8833. You can also email IPS@IMPACTPersonalSafety.org.
Professional Nanny Seeking Full-time Position to begin in April. B.S.
Degree in Child Development, Certified Childbirth Assistant, and Mother
with over 26 years professional child care experience. Live-out position
desired .Specializing in Newborn and infant care. Call Laura@473-0368.
Kate Dow, PhD., LPCC Sacred Transitions, Inc. Individual,
couple and family counseling for new parent stresses, mother moods and marital struggles.
Insurance/Medicaid accepted. Call 982-9375 or email at sacredtransitions@msn.com
A new baby thrives on love, care and attention and so does a new mother.
Many Mothers provides a volunteer support network
to Santa Fe moms during
the
crucial first months after a birth . To learn more about the service
or to
volunteer call Julie Peet 505-670-1106 or visit www.manymothers.org.
BABY CARRIER CLASS Modern carriers based on centuries old concepts allow
you to comfortably carry an infant or toddler. Pouch slings, rings slings,
mei tais, soft back carriers and wraps. Classes will be held approximately
every 3 weeks. For more information contact M'Liss at #424-0619 or email
at mastelzer@earthlink.net.
FAM JAM! Music Together®: Fabulous music and movement program for
families with newborns, babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners!
In its 20th year, Music Together® is taught in 14 countries and most
of the United States. Research-based, experiential, heartfelt, playful
and FUN for children and caregivers. Materials (CD's & Songbook)
included in tuition. SPRING 2007 Semester begins MARCH 26th and runs
10 weeks. Classes offered weekday mornings, after-school, evenings and
weekends. PJ's class Thursdays at 6:45pm! ENROLLMENT IS IN PROGRESS:
enroll securely online at www.famjam.net or call 466-6999
Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Classes: Linda Spackman teaches yoga classes
for expectant and new mothers every Monday and Wednesday 10:45 – 12:15
at Yoga Source, 901 W. San Mateo. Classes feature appropriate poses to
support the multitude of changes during pregnancy and postpartum. Classes
are lively, upbeat and embracing. A great place to get to know other
moms. Babies up to 6 mos. welcome. Info 989-9846 or 982-0990
Comadres Midwifery Services, Shiela VanDerveer, CPM PO Box 2906 Taos,
NM 87571 (505) 613-2530 Comprehensive care for clients who desire a homebirth
and have low risk pregnancies including vaginal births after cesareans.
Our services include well woman care, sexual health education/counseling,
herbal medicine consultations and cranial sacral therapy.
INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES for parents and foster parents.
Enjoy bonding and communication with your infant or child of any age
through loving touch and massage! Small relaxed group or private classes.
Sliding scale. Please call for information and registration. Sivan Wind,
RN, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Infant Massage Instructor 505-473-3737
Dandelion Preschool is accepting applications for the summer of 2007
and for the 2007-2008 school year. Offering child-centered learning for
ages 3-5 with an emphasis on developing strong social skills and fostering
a love of school. Call 995-9869 or e-mail Stephanie@DandelionPreschool
Now accepting applications for the Dragonfly School
for Nature and Science, a new private elementary school opening in the fall of 2007. Serving
grades K-3 with experienced teachers, a commitment to academic excellence,
and hands-on science education. Call 995-9869 or e-mail Nancy@DragonflySchool
Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes New Session April 11th, 6:30
pm Contact Marjorie OReilly 670-8047 0r e-mail mrg8f9g08@earthlink.net
Products
Introducing the “birth” of eBeanstalk.com. A team of child
specialists and the Mother Board,sm looked at, played with, and selected
400 of the best developmental toys (from 5,000).Also included is an instruction
card, written by eBeanstalk’s child specialists that provide Graduated
Play Ideas to get the most out of each toy. In addition, consumers receive
a one year subscription to Parenting Magazine.
eBeanstalk code - M2 PFT – use this for 10% off any purchase at
checkout! Ebeanstalk.com
Santa Fe-based Mothering Magazine is a national bimonthly magazine that
reports on natural family living. Articles cover pregnancy, childbirth
options, breastfeeding, educational alternatives and family health issues.
Come visit our office at 1807 Second Street, Ste. 100. Check out our
lending library and local resource section. Pick up our latest issue
and see for yourself why families all over the world trust Mothering.
Would you like to try a free sample of Arbonne International’s
Swiss Skin Care- a botanically based, results oriented product? Thinking
of working from home and wondering what might work for you? For info
about either or both of the above contact Elenya Grafals, Independent
Consultant-Area Manager at elenyais@comcast.net or 505-690-0264.
The Birthing Tree Cooperative Childbirth Preparation Classes
**Prepare for Home Birth A new series of five classes, specifically for
women and partners preparing for a home birth. This series presents exercises
and information to explore the emotional and physical journey of labor
and birth. The classes address pain coping, partner support and facing
unexpected interventions. This holistic preparation gives birthing mothers
and their support people skills to embrace the challenges of birth.
Childbirth Preparation Classes New series begin monthly. Six supportive,
informative classes to prepare expectant parents for the tasks of labor,
birth and parenting. Taught by doulas to help build confidence in normal
birth, preparation for informed choices in the hospital setting and connection
with other expectant couples. Series includes the breastfeeding class
and St. Vincent hospital tour.
**Natural Childbirth This one evening class is meant to supplement the
Childbirth Preparation Classes. This class is for moms who prefer to
labor without medicine or medical interventions. We will discuss emotional
challenges, partner support, and communicating with your care provider.
We will also discuss facing unexpected interventions and embracing the
birth you are given. Offered monthly.
Refresher Course An opportunity for experienced moms to connect with
this baby, review pain coping and prepare the family for a new baby.
St. Vincent Hospital Tour offered once a month.
Breastfeeding Class A one evening class to present the basics and prepare
moms to breastfeed. Offered once a month.
Private Classes Conveniently scheduled private sessions for childbirth
preparation, labor, birth and parenting.
The Birthing Tree Cooperative and Santa Fe Ob/Gyn, Dr. Lynore Martinez
and Jennifer Stauss, NP provide Group Prenatal Care to their pregnant
patients. Group Prenatal Care is a community approach to prenatal care
based on a nationwide model proven to improve pregnancy outcomes. In
Group Prenatal Care a patient will receive quality medical care and pregnancy
education in a group setting. Visits will be in a group of six to eight
women with similar due dates. At each monthly appointment the group participates
in their medical check up as well as discusses questions and concerns
with each other, Dr. Martinez, Jennifer Stauss, NP and Abby Bordner,
Director of The Birthing Tree Cooperative. These discussions will provide
a strong foundation of information and support during your pregnancy
as well as an opportunity to spend more time with her doctor. Visit their
website at SantaFeObGyn.com or call for an appointment 988-4922
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