NEWSLETTER/ CALENDAR January-March 2007

The Birthing Tree Cooperative is a group of midwives, doulas, educators and mothers providing inspiring and innovative support for pregnancy, birth and parenthood. We offer childbirth preparation classes, seminars, doula services, postpartum support and parenting workshops.

In this issue:
Parenting Classes
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 Parents!
Resources: Family Services, Classes and “Products

The Birthing Tree Cooperative Classes and Programs

Parenting Classes offered by The Birthing Tree Jan. - March
For detailed course descriptions go to www.thebirthingtree.com

Parenting Your Preschooler: Jan. 18th and 25th
Clearing the Way for Harmonious Living: Jan. 23rd and 30th
The Language of Connection and Cooperation Level One: begins Feb. 6th
Meditation for Parents: Feb. 7th
Siblings Without Rivalry Level Two: begins Feb. 8th
Unconditional Parenting: Feb. 21st and 28th
Raising Cain: Exploring the Inner Lives of Boys: Mar. 20th and 27th
Email thebirthingtree@aol.com or call 690-3492 to register

Used Baby Gear

Looking For:

Wanted: Jogging stroller in good shape. Needed by May 2007. Call 660-9809 or e-mail ThreeGracesDesign@hotmail.com

I am seeking a backpack carrier, any make and model, to carry an infant and looking for winter snow suit, winter jacket and winter clothes for a girl sized 18 to 24 months. Please call Kathryn at 699-5949.

I am looking for a child's wooden rocking chair. Please contact Carol at ctyroler@netzero.net or 466.4465

Looking to buy a toddler bed and a carseat for a small toddler under 30 pounds. Melinda Griego 476-8075

We are looking for a back pack and baby jogger. Email annemanzler@earthlink.net

For Sale:

WINTER GEAR FOR KIDS Molehill winter parka waterproof shell with fleece liner. Size 2T Black/blue-ish Purple & green $25, Mountain Sprouts winter softshell jacket with polartech fleece lining. Size Small (3-4T) Black $30, Ecco winter boots with velcro straps. Size 26 (children) for 3-4 year old. Blue & Green. $20, Acorn fleece house slippers with leather feet, size K 6-8. Brand new, never used $10, Wool baseball cap with fluffy "rabbit ears" that velcro up or drop down to cover ears. 3-4 year old size New, never used $10, Alpha Elite car seat will hold child up to 65 pounds. For better security than a booster seat! Latch or seat belt anchoring. 5 point harness, washable cover. Forward facing only, for larger kids. Used only a couple weeks on an RV trip. $60 ($140 new) Sol & Cleo Hill 986-0309 or solhill@mac.com

Wooden Baby Crib and Mattress, Wooden High Chair, Foot Stool for a
rocking chair, Plastic Booster Seat, Plastic Bath, New-Never-Been-Used Evenflow Expansion Swing Gate. Priced from $5-$70. Santa Fe. Please call with inquires (505) 982-4134 Peg.

Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio infant car seat, with LATCH system. Used for short time and still in brand new condition (purchased earlier this year). This is the safest car seat available. Fits infant up to 20 pounds and 26 inches. Seat interchanges with multiple strollers. $75 If interested, call Gretchen at 466-2721.

Graco Swing $25, Saucer with attached toys & gadgets $30, Older Jogging stroller $55
Miscellaneous cloths newborn to 12 months Contact Carol at ctyroler@netzero.net

BABY CLOTHING BUSINESS FOR SALE: Internet business, great for computer savvy person who wants to work from home. Brand Identity, Website, Inventory, commerce (Yahoo), Mailing List and Trademark Registration in place. Free training included in sale. For a peek, visit www.babyloco.com, questions/offers email info@babyloco.com Asking Price: $10,000.00 OBO

Moms’ Connection:

Looking to Connect:

Mom-to-be in mid-30s seeks other smart, down-to-earth moms-to-be for lunch, conversation, mutual support. E-mail threeGracesDesign@hotmail.com or Call
660-9809 .

I am looking to hook-up with other moms who live in Eldorado who have young kids, and want to connect. Please call Carol at 466.4465

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

Single Mom’s Group: contact Carol 466-4465 ctyroler@netzero.net

11-16 month weekly playgroup which is meeting the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2:30-4 and the first and third Monday of the month from 3:30-5. Please contact Carol at ctyroler@netzero.net or 466.4465

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:
Please contact Abby at TheBirthingTree@aol.com or 690-3492 if you want to post in the Community Resources/ Announcement section of the newsletter. This is a quarterly newsletter.

Services/ Classes:

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 January, 2007. Harmony West
harmonyrosewest@earthlink.net

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/

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.

Kate Dow, PhD., LPCC Sacred Transitions, Inc. Therapy and groups for new parent stresses, mother moods and marital struggles. Group for pregnant and postpartum moms with anxiety and depression Fridays at 10:30am. Insurance/ Medicaid accepted. Call 982-9375

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.

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

Products:

Fleece baby gear made by local mom. Sling fits across shoulder and comfortably carries baby hands free and as close as possible to you. It is compact, enabling you to slip it into even the smallest diaper bag. Slings are durable, made from no pill fleece, are machine washable and come in a variety of colors. One size fits most, smaller and larger sizes available on request. Custom tailored fleece sleepsacs and outerwear for winter months also available. Slings $30, sleepsacs and outerwear $45. Contact Holly Call at 820-0272.

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.

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.

The Birthing Tree Cooperative Programs/ Classes

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 an educator from 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