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NEWSLETTER/ CALENDAR July - September 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, doula
services, postpartum support and parenting workshops.
Announcement
You can now view our calendar of upcoming events, workshops and classes
at our website, www.thebirthingtree.com! You can also register online!
A HUGE thank you to PearsonKramer, local internet business specialists
and full service web design and development firm. www.pearsonkramer.com
In this issue:
Community Members Looking For:
Used Baby Gear For Sale
Moms’ Connection: “Moms Groups/ Play Groups”
Resources: Events, Services and Products
The Birthing Tree Cooperative Classes and Programs
Looking For:
LOOKING FOR SPANISH SPEAKER TO “TEACH” SPANISH TO TODDLERS
AND INFANTS Job requirements: fluency in Spanish, comfort with small
children, ability to develop “curriculum”. Please contact
Jessica Cooper 505.216.9414
Professional Nanny seeking Full-time live out position. B.S.degree in
Child Development, Certified Childbirth Assistant, Experienced Mom, with
over 25 years of professional childcare experience. Newborns and infants
are my specialty. Call Laura 473-0368 H. 577-4115 C.
If you have newborn clothes that you would like
to donate, I would be
glad to store and distribute to new moms who are in need. Please call
me to make arrangements. Marcia Panagakos, LISW, Social Worker , St.
Vincent's Hospital, Women's Services and Pediatrics. 699-1247
Need part-time babysitter for 18 month old boy. Saturday and Sunday only
from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mother works shift work incl. weekends. Father
is active duty in the Army. Prefer non-smoker, experienced person. Please
contact Lynette at 424-0196 hm.
For Sale:
Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper - $65 (retails for $135), Kolcraft Cuddle
'N Care Rocking Bassinet - $40 (retails for $90) Both 8 months old and
in excellent condition. Manuals included. Call Adrienne: 954-5504.
A beautiful baby crib for sale $100.00. Hardly used. Baby's Arm’s
Reach never used, just assembled $75.00 Call Dina at 820-6211 or email
at zaf_din@hotmail.com
Arm's Reach mini co-sleeper. Never used, $125; $140 with leg extensions.
Contact Kristen at 438-6076 or kristenpeterson@msn.com
2 large bags of maternity clothes- all seasons, everything from casual,
comfortable to really nice, styley items. Sizes 6-8. $125. Call Teresa
480-6888.
Barely Worn and some Never Worn Maternity clothes For Sale--CHEAP! Several
dresses, skirts, casual tops, and suits that were worn one time each.
Spring/Summer outfits also that were never worn and still have the sales
ticket attached. Sizes 8-10. Please call for more information: Lori 505-474-5340
dark "cherry" finish convertible crib--barely used, organic
crib bumper w/organic cotton cover, combo infant car seat & carrier
sold as set. Shar-983-4054
Solid pine armoire cabinet with light stain. Two large doors on top,
two small drawers and two smaller doors on bottom. Holes in back for
electrical cords. Black iron hardware. Stands approx eight feet tall,
two feet deep, three feet wide. $250 email with inquiries, requests for
photos. akbordner@aol.com
27” Screen Toshiba ColorStream Television. Coaxial cables connect
DVD and VCR. Approx 18” in depth. Comes with remote control. $150
email with inquiries, request photos. akbordner@aol.com
Moms’ Connection:
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 sacredtransitions@msn.com
Events:
I'm interested in holding a baby clothes exchange in July for past and
present Birthing Tree clients. Anyone interested with gently used stuff
to trade, contact Gia Gilk (626)676-9313, gia_gilk@yahoo.com.
Services/Classes:
Evening childcare provided by Gabriela's Daycare
and Spanish Summer Program for all ages 5 and up-(or younger children if accompanied by
older siblings)- on most Fridays and Saturdays this summer. This summer,
get out there with your fellow-parent friends or have a night out together!
Care provided from 5:30-9:30, dinner, games and a movie. Fee is $ 20.00
per child. Bring pajamas so you can pick them up ready for bed... call
Gabriela at: 986-1388 for availability and dates. Minimum of children
required, so call up some friends!
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/
Dr. Quinn Evans has a general practice in acupuncture
and herbal medicine including helping women with breech presentations and those choosing
alternatives to medical inductions. He also assists in postpartum recovery.
Call 988-8819 to get more information or set up an appointment.
Beautiful Birth Center in Taos offers nurturing waterbirth, homebirth
and birth center births with licensed midwives. Visit our informational
website www.midiwferycenter.org, call for a free consult and join our
growing Santa Fe clientele! Insurance and medicaid accepted. Contact
us at 505-758-1216 or midwiferycenter@hotmail.com
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.
Many Mothers: Many Mothers is dedicated to caring for mothers and families
with newborns. Volunteer service is for three months, a few hours a week.
For more information on volunteering or to receive services, please call
Julie Peet 670-1106 or email at jpimagine@hotmail.com . Please visit
our website www.manymothers.org
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
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
IAM KIDS Local Professional childcare for your newborns, toddlers and
older children. Bonded Dependable, intelligent, knowledgeable professionals
are available for your childcare needs....one time or contract. Call
Linda at 660-8000 for further
information and rates.
Natural Childbirth Classes: The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
for times and dates call Marjorie 670-8047 or e-mail mrg8f9g08@earthlink.net.
I am passionate about gentle birthing and the natural process. Fees are
reasonable and I have 10 years of experience.
HypnoBirthing~ A Celebration of Life ~A series of six classes for women
and partners preparing for a home or hospital birth. HypnoBirthing is
a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education enhanced by
self-hypnosis techniques. You will be given the HB course book and two
CD’s. $295.00
Intro to Hypnosis: A one-hour class exploring how events create our beliefs,
which create our emotions, which lead to a formed behavior. Free
Private Hypnotherapy Sessions $75 Julie Peet at jpimagine@hotmail.com
or 670-1106
Henna tatoos for Kid's/Teens birthday, graduation. Reasonably priced.
Please Call Dina at 820-6211
Mist Skin Care. Using the highest quality, organic ingredients, each
treatment is tailored to address a variety of conditions and concerns
giving you the best possible natural results. 986-1356.
BIRTHING FROM WITHIN child birth preparation for parents. Six week series
plus one postpartum class. For more information, call Elizabeth Christine
310-7654
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. www.mothering.com
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.
Visit Sprouts! a fun new children's clothing store
in the Northern New Mexico Midwifery Center in Taos! We have new and slightly used children's
clothing for wonderful prices! Amazing brand names marked down to an
affordable price! Mon-Fri 9-12 and 1:30-5 1331 Maestas Rd, Taos
Jurlique for babies. The purest skincare on earth! Completely mineral
oil and paraben free. Cleansing Balm, Soothing Cream, Barrier Cream,
Bath Oil, Shampoo and Body Wash, Calming Massage Oil. 986-1356
The Birthing Tree Cooperative Childbirth Preparation Classes
Sign up online at www.thebirthingtree.com for all upcoming events!
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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