BirthNetwork NWA Events
BirthNetwork NWA Pickles & Ice Cream Circle: if you’re even thinking about getting pregnant, you'll want to come sample our buffet of information about birth options! Lap babies welcome.
(Click for our full 2010 P&IC schedule.)
July speaker: "The Invaluable Doula." Sara Milford (doula and Bradley instructor) will talk about what a doula is and how one can be invaluable to both the laboring mom and the expectant father.
When: Thursday, July 8, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Panera Bread in Bentonville (in the shopping center at 14th and A)
August speaker: "Maternity Massage & Abdominal Massage." Maria Chowdhury (LM, CPM, LMT) will tell us about the benefits of massage for maternity, including abdominal massage for uterine health and alignment.
When: Thursday, August 12, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Pages of Parenting (388 Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville)
Birth Junkies Playdate: You know you want to talk about it--birth, that is! Mamas, babies, and children of all ages welcome. Bring your lunch and stay a while!
When: First and third Wednesdays, second and fourth Saturdays, midday (drop-in)
Where: The home of a fellow Birth Junkie. Our location rotates every week, so join us on Facebook or email sanjuan_78@hotmail.com.
Other Events
La Leche League of Rogers/Bentonville: Women who attend La Leche League meetings will find open, informative discussions conducted by experienced breastfeeding mothers who have been qualified to represent La Leche League. And of course, all mothers are encouraged to bring along their nursing babies. Click the link above to contact a League leader to confirm time and place.
Regular meeting:
When: third Thursday of each month, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Oakley United Methodist Chapel (3920 W Walnut Street, Rogers)
Saturday meeting:
When: the Saturday following the third Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Where: Mercy Medical Center, First Floor, Room 3, 2710 Rife Medical Lane, Rogers
La Leche League of Fayetteville/Springdale: Women who attend La Leche League meetings will find open, informative discussions conducted by experienced breastfeeding mothers who have been qualified to represent La Leche League. And of course, all mothers are encouraged to bring along their nursing babies. Click the link above to contact a League leader to confirm time and place.
Regular meeting:
When: third Thursday of each month, 10-11 a.m.
Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, at the corner of Dickson Street and N. East Avenue.
Saturday meeting:
When: Third Saturday of each month, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Terra Tots Natural Parenting, 557 S. School Avenue #103, Fayetteville
ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) of NWA Monthly Meeting: Join ICAN of NW Arkansas for “Open Forum” night in January. Lap babies and toddlers are welcome and toddler toys will be available. Low-cost childcare is available; call Kids Plus, 756-8090 ext.118. Contact ICANofNWArkansas@gmail.com to confirm place and time.
When: third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Jones Center for Families Rm # 206 (922 East Emma, Springdale)
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