Postpartum Wellness Class
This is a 2 hr class that educates expectant and new mothers on postpartum nutrition, the benefits of placenta encapsulation, emotional wellbeing, the effects of stress on mom and baby, supplements, and creating a support system.
Placenta for Postpartum Wellness
A FREE 30 minute to 1 hour workshop that covers the benefits of placenta encapsulation to maternal postpartum recovery and wellness.
Events
Mommy and Me Meditation Events
FREE Mommy & Me Meditation Class - Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 11 AM
A free class that will introduce you and your infant, toddler, preschooler, or older child to meditation in a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable environment.
The purpose of this class is to empower moms to be able to nurture themselves even in the midst of motherhood!
This class will be held at the Sunflower Shoppe in Colleyville, TX. Upstairs in their conference room.
Breath Work Events
CANCELED! - FREE Intro to Breath Work for Maternal Health & Wellness Class - Friday, October 15, 2010 at 11 AM
THIS CLASS WAS CANCELED DUE TO SOME FAMILY ISSUES! THIS CLASS WILL BE RESCHEDULED!
This class if for women only, as there will be some deep work healing and preparing the mind, body, and soul focused on preconception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, traumatic birth recovery, VBAC preparation, miscarriages, infant loss, child loss, etc.
If you have any emotional experiences (good or bad) with any of these areas listed, this breath work will help your body begin to process, heal, and recovery from the emotional stress of the experience. Discover the healing and life giving power of the breath! Learn to trust in your divine life force of God and the breath of life he breathed into you!
This is a 2 hour introductory session. The class will be held at the Sunflower Shoppe in Colleyville, TX. Upstairs in their conference room.
DFW Traumatic Birth Recovery and VBAC Preparation Support Group Events
DFW Traumatic Birth Recovery & VBAC Preparation Support Group Meetup - Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7 PM
This meetup will be held at the Sunflower Shoppe in Colleyville, TX. Upstairs in their conference room.
This is our first ever meetup, so we will have a general meet-n-greet, open discussion, and support group meetup!
We are two support groups in one currently, till membership grows, and then, if members desire, we will separate into individual support groups for Traumatic Birth Recovery and VBAC Support!
This is a VSI support group, which means that it is three dimensional. First, this is a FREE peer-to-peer, and peer-lead support group. Second, this group’s main focus (though, not only focus) is emotional healing, recovery, support, and encouragement. Third, birth and postpartum professionals are welcome, and encouraged, to attend, and those that become supporting members of VSI are able to promote their profession through VSI, before or after meetups, but not during. This includes VSI trained and/or certified professionals. However, during each meet-up VSI Network Members are recognized for their support.
If you have questions please contact the group leader, Leigh Anne DuChene, at LeighAnne@VBACSupport.com.
We hope to see you there!
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Postpartum Support Resources
Crisis Hotlines:
If you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
You can also contact:
* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
* Kristin Brooks Hope Center – 1-800-784-2433
* For help through prayer contact Unity Church’s Silent Unity – 1-800-669-7729
For contact numbers outside the USA, visit Befrienders Worldwide
Dallas/Fort Worth Resources:
* Dallas Area Postpartum Support Group meets the second Saturday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Dallas Association for Parent Education, 777 South Central Expressway, Bldg. 1, Suite T, Richardson. Contact PSI coordinator Sheila McComas at Sheilamccomas@yahoo.com, 972-276-2016.
* Fort Worth Area Postpartum Support Group meets the first, third and fifth Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call PSI coordinator Lisa D’Amura, RN, at 817-296-9418 for location and further information.
Texas Department of State Health Services:
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) – Pregnancy, Parenting and Depression Resource List
Online Resources:
* The Online PPD Support Group – www.ppdsupportpage.com – Discussion forums, and great resources.
* Postpartum Support International (PSI) – 1-800-944-4PPD – www.postpartum.net – Find your local support communities, become a member and get their newsletter, and so much more valuable information.
www.postpartumdepression.net – Email list and online information about The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book.
www.PostpartumDepressionHelp.com – Dr. Shosh’s website with weekly audios, blog, events, and Postpartum Depression for Dummies book information.
www.PlacentaBenefits.info – Research and articles on the benefits of placenta to mom, and a worldwide directory of trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialists.
www.BirthPsychology.com – The Association of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health
Books:
The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book
Postpartum Depression for Dummies
The Postpartum Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Postpartum Depression
