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<![CDATA[Birth and Baby Resource Network - BLOG]]>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:25:10 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[The Art of Discipline: Preventing Toddler Misbehavior - Speaker Joan Rice]]>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:30:10 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2012/01/the-art-of-discipline-preventing-toddler-misbehavior-speaker-joan-rice.html

The Birth & Baby Resource Network is proud to present the author of "Parenting Solutions: Encouragement for Everyday Parenting Concerns". Joan Rice, author, pediatric nurse, credentialed parent educator and La Leche League guest presenter will discuss ways to work with children during those often stressful toddler years. Many of you may know Joan through her work in the Parent Participation Programs in SO and AG. To learn more please visit www.joanrice.us/

Seating will be limited. Please arrive early. Babies are always welcome but we encourage parents if possible to leave toddlers at home tonight so you can focus on the presentation. A room full of toddlers will make it difficult for all.

When & Where:
Tuesday JAN 31th 7:00pm
EcoBambino
863 Monterey Street -Downtown SLO

For more info please contact us:
info.bbrn@gmail.com

]]><![CDATA[Dr. Kromhout - San Luis OB/GYN -Guest Speaker - "Your Doctor, Your Hospital, Your Choices"]]>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:48:36 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2011/10/dr-kromhout-san-luis-obgyn-guest-speaker-your-doctor-your-hospital-your-choices.html"Your Doctor, Your Hospital, Your Choices"
Do you know your birth rights in the hospital setting? Still feel unclear how to get the birth you desire even after attending a consumer oriented birth class & writing a birth plan? Where do hospital guidelines & doctor protocols fit in? Have you hired a doula with the assumption she will be able to "speak for you" in the hospital? Join us for an open dialogue about effective ways to communicate with doctors, midwives and staff. If you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, planning to v-bac or work with birthing women this is a very important opportunity to speak frankly about the issues surrounding the difficulties often encountered when an individual is working within the structure of our birth system.

The Birth & Baby Resource Network is grateful to Dr. Kromhout for joining us in this discussion.

]]><![CDATA[UPCOMING EVENTS: \"Dr. Kromhout\", \"Childbirth Educators\" and \"Birth Finances\"! ]]>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:24:35 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2011/07/upcoming-events-dr-kromhout-childbirth-educators-and-birth-finances.html

August 30: Meet and Greet/Discussion
Topic:
“Choosing an Independent Birth Educator”
Learn why, how & who you should choose to prepare you to birth confidently.

Are you an independent Childbirth Educator? Then we want to include you. Please contact Jennifer Stover jjmstover@sbcglobal.net

Help: Can you be a greeter at this event? We will need tables set up for each educator and flyers passed out. Can you bring refreshments?

September 27: Panel Discussion

Topic: “Alternative Birth Choices: Money Matters”

Find out about insurance coverage; investing in your birth through doula support, alternative healthcare, birth education, and out of hospital birth; what if you don’t have the money?

We hope to include doulas, chiropractors, the Birth Center, home birth midwives, massage therapists, Naturopaths, and educator .

Help: Can you bring refreshments to this event or act as a greeter?

October 25: Discussion with Dr. Kromhout from Creating Harmony

Topic: “Your Doctor, Your Hospital, Your Choices”

Discuss birth rights in the hospital, effective ways to dialogue with doctors and staff, the difference between doctor protocols & hospital guidelines, and working within the system for positive change.

This is an important opportunity for both professionals and consumers to gain some real insight.

]]><![CDATA[Thank You Sue Simonson for a great event!]]>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:15:42 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2011/02/thank-you-sue-simonson-for-a-great-event.htmlWe had a wonderful evening with Sue on Tuesday. She was inspirational, informative and fun!

We hope to have her back again sometime!

Visit her website at: www.without-regret.org ]]><![CDATA[Feb Event: TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT SEX]]>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:09:50 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2011/01/feb-event-talking-to-your-kids-about-sex.html

We are please to host Sue Simonson to present us with:
OPENING THE DOOR, Talking With Your Child About Sex

Feb 22nd, 6pm
1490 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Check out our Monthly event page for more info.

]]><![CDATA[What’s new at BBRN?]]>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:45:32 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2010/10/whats-new-at-bbrn.html Supporting Santa Lucia Birth Center:Did you know BBRN’s lending library will be on loan to the Birth Center? This is a win win for everyone; stocking their shelves and getting our materials into the hands of women in our community. We will be updating the library with some new books and movies. Do you have some ideas on your favorite new releases about pregnancy, labor and birth?

Supporting Women in Need in Our Community:We will be assembling birth kits to give to women in need regardless of where or with whom they are birthing. Being pregnant when you are going through financially difficult times is stressful. We will be reaching out to the LMs and CNMs in our community to put us in contact with women who need a little extra support during this important time. We need your fun & creative ideas for what to include in a hospital birth kit.

Fundraising:As soon as they are assembled we will also start selling both our homebirth and hospital birth kits at our Education Nights!

Collaboration:We are exploring merging the SLO County Mommies Fair with our Birth & Baby Fair; another win win for the community!

Moving Our Education Nights:We have two exciting new possible new locations for our education nights. EcoBambino has an activity space in their new downtown SLO location and Santa Lucia Birth Center will have a community room as well. Both have graciously offered them to us! We will be checking out the spaces. Stay tuned!

Don’t forget to become a fan of BBRN on facebook.

]]><![CDATA[Alternative Pediatric Healthcare Options]]>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:44:12 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2010/06/alternative-pediatric-healthcare-options.htmlParents learn how Chinese medicine, chiropractic care and naturopathic remedies can promote wellness in your children. These complimentary care modalities can be very effective for colic, ear infections, breastfeeding issues, allergies and many common childhood illnesses.

This free panel presentation is sponsored by Birth & Baby Resource Network
7 pm on Tuesday June 29 at the SLO YMCA 1020 Southwood Dr.

Pregnant couples, moms, dads and wee ones are welcome.

See our Monthly Events Page for more info!]]><![CDATA[Movie Showing - "Laboring Under an Illusion; Mass Media vs. the Real Thing"]]>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:10:34 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2010/04/movie-showing-laboring-under-an-illusion-mass-media-vs-the-real-thing.html
"Laboring Under an Illusion; Mass Media Childbirth vs. the Real Thing"

When & Where:

Tuesday April 27th
7:00pmSLO YMCA
1020 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Movie & Discussion

Anthropologist Vicki Elson explores media generated myths versus the real thing.
If you haven't birthed yet, you need to see this movie.
If you have given birth, you need to lend your voice to this important discussion.

Babies are always welcome.

For more info please contact us:
info.bbrn@gmail.com]]><![CDATA["Focus On Fathers" Info Night in SLO this Month]]>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:36:11 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2010/03/focus-on-fathers-info-night-in-slo-this-month.htmlFocus on the Fathers

When & Where:

Tuesday March 30th
7:00pmSLO YMCA
1020 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Discussion & Support for the Unique Challenges & Issues Facing Fathers

Lets talk about
The importance of fathering
The father's role within the Attached Family
Creating balance between family needs & couple needs
and more!

For more info please contact us:

info.bbrn@gmail.com]]><![CDATA[Meet the Doulas Night]]>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:37:49 -0800http://www.bbrn.org/1/post/2010/01/meet-the-doulas-night.htmlAnother great informational evening on Doulas.

Here's a chance to meet several local doulas and get more information
on why doulas are beneficial.

Tuesday January 26th, 2010
7:00 pm

SLO YMCA
1020 Southwood Drive
Upstairs in the Spin Room

For more information on our Info Nights, see our Events page

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