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Mother’s Day Retreat

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Mindful Mothers’ (Day) Retreat

Saturday May 9th – 10:00 to 1:30

Come honor your motherhood with this half-day retreat led by Gina Hassan Ph.D.,mother, psychologist and mindful parenting coach.

We will practice mindfulness with guided meditation and other practices, (including a yoga practice with Premsangha Prekasha

strengthen our intention and focus, and explore the path of mindful mothering. Give this gift of care to yourself or a mother you know. We will cultivate spaciousness and connect with the powerful wisdom we can offer our children and families by taking the time to open our hearts to the present moment

This half-day retreat will be led by Gina Hassan, Ph.D., director of Mindful Beginnings, which offers Mindfulness-Based New Mothers’ Groups, Mindful Mothering Groups, and individual and couples therapy. Gina has a daily meditation practice and strives to incorporate mindfulness into her own parenting as well as the lives of the mothers  and couples she works with.    

The cost for this half-day retreat is $75.00. Size is limited and it is necessary to pre-register. No prior experience is required. This retreat is appropriate for pregnant women and mothers of all ages and stages.

Gina Hassan, Ph.D.
510-644-1097

Berkeley Moms Group begins April 21

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BirthWays New Moms Group is beginning soon!
Tuesdays 1:30-3pm

April 21st to May 19th

According to Sara L on Yelp this is the “BEST MOMS GROUP EVER!! Fantastic facilitator, wonderful women, we’re still hanging out months later.  This group will save your sanity.”

This is a facilitated support group for new moms and their babies -(usually babies rage in age from 2 weeks to 4 months). We will gather at the BirthWays space to share the intensity and joys of new motherhood with other moms.

This 6 week series will cover such topics as: sharing birth stories, finding time to heal your body and mind, feeding your baby, adjusting to your new identity as a parent, trusting yourself enough to know when not to listen to another piece of “good” advice, navigating changing relationships with partners and friends, going out with your baby, preparing to go back to work or stay home with baby, sleep… what sleep? And most importantly, realizing that you are not alone in this journey.

For a lot of moms this is an opportunity to practice getting out of the house and feeding and caring for your babies in public in a safe space.

Brooke on Yelp says this: “I took a Birthways new mom class that started when my son was just two weeks old. It was such an amazing experience to be with about 12 or so other new moms going through the same things I was going through. I learned a lot about breastfeeding, sleeping issues, massage, and much more for my son, but also self-care for me. It’s been three years and our group still keeps in touch. I feel a deep connection to those kids, too. When I see those little guys at the Y or around town I think back to those early sleep-deprived days and actually miss it. Birthways is such a great supportive environment. Highly recommended!!”

Facilitated by:

Stacia Biltekoff ~Postpartum Doula, Co- Founder of Bun & Bundle and Mama

Cost: $175 per 6 week session

For more info and to sign up go to:

www.BirthWays.org/classes

Holistic Breastfeeding Class Berkeley

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February 12th 6:30-8:30
Pacifica Maternity Center
3101 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley CA
taught by Beth Waters Rago, CLC

In this class, we’ll cover everything you need to know about breastfeeding after your baby is born. We will look at different positions to feed in and how to stimulate innate primitive newborn reflexes for breastfeeding initiation and success.

Topics Included:

How to maintain a good milk supply
How to know if your infant is getting enough milk
How the breasts make milk
Partner’s role
Newborn breastfeeding reflexes
Skin-to-skin holding
Recognizing newborn readiness to breastfeed
Feeding on cue
Common problems prevention and solutions
Eating and Drinking
Hand Expression/ Using a pump
Milk Storage
Using supplementation
Practices that support breastfeeding

Cost: $30/person
To register, please email bethrago@yahoo.com mailto:bethrago@yahoo.com Minimum registered for the class to run is 2 couples.

Oakland Mom2Mom New Mother’s Group starts in South Berkeley

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Great group for moms (1st and 2nd time) & babies focused on the joys,
challenges & humorous moments of this rite of passage. Nonjudgemental
support and the belief that with openness to process, Moms will feel more
grounded and in turn have healthier and happier familial relationships. In
addition, we help organize a second meeting during the week for Mom‘s to get
together going for walks or cafe visits, etc. Our last groups have offered
free talks with q&a time with a Sleep Consultants and a Lactation
Consultant! This option is available and arranged on a group to group basis
based on the group’s desires.

Fee: $190, includes 6 facilitated sessions, assistance in setting up 2nd
informal group meeting weekly, and snacks. Most decide to invite an IBCLC
and/or other experts to give a short presentation to the group with a q&a
time.

Beginning Thursday, February 5th
10am-12pm, for 6 sessions in South Berkeley at : 2818 San Pablo Avenue, right off Ashby Exit of 580. Parking is available.

Call Facilitator, Natashia Fuksman, MA with any questions:
415.326.4033**Contact: natashia.fuksman@gmail.com to register