Category Archives: books of interest

Postpartum Emotional Recovery Circle in Lafayette

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The Postpartum Emotional Recovery Circle, starts in January in Lafayette.

The group is appropriate for mothers with babies from 0-2 years who have experienced depression, anxiety, insomnia, unwanted thoughts, irritability or anger, and difficulty adjusting to motherhood.

The group is facilitated by Meri Levy, who specializes in treating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, is a
volunteer support coordinator for Postpartum Support International, and a member of Mt. Diablo Perinatal Psychotherapy Associates.

You can download a flyer for the group at http://.merilevy.com/postpartum_recovery.pdf

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Meri Levy, MA, LMFT
3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B201
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-385-8848
www.merilevy.com

Using Slings Wisely

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I thought Jane Austin sums carriers up nicely in this comment….

“As some as you know, I’ve been teaching mamas how to use ring slings for over 15 years. I carried both my kids in the ring sling until they were two. I’ve also carried literally hundreds of babies 4 weeks to 9months in a ring sling (in my postnatal yoga class).

It is imperative that babies be positioned correctly!!! They essentially should be positioned in the sling as they would be if they were being carried in someones arms. The babes head needs to be positioned so that it is above the crook of the elbow and the face visible.

I’m not crazy about the pocket sling because it is difficult to position the smaller babes correctly as they tend to sink to the bottom of the sling.
I also know hundreds of mamas that have safely carried babes in the Ergo but that said I also know a mama whos baby was suffocated in the Ergo….with the infant insert!

I would never recommend something I thought was dangerous but I think
mamas need to follow their instincts! If a mom doesn’t feel right about a
baby wearing holder she should not use it, she should listen to that inner voice.

Again it is so important to make sure you have the baby positioned correctly and be vigilant about check to make sure the babies air way is clear. But most of all follow your instinct. It is so pain full to think about these sad stories. My heart goes out to all mamas who have lost babies regardless the circumstances.”

Jane Austin
Founder/Director Mama Tree Prenatal Yoga School
Director of Prenatal and Postnatal Program at Yoga Tree
janeaustinyogaspan>.com

Understanding your Baby’s Behaviors- Oakland Workshop

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I’m super excited that my friend, Rebecca Thompson, is coming to town and is offering a workshop for parents! Please join me as I host her class and private sessions.

Did you know that what happens to your baby from conception through birth and beyond has an influence over your baby’s ability to settle when upset, to sleep, and to feed well? Therapist Annie Brook calls this the “Hidden Story.”

Did you know that babies record what happens to them within their bodies and nervous systems? Babies don’t “remember” it in the way adults remember, but these implicit memories or body memories show up in their transitions, milestones, and at times of stress.

Did you know that your baby is showing her body memory story every day by the way she feeds (or has difficulty feeding), patterns of sleeping and waking, and in the way she settles easily or not?

Now you can learn techniques that you can use with your baby, based on the work of Ray Castellino, which will help you understand your baby’s communication and behavior.

Get an eye-opening glimpse into the secret life of your baby in this one hour workshop. You’ll discover what you can do to help your baby to be calmer, happier, and settle more easily. You’ll understand more deeply what your baby is communicating to you in the everyday moments of parenting.

Teacher: Rebecca Thompson, M.S., MFT, is a holistic counselor who has trained extensively with Ray Castellino. She is the founder of The Consciously Parenting Project and author of the series Consciously Parenting: What It Really Takes To Raise Emotionally Healthy Families. More information at: consciouslyparenting.com

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015, 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $20 per family

Who: Open to expectant parents and families with pre-crawlers. Babies in arms are welcome.

Location: Awaken Chiropractic, 3515 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610

Registration/Appointments: Please email Kim Lyons, kim@tumetime.com/510.798.3089

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*Rebecca will also be offering private sessions Sunday, Dec 6 and Monday, Dec 7
Contact: Kim at kim@tumetime.com/510.798.3089
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LLL of San Francisco–new weekend meetings!

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La Leche League of San Francisco is hosting a new weekend meeting this Sunday from 3:30-5pm at Community Well at 78 Ocean Avenue at Alemany in San Francisco, and again next month on December 13 from 3:30-5pm. The new weekend meeting is in addition to our regular monthly daytime and evening meetings.

Daytime:
Sports Basement in the Mission
1590 Bryant St at 15th St, 5th floor
3rd Monday of the month
10-11:30am

Evening:
SF Public Library, Richmond branch
351 9th Ave between Geary Blvd. and Clement St
1st Wednesday of the month
6-7:30pm

Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in breastfeeding, including babies, children, partners, etc. More info at www.lllsf.org or our helpline at (415) 320-8116