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Speakers and Events
Joins us at these friendly informative sessions. Learn in a supportive environment about birthing and baby topics. Meet passionate professionals willing to share their knowledge. Children welcome. You can also ask to borrow materials from the BaBs Resource Library.
BaBs Fortnightly Peer Support
2nd & 4th Monday of the month - during school holidays and excluding public
9.30am – 11.30am
Gisborne Community Health Centre Conference Room
5 Neal Street Gisborne
Tel: 5428 0300
A midwife will be in attendance where available to give a midwifery perspective during group discussions.
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27 Apr |
CONCEPTION & CONTRACEPTION - guest speaker from WOOMB will discuss "The Billings Method: Using the body's natural signal of fertility to achieve or avoid pregnancy" which was developed in the 1960's by Melbourne based Dr Evelyn Billings and has been hailed as 'knowledge every woman ought to have'.
www.woomb.org
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11 May |
CONSCIOUS PARENTING - A discussion about breaking negative patterns
experienced in our own upbringings and being conscious, creative,
collaborative, competent and compassionate in our parenting.
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25 May |
YOUR PLACENTA - It is the organ which links our blood supply to baby, so why is this lifeline often treated as medical waste? A discussion about its function, delivery, appearance, uses and respectful disposal.
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8 Jun |
QUEENS BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY - no meeting
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9 Jun |
** SPECIAL EVENT TUES 9 JUNE **
VACCINATION & HOMOEOPRAOPHYLAXIS - DR ISAAC GOLDEN, one of Australia's most experienced homeopathic practitioners, will host a discussion about the risks and benefits of vaccination and provide insight into his research and use of natural, non-toxic homoepathic alternative methods of immunisation. DR GOLDEN is the author of several publications including "Vaccine Damaged Children: Treatment, Prevention, Reasons" and has a local practice. This is a great opportunity to address any concerns about vaccinations and immunisation and make an informed decision about the alternatives. 12-2pm, Meeting room, Gisborne Community Health Centre, 5 Neal St. RSVP for this event is appreciated macrangesbabs@yahoo.com.au.
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22 Jun |
ART THERAPY FOR BIRTH - a look at how art therapy can be used in healing birth trauma, visualising your ideal birth and connecting with baby during pregnancy. Local counsellor JESS MAUDE, who also has a graduate diploma in Art Therapy will conduct this very informative topic. |
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13 Jul |
VACCINATION INFORMATION - Following on from Dr Isaac Golden's session, we look to further discuss the issue of vaccinations as routinely provided by the 'health' system, homeopathic options and the tricky business of conscientious objection.
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27 Jul |
INDIAN BIRTH CENTRE EXPERIENCE - RACHAEL MCLEOD will share her experience of living in India and the nirvana she found in a local birth centre. Find out how this culture differs to western society in birth matters.
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10 Aug |
BABY WEARING - The benefits of baby slings are numerous to both the wearer, in bonding and having two hands free, as well as to the baby in the closeness and interactions they experience, but there are so many different types of slings on the market, it is hard to know what will work best for you. JESS PRITCHARD will share her experiences and discuss how and why Baby Wearing is so beneficial and how it can work for you.
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24 Aug |
EMOTIONAL PREPARATION FOR BIRTH - Birth is a most wondrous event, but the hormones which are active during pregnancy and after can play havoc with your emotions. What can you do to prepare yourself emotionally, whether it be in preparing for this major life change, to heal past hurts or overcoming fears and building confidence in the body's ability to birth and trusting those sharing in the journey.
GUEST SPEAKER TBA
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14 Sep |
SUPPORT IN LABOUR - The people chosen to surround a women during labour and birthing need to be the right people to ensure a positive labour. The importance of these people is often overlooked and sometimes the people in attendance (often partners) cant live up to our expectations. So who is right and why? How can a Doula be invaluable? Share your stories or just come along to listen to others. |
Macedon Ranges BaBs (birthing and babies support) an initiative of Maternity
Coalition & supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
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