CANCELED -- Hypnobabies --CANCELED
The Secret: How to have a satisfying childbirth
11 am - 12:30 pm, Room A
Birth doula, Kathleen Hickey, utilizes the visualization and imagery techniques written about in the best selling book: The Secret and applies them to childbirth. Learn how to unlock your own strengths to achieve a safe and satisfying childbirth experience!
Homebirth --
1 pm - 2 pm, Room C
Rhoda Baughman a Certified Professional Midwife with Agape Birth Services explains all aspects of homebirth.
Postpartum Depression: How to Recognize and Treat It --
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Room A
Lutheran Hospital helps to bring awareness and understanding to this very important topic.
Babywearing: The Instinctual, Stylish Choice --
1:00 pm to 2 pm, Room B
learn the benefits of this ancient practice from a seasoned mother of six, Cindy Harvey. You will also have the opportunity to test drive a sling yourself and utilize the guidance of experienced babywearers!
Comforting Support: Tools to Help Reassure and Support a Mother During Labor and Delivery --
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm, Room C
Whether a mom chooses a medicated or unmedicated birth, it is crucial for them to have encouraging and guided support. This seminar is ideal for dads and any planning to be a support person to a birthing mother. Local birth doula, Jordan Saalfrank, will take you step by step through helpful comfort measures and supportive techniques to ensure that the mother feels free and encouraged to birth her baby.
Family Photography --
By Appointment Only
Photographers offer pregnant and new families a free sitting to capture the beauty of growing families. Please reserve your spot by emailing the Doula Network of Fort Wayne at fortwaynedoula@gmail.com.
Lutheran Hospital Breastfeeding Class --
4:45 pm to 5:45 pm, Room B
Lactation Consultants from Lutheran Hospital will bring their expertise to this great class. Check back for more information!
Once Upon a Family --
12:30 pm to 2 pm, Room A
Learn ways to engage your family and preserve precious family memories through this workshop. This class will give families great ideas that can keep memories alive while showing your loved ones that you care.
Infant Massage --
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm, Room B
Comfort and bond with your baby through learning infant massage techniques. Massage helps to relieve growing pains in the joints as well as gas that may cause pain from feeding bubbles left in the tummy. This workshop is for moms, dads, caregivers and their babies or expectant parents. More information......
Midwifery in Hospitals -
4:45 pm to 5:45 pm, Room A
"Making your Hospital Birth A Little More Like Home." Linda Roberts, CNM speaks on how hospital birth midwives can enhance your hospital birth with continuous support.
Happiest Baby on the Block --
4:45 pm to 5:45 pm, Room B
Postpartum doula, Janine Moore, talks about life after bringing baby home and how to ensure that everyone is supported and satisfied.
Breastfeeding in Public --
Noon to 1 pm, Room B
The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes that "breast is best" for baby, but what they don't talk about is how to go about feeding your baby throughout the busy first years of life. Imagine all the car trips, grocery stops, Little League games, airplanes, overnights and restaurants. Learn about what Indiana Law says regarding breastfeeding in public and some priceless tips from the La Leche League experts.
Using Herbs for Family Health --
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Room C
An Herbalist from Bloomington, Indiana, Justin Peterson, shares how to use natural herb supplements to enhance and increase our levels of health. Learn how to support your immune system and safely support your body. Barefoot Herbs and Barefoot Kids will also be at the vendor tables to answer any questions and display some of their fantastic natural family supplies.
CANCELED -- Prenatal Massage -- CANCELED
Not Your Mother's Lamaze --
11 am to Noon, Room B
Marilyn Curl, CNM talks about all of the new changes with lamaze that have helped to bring lamaze to todays birthing women. Join the new midwives with Parkview Women's Health Clinic and learn some priceless lamaze techniques for coping with labor and delivery.
Professional Bra Measurement --
Appointments beginning at 3:30 pm in Room C. Please email us for appointment availability.
