NEWS FROM THE MADISON BIRTH CENTER August 18, 2003
INA MAY GASKIN’S MESSAGE STRIKES A CHORD
Madison Birth Center brought Ina May Gaskin to Madison for a two-day visit at the end of June. We were pleased to welcome over 200 people to the presentations by this noted midwifery pioneer and popular author. You can view photos from this exciting weekend at www.madisonbirthcenter.com/inamay_index.asp.
VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped us organize the Gaskin events! Special thanks to Kirsten Slater, Jessica Drexler, Diane Pratt, Emma Rose and Andrew Sicari, who helped us with organizing, photography, ticket processing and videotaping. And of course – thanks to all the birth center staff who helped at the events. We could not have pulled it off without your help!
“NEW MOMS SUPPORT GROUP” GETS NEW NAME! . . .
Our “New Parent” Support Group recently moved its meeting time to Wednesday evenings. The group meets weekly from 6:30-8 pm and is open to all new parents. There is no charge.
…AND OFFERS INFANT MASSAGE
Beth Simons, who also teaches at St. Mary’s will offer infant massage on September 17th from 6:30-8pm. The cost is $5 and the class is limited to nine babies. Slots are filling quickly, so call the birth center soon if you’re interested: 608-821-0123.
YOGA COMES TO THE BIRTH CENTER
Yoga is now offered three times/week at the birth center. Taught by Megan Hecox, you need no previous experience. Classes are $9 each, or a card of 8 sessions may be purchased for $55. Yoga for Everyone meets Tuesday 5:30-6:30 and Saturdays 11-noon. Yoga for Pregnancy meets Saturdays from noon-1pm. Come check out this wonderful, relaxing activity!
SPANISH LANGUAGE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
Madison Birth Center has begun offering Spanish language classes at Centro Quadalupe on Fridays 1:30 – 3:30. These classes are taught by Mary Sommers and Noelia Perez.
