The Birth Circle
Birth Circle Family Picnic
Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd., Athens, OH, United StatesIn lieu of a regular monthly meeting, each August The Birth Circle gathers to celebrate the wonderful community of families, old and new, with a festive picnic in a kid-friendly location. This year, we are reuniting at Little Fish Brewing Company where kids and parents can eat, drink and be merry while supporting The Birth... Read More
Ceremony Honoring Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Athens Community Center Playground 701 E. State St., Athens, OH, United StatesThe Birth Circle will hold a ceremony at the Athens Community Center’s “Ribbon Tree,” planted near the playground in April of this year as a memorial to honor and celebrate the short lives of babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth or in infancy. This year’s ceremony will include readings and a time of sharing, as well... Read More
Adoption and Fostering Options in Athens County
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Birth Circle welcomes Tanja Kuhre, the Athens County Children Services Foster Parent Recruiter/Trainer to speak at our October monthly meeting. She will discuss fostering and adopting in our region. If you have ever wondered how to become a foster parent, or have questions about adopting children from our area, she is happy to share her knowledge... Read More
Pelvic Floor & Abdominal Recovery After Childbirth
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Birth Circle presents a discussion of postpartum recovery led by physical therapists Angel Thomas and Allison Barnett of OhioHealth. The discussion will focus on common postpartum diagnoses such as pelvic pain, incontinence and diastasis recti and will include helpful tips and exercises to manage symptoms. Birth Circle monthly meetings are free and open to the public. Children welcome... Read More
Breastfeeding 101
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesAt this meeting we will discuss all things breastfeeding with local experts from WIC, La Leche League, O’Bleness Hospital and Ebb & Flow Lactation Services. Come learn more about the benefits to mom and baby, good positioning and latch, as well as other common challenges and solutions. We will also have time for questions.
Young Moms’ Group
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioAre you a young mom who would like to spend some time learning and socializing with other young moms and their children? Well this is the group for you! The Birth Circle will host this group dedicated to learning, sharing and playing. If you were under 22 year of age when you had your first child,... Read More
Young Moms’ Group
Chauncey Park Chauncey, OH, United StatesThe Birth Circle will host this support group for young moms and moms-to-be. This is a time to learn and share with other young moms. Any women who were under 22 when they had their first child are welcome to join.
Birth Circle July Meeting
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesJoin The Birth Circle for a Q & A session about positive, proactive parenting through the toddler years with Dr. Sharon Carver, a developmental psychologist who directs the Carnegie Mellon University Children’s School. She will share practical strategies for supporting young children’s development so that the whole family can thrive.