Whether you're newly pregnant or due in a matter of weeks, you probably have a lot on your mind related to your pregnancy, upcoming birth, and preparations for after your baby is born. There are many resources to help you as you move closer to your estimated due date. Groups meets at The Cocuun, located at 802 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington, Indiana. There is ample free parking and located near to College Mall, ReStore and Kroger [College Mall Road location]. Interested in learning more or registering? You can email me through the icon at the top of the page or at 'amydeebeck@gmail.com'
New Moms' Group
Join others to share the joys and challenges in the early months of new motherhood. This group is designed for those with babies under 6 months. Topics may include: transitioning to life with baby, supporting your new normal, and family adjustment. You will hear in our Group that there is not a "right" way to mother your child, besides the obvious (feed, love & care for your baby). The stages and ages of your child will change, sometimes overnight! Sharing time with other new moms can provide some perspective that we are all just doing our "best" and that just as you are getting settled into one way of doing something, your baby changes and asks you to change with them. You will spend 6 consecutive Fridays building your parenting-community while gathering in a comfortable setting. Please contact me for upcoming dates. $60/mom for 6-week series
Mothers' Circle
Join other mothers in this monthly gathering. Mothers' Circle is for mothers at any stage! The Circle is designed to offer time and space for moms to gather, share and build community with one another. Before the Circle, you will receive an email with additional details so you can come prepared and ready to explore our topic. $15/person per Circle
- Sunday, May 5 3-5pm| Exploring and Reclaiming Your Identity Beyond Motherhood Motherhood brings about drastic changes to your daily rhythm, expectations of self and partner, and experiences in your every day. Reflecting on this while honoring and recognizing the joys and challenges in motherhood allows us to be present in our role as "mom" while also envisioning the coming days, weeks, months and beyond. Join others as we explore what it means to navigate your many roles (i.e., mother, self, partner, professional, student) and how that looks in our every day life.
- Sunday, June 2 6-8pm| Nurturing Yourself Through Self-Care Self-care is not implying you need to schedule a massage or pedicure once a month so you can check the box SELF CARE. Instead, we explore how we nurture ourselves and where we may be lacking in renewing and guiding practices. We'll share thoughts and ideas about our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual selves, recognizing we will all have different approaches and ways of meeting those needs.
- Sunday July 7 3-5pm| Examining Your Priorities, Setting Limits & Building Your Support Network Can anyone "have it all"? What messages are you hearing? Sometimes society, media, family or your inner voice is telling you that you must do everything "right" and if you work hard enough, you can "have it all", but what does that really mean, and is it attainable? You'll have an opportunity to explore these questions and more.
Gathering for Expectant Parents
Preparing for your new baby is full of varying emotions, expectations and experiences. Many parents use the phrase, "I've never done this before," and while this is true, there is a lot that you've experienced in your own life that has prepared you for this new season. Whether you're birthing at home or at the hospital, this class brings together expectant parents in a way that recognizes and taps into your strengths, knowledge, and experiences so you can feel confident and well-supported as you prepare to meet your baby.
In this 3-hour class, we'll weave in movement, nourishment and self-awareness as we discuss preparing for and moving through the stages of labor. We'll practice positions and other supportive practices that many find useful in labor, while allowing space for you to share what "works" for you when you're feeling uncomfortable, tired or emotionally spent. A support person is encouraged to attend, as you can build a common language in which to talk about your upcoming labor and birth.
For those birthing at the hospital, we can talk about common practices so that you are aware of what may be offered, recommended or introduced. Lastly, we will also be sharing ways to prepare for life at home with a newborn, acknowledging that each family will make decisions based on their needs, values and preferences.
Please contact me for upcoming dates.
In this 3-hour class, we'll weave in movement, nourishment and self-awareness as we discuss preparing for and moving through the stages of labor. We'll practice positions and other supportive practices that many find useful in labor, while allowing space for you to share what "works" for you when you're feeling uncomfortable, tired or emotionally spent. A support person is encouraged to attend, as you can build a common language in which to talk about your upcoming labor and birth.
For those birthing at the hospital, we can talk about common practices so that you are aware of what may be offered, recommended or introduced. Lastly, we will also be sharing ways to prepare for life at home with a newborn, acknowledging that each family will make decisions based on their needs, values and preferences.
Please contact me for upcoming dates.
