ICTC Book Sale

ICTC Book Sale!

Wednesday, October 3, 2009
9am-11am
2823 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217

Fabulous find on hundreds of books and magazines
(**Many from Barbara Harper’s private collection**)
Pregnancy, Prenatal care, Labor, Birth, Home births, Water births, Medical dictionaries, Breastfeeding, Postpartum care, Parenting, Twins, Triplets, Depression, Sexual abuse, Cookbooks, and much more

Hardbacks & paperbacks priced to go at .50 - $2!!

ICTC IS A NON-PROFIT AND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT TO HELP REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY AND TRAIN DOULAS
CONTACT AQIYLAH AT (503) 460-9324
OR AQIYLAH@ICTCMIDWIVES.ORG
FOR MORE INFO

Meet a Doula: Nurture hosts a community Doula Meet and Greet

Are you considering hiring a doula?

Are you overwhelmed by the number of doula options in Portland?

Would you like an opportunity to meet several doulas, face-to-face, to get a sense of compatibility, but don’t have the time to attend several meet and greet appointments?

Join us for a late afternoon mixer and meet several pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doulas all in one place.

October 3, 2009
4:00-6:00pm
1614 NE Alberta St.
in the large red house
Hosted by Nurture: Center for Growing Families

Highlights:
Meet local pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doulas
Connect with other expecting parents
Learn more about our services
Enjoy light refreshments

Doulas attending the event:

Baby My Sweet Baby http://www.babymysweetbaby.com/
Welcome With Love Family Care: http://www.welcomewithlovefamilycare.com/
Sacred Arrivals: http://www.sacredarrivals.com/
Sacred Pathways Doula Services: http://www.sacredpathwaysdoula.com/
MotherTree: http://www.mothertreebirth.com/
Renaissance Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals: http://www.renchildbirth.com/
Birth Journeys Doula Collective http://www.birthjourneys.com/
Nurture: http://www.nurturepdx.com/
Mama Bear Healing Care

Postpartum Depression article on WebMD

Wendy Davis of Baby Blues Connection (BBC) and Postpartum Support International (PSI) passed this on this article, Postpartum Depression: More Common than You Know, found on WebMD. I particularly like this quote from the president of PSI, Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, CLC, also the coordinator of the Perinatal Mood Disorders Program at Clarian Health in Indianapolis:

Even highly intelligent women don't recognize what they have, and when they do try to reach out, people just say, 'Yeah, that's motherhood. It's tough.'

I might add that sometimes even therapists and counselors, who are trained to recognize the signs of depression, do not recognize that they have a perinatal mood disorder. Hopefully with public education, more women and families will recognize the signs of it and get help. In addition to lack of information, there is quite a bit of fear and shame associated with postpartum mood disorders. Hopefully, that will change too.

Please pass on this article and get help if you or someone you know may have a perinatal mood disorder. It can be treated, the effects can be minimized, you will get better, there is hope.


Where to find help:
Baby Blues Connection

Postpartum Support International

Parenting Unplugged Radio

Yet another great parenting resource here in Portland, OR, Parenting Unplugged Radio. I found out about this radio show from another mama on a local mama yahoo group. The show airs every Tuesday at 10 pm, but you can also download it from the pdx.fm site. This week the show hosts, Laura and Todd Mansfield, interviewed Dr. Sears about the H1N1 virus.

Diaper Changing Station at Green Sprouts Organic Baby and Family Fest

We have been hosting a diaper changing/nursing area (and more) booth at the King Farmers Market on Sundays. This Saturday (9/26 from 10-5) we will be bringing our booth to the Green Sprouts Organic Baby and Family Fest.

If you have not been to the Green Sprouts Festival, I would like to personally say that it is a fun family event. Last year, I had a great time sneaking away from our booth (that's me with my daughter strapped to my chest in that picture!) to enjoy some activities and educational workshops.

This year we will be over by the picnic tables and restrooms, stop by and say hello, learn about all of the wonderful services Nurture has to offer, change a diaper, or hang out and nurse your child in a comfortable chair. We will have a changing table, wipes generously donated by the Alberta Cooperative Grocery, a few extra plastic bags for soiled cloth diapers in case you forget your wet bag, hand sanitizer, a comfortable chair for nursing, a play space for siblings, and more.

ICAN's VBAC Webinars

If you have had a cesarean birth and are planning to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), please check out International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)'s two part webinar on VBAC information.

ICAN Online Webinars

Journey to VBAC: What You Need to Know

Presented by ICAN with Gretchen Humphries and Rose St. John, Journey to VBAC: What You Need to Know is a must for women planning a VBAC and their partners. You will learn about the basic issues surrounding VBAC plus answers to common questions such as, "Am I a good candidate for a VBAC?" and "How can I maximize my chances of having a vaginal birth next time around?" We will also discuss one of the most important but often overlooked issues while planning a VBAC: the father’s role in preventing a cesarean.

This webinar is FREE to paid ICAN subscribers and has been approved for 1.5 contact hours* from CAPPA. There is no additional charge for CAPPA contact hours.

Non-subscribers: $30. There is no additional charge for CAPPA contact hours.
-or-
Become an ICAN subscriber at the Supporting ($30) level or higher: United States - Canada. (International: please contact the International Director for rates by country.)

Part 1: Planning Your VBAC with Gretchen Humphries
Sunday, September 27 - 9:00 pm EDT
90 minutes
•VBAC basics: history, risks, and success rates by birth setting
•Are you a good candidate for a VBAC?
•Cephalopelvic disproportion
•Vaginal birth after multiple cesareans
•How long should you wait between pregnancies?
•Single vs. double-layer sutures
•How to increase your chances of having a VBAC

Part 2: The Father’s Role in Preventing Cesareans with Rose St. John
Sunday, October 4 - 9:00 EDT
90 minutes
•What the father provides to the laboring mother
•The quantifiable impact of a well-prepared father
•Intangible benefits of a well-prepared father
•Giving fathers the preparation they need
•The impact of the father’s adrenaline levels during labor
•Best practices for the laboring father

*To receive CAPPA contact hours, participants must at least attend Part 2: The Father’s Role in Preventing Cesareans.

Click here to register.

Comments or questions? Click here to contact us

Children's Book: The Apple Pie that Papa Baked

Apple season is just about here, reminding me of a most fabulous book: The Apple Pie that Papa Baked written by Lauren Thompson and illustrated by Jonathan Bean.

This delicious book (I had to say it) brings me so much joy. A couple of years ago, I gave it to a dear friend for her second birthday, and I have been meaning to get a copy for my children ever since.

Written in a spirally-this-is-the-House-that-Jack-Built fashion, with humor and warmth, this book celebrates the earthy, worldly elements in a sweet (again) story of an apple pie from roots to table. The father-daughter love and sharing within this book makes me long for my childhood yearly apple orchard trips complete with cider, apples, and of course, apple pie.

In my head, it goes without saying that the illustrations are perfectly matched to this story. I like to believe that if I had heard the story before seeing the artwork, I would have imagined the very same pictures, or very close. Simple yet intricate, nostalgic yet fresh, raw yet gentle, scruffy yet whimsical, and so much subtle beauty to warm your heart.

And here is a (because it's another pie themed book) recipe for you!

Good Old Apple Pie
Crust
1-1/2 Cups Flour
1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/8 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cups Shortening or butter
Ice Cold Water

Find your children. Ask them to help you measure and then sift flour and salt. Work in the shortening or butter with a fork. Add enough ice cold water to make a stiff dough (the dough should be soft but not sticky). Roll out on a floured counter top until about 1/8 inch thick. Place the rolled out dough in a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edge to fit. Save the trimmed dough for the top.

Filling
6 cups sliced, peeled cooking apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 TB lemon juice

In a small bowl mix the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, flour, and sugar together. Mix in apples and lemon juice. Fill pie crust with the apple mixture. Using the remaining dough roll out the top, place on pie, and pinch all the way around the edge. Poke holes (or a pretty design) and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 55 minutes. The top crust should be golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Upcoming Early Pregnancy and Confident Birthing Classes at Nurture!

Couples expecting their first babies have lots of questions regarding their choices in pregnancy and childbirth. Angi Gunther, Confident Birthing Childbirth Instructor and Courtney Jarecki, of Full Moon's Daughter Doula Services, are presenting a two-part Early Pregnancy Workshop to answer all of your questions from "What is a birth center?" to "Which breast pump should I choose?"

The Early Pregnancy Workshop will take place at Nurture, October 17th and 18th from 5-8 pm. Day 1 will cover Choices in Childbirth including Care Providers, Birth Place, Water Birth and Prenatal Services. Day 2 will cover Doulas, Breastfeeding and Eco-friendly Baby Care. Lots of reasons to attend: guest speakers, goody bags full of community resources, samples & coupons, a cloth diaper demo, a sling demo and more! Couples can choose to attend both days or just one. $45 per day with dinner provided. Ask about a sliding scale option.

For couples looking for a fun, interactive & empowering childbirth class, Angi Gunther will be teaching a 3-week Confident Birthing "Intensive" childbirth series in November. Couples will meet for 3 hours on Saturday mornings from November 7th through November 21st. The cost is $95 per couple which includes class materials and snacks.

Angi will cover Labor and Birth, Coping Techniques, Relaxation & Breathing, Positioning, The Partner's Role and Postpartum. A birthing mother's emotional and physical needs as well as the newborn's needs are discussed throughout the series. For more information or to register for classes please email Angi at confidentbirth@gmail.com

Exhale: Our Yoga Studio Neighbor

There is a sweet little yoga studio right around the corner from Nurture, Exhale, founded and directed by Becky Higgenson. Becky is a yoga instructor, a licensed chiropractor, and a craniosacral therapist. She can also be found at Whole Mama~Whole Child offering chiropractic care and craniosacral therapy.

Exhale has prenatal and children's yoga classes, and more.

Exhale's Prenatal Yoga is instructed by Gretchen Houge.
Tuesdays from 10am-11:15am
(rates)

Yoga during pregnancy helps women through the process of pregnancy by connecting with other mamas-to-be, allowing opportunity for inward reflection, providing a healthy physical and emotional outlet of one's experience, and, ultimately, preparing one for birth on a holistic level.

The Kids Yoga series is instructed by Mindy Dillard.
$30 for 4 classes or $10 drop-in per class.
Sundays: 12:00-1:00pm
September 20th-October 11th

Yoga is just as fun for the little ones as it is for adults! This series is for kids ages 3-7. Parents are welcome to stay and participate, or free to leave.
Call 503-545-8312 with questions or to pre-register

Exhale also has yoga therapy, craniosacral therapy, massage therapy, and community chiropractic care.

The Community Chiropractic Care is a great opportunity to receive inexpensive chiropractic care. It is on the last Saturdays of each month* from 12:00-3:00pm. The clinic is run on a sliding scale ($20-$40) and is headed by Dr. David Higginson of Highland Chiropractic Clinic. Appointments are not necessary- all you have to do is show up! If you have questions, please contact Dr. Higginson directly at (503)956-3935 or davidhigginson.dc@gmail.com.

*edited 9/16 to note that the Community Chiropractic Care Clinics will resume in January.

Free Women's Health Exams at the Women's Health Center OHSU

OHSU has free women's health exams in September- including a pap test, pelvic exam, and clinical breast exam. If you know women experiencing barriers to women's health preventive screenings, please let them know and encourage them to call as early as possible! We're excited to announce that exams will be available every month, please see note about October.

The OHSU Center for Women's Health will begin accepting Free Friday appointments on 9/9/09. To make an appointment please call , 503-346-1212. Appointments are first-come, first-served. The phones will remain open for as many hours or days it takes until appointments are filled, hours are 8am to 4pm.

For the first time ever, they've expanded appointment availability to include a variety of days and times to make it easier for women to fit this important screening into their busy lives, so in fact your free-Friday appointment might be on a Tuesday!

Free Friday appointments are intended for women experiencing barriers to receiving preventive health care and include a Pap test, clinical breast exam, and pelvic exam . Free Friday appointments were made possible through the generous donations of community women as part of the Campaign to Eradicate Cervical Cancer.

PLEASE NOTE: Starting October, Free Friday appointments will be filled on a month-by-month basis. Each month, the phone line to make an appointment will be open on the first Wednesday and will remain open until appointments are filled.

Birthingway College of Midwifery needs bellies for practice

Birthingway is currently looking for belly models for their midwifery students to practice non-invasive prenatal skills. Mamas must be 20+ weeks pregnant and will receive $20/session. Starting Tuesdays Sept.29th-Dec. 15th from 2:30-4:30pm. It's a really fun time- The belly models will get a foot massage by one student while another does fetal positioning, fundal measurements, etc. while under the supervision of a clinical instructor and an assistant.

Birthingway is located in OUTER SE Portland- basically Foster and 122nd. It's an old 3 story house with a homey feel! Easy to get to, right on bus lines.

Contact Birthingway directly to get on the list (ph # 503.760.3131)

Please pass this on to pregnant mothers at 20+ weeks.

Swap-n-Play Cafe

We love our neighborhood swap space! There is one in St. John's and one in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Now there will be a swap space in Nurture's neighborhood! The NE Family Cooperative is a recently formed non-profit organization sponsored by the NE Coalition of Neighborhoods. The NE Family Cooperative's first project, the Swap-n-Play Cafe located at NE 30th and Alberta (right down the street!), will be opening in October. The swap spaces are a great place to find community, have a safe an fun place for your children to play, and swap clothes, toys, and other household goods reducing your impact on our beautiful planet.

The Northeast Family Cooperative is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our Co-op gathering space, the Swap and Play Cafe, on Oct. 1st, 2009. We will begin enrolling new members on Sept. 15th. If you are interested in joining our community, contact nefamilycoop@gmail.com.

The Co-op will be holding open house hours throughout the month of October to share our cafe with neighbors, prospective members, and the general public. Please come by and introduce yourself!

October open house hours:
Mondays
9am-noon
Thursdays noon-3pm
Saturdays 10am-noon

Pregnancy Support Group

If you are pregnant and looking for support, Colleen Burke-Sivers, MA, is offering a pregnancy counseling support group starting on September 30th at her office on NE 42nd Ave. Details...

Though pregnancy can be a joy-filled time full of anticipation, many pregnant women often struggle with depression and anxiety, ambivalence, loneliness, a conflicted relationship with their partner or traveling the journey as a single parent, financial difficulties, decisions about work, and where to find trustworthy childcare to name a few concerns.

A weekly counseling and support group for pregnant women, led by experienced therapist, Colleen Burke-Sivers, M.A., is being offered at her office in NE Portland. It is an opportunity to share feelings about your pregnancy, and impending motherhood. Though it may be an opportunity to share resources, the focus will be on the interior experience, rather than on practical solutions.

The group will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00. It will run from September 30th through November 18th, 2009 (8 weeks).

The cost is $25 per session, or $175 for all 8 sessions if paid in full at first session.
For free initial consultation, call Colleen @ (503) 250-3123.

The Food of Love: Breastfeed in Your Sleep

Vicky York found this clip on and I would like to pass it on...

The Food of Love: Breastfeed in Your Sleep