Homegrown Babies is kicking the year off with a BANG! We have a lot going on and many new classes and offerings. Be sure to check our website often so you don’t miss out on what’s happening. Here is a brief run down of upcoming classes.
Childbirth Education Series – Classes beginning in January are sold out. February and March classes are now open for registration. Choose from Tuesday classes beginning February 16 or Sunday classes beginning March 6. Registrants can also select the 8-week series option, which includes a breastfeeding and baby care basics class plus a postpartum support circle add on.
Childbirth Education Boot Camp – This one-day class covers all the basics of pregnancy, childbirth, delivery, and postpartum in one class. Class will be held Saturday, January 23 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Childbirth Refresher Class – Expecting your second or third baby? This three-hour class will review the basics of childbirth, coping tools, labor positions, involving siblings and more. Available Wednesday, January 13 or Wednesday, February 17.
Breastfeeding and Baby Care with Postpartum Circle – The new format for this class will allow you and your partner time to learn the basics of breastfeeding, postpartum planning, adjustment, baby wearing and more. Participants will then sign up for a two-hour postpartum circle once the baby has arrived. The first class is Saturday, January 9.
Papas and Beer/Mamas and Mocktails – Join us for this fun and informal gathering! New and expectant parents are invited to bring all their parenting questions – from the delivery room to the bedroom – have a beer or mocktail and pizza, and learn from other new and experienced parents! Moms and Dads meet in separate rooms at New Dawn to foster open and unbiased communication. First meet up is January 8, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Moving Mamas – Are you ready to get out with baby and start moving or looking to stay active late in pregnancy? Join us on Wednesday’s at 11:00 a.m. at Carrier Park (or the Asheville Mall dependent on weather.) We walk, tone, stretch, and talk about all things pregnancy, birth, baby, and postpartum. Register for a 6-week series or drop-in each week.
- Additionally, if you are ready to RUN! Join Kelly Brown at Fletcher Park on Sundays 2-3 p.m. We will be doing C25K (couch to 5k) and running a 5k in the spring. No additional cost for this meet-up.
Postpartum Doula Training – Homegrown Babies/Jen Chandlee is hosting a CAPPA certified Postpartum Doula Training taught by Laura Nance April 23-24. Learn more and register online.
Birth Doula Training – Homegrown Babies/Chama Woydak is offering DONA certified Birth Doula Training. Three days of hands-on, interactive training begins Friday, February 26. Save $50 by registering before the Early Bird deadline January 8.
Offerings by date
Moving Mamas – 1/6/16
Papas and Beer/Mamas and Mocktails – 1/8/16
Breastfeeding/Baby care – 1/9/16
Childbirth Refresher – 1/13/16
Childbirth Boot camp – 1/23/16
Childbirth Education – 2/16/16
Birth Doula Training – 2/26/16 * Early bird deadline 1/8/16
Postpartum Doula Training – 4/23/16
