As we continue to work toward addressing the needs of families in our community, we would like to invite you to a special event at the Athens Library on Saturday, September 7th 2-3: 30 pm: What Can the Birth Circle do for You? Our board members will be on hand to talk about the programs we currently offer, and we would love to hear from you about other needs that ought to be addressed, and how our current formats/times could be tweaked to better meet the needs of our community. Refreshments will be served. If you like to plan ahead, or would like to contribute but can’t make the meeting, please consider if you have any insight to provide in response to any of the following questions, and/or take our online multiple-choice survey.
What has been valuable or supportive to you at a Birth Circle program?
How could we improve the program you attended?
What programs do you see a need for?
What prevented you from being able to attend a program you were interested in?
Do you see/hear Birth Circle programs advertised around town regularly? Where? Where should we be getting the word out?
When would be a good time/place for a playgroup to meet?
When would be a good time/place for a postpartum support group to meet?
Are you or do you know a Dad who would be interested in more Dad centered programming?
How could we facilitate more supportive environments online for those who are finding a lot of their information and support there these days?
Please send any and all comments to athensbirthcircle@gmail.com and/or fill out our survey at:
Thank you!
Ariel Carver
Executive Director, The Birth Circle
director@athensbirthcircle.com
740-652-6262
Loss Support Group
Thursday, September 5th, 6:30 pm
Central Avenue Church, 73 Central Ave., Athens
If you are in need of support because of a pregnancy loss or the loss of your child, you are welcome to join us every first Thursday of the month for this support group. These meetings are free and facilitated by a professional social worker. All family members, such as grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles, as well as friends, are welcome. Childcare is provided.
Family Walks
Wednesday, September 11th
Meet outside the Athens library for a walk on the bike path 6-7 pm
Join Birth Circle board member Rebecca and her family for a casual stroller walk on the bike path. A great chance to meet new parents, socialize, and get a little fresh air!
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, September 25th, 7 pm
Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Athens
Supporting those who have experienced pregnancy and/or infant loss Perinatal loss is all too common, and most of us (or perhaps all of us, whether we know it or not) know someone or are someone who has been affected. Join our Loss Support Group members to talk about how to be supportive of people who are grieving such a loss (and what NOT to say!). Keep an eye on our facebook page this month too as we prepare for this meeting by asking for input on what things you heard during this time of grieving that was helpful, and not so helpful.
Prepared Mommy Camp
September 14th, October 12th, and November 9th
10 am – 2 pm
Athens Friends Meeting House, 22 Birge Dr, Chauncey, OH 45719.
We are still accepting registrations for the Fall session!
We had a great first meeting of the fall session in August, and are excited to see our program expanding to be more inclusive and supportive to Dads/Partners with the help of the Fatherhood Coaches at the Pregnancy Resource Center!
This Camp is geared toward providing birth and parenting education and community building with young Mamas age 23 and under, though when we do have extra space and are glad to include others as well. More information, as well as a video and the registration form, can be found on our website. We deeply appreciate your support!
www.athensbirthcircle.org/prepared-mommy-camp
Meals for Families
Let The Birth Circle community cook for you! If you’ve just had a baby, if you are going through another type of transition in your family, or have experienced a loss, The Birth Circle is more than happy to organize a meal calendar to help support you. If you are interested in receiving meals, providing meals or both, please contact our Meals For Families Coordinator, Ariel Carver at arielrose.carver@gmail.com for more information.