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Join us every Friday, bring your lunch and connect with nurse midwife Janet Schwab and other mothers-to-be to get answers to your questions and discuss important topics. 

 





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Meet Our New Belly Bliss Doulas Group!

Lauren Williams 

Doula, Childbirth Educator, Personal Trainer & 

Co-Owner of Belly Bliss     

CD (DONA), LCCE, NPTI, NSCA 

 

Julie Olson
Doula, Childbirth Educator, Co-Founder PlumTree Baby

CD (DONA), LCCE  

 

Shannon Faber
Doula, Yoga Teacher

CD (DONA), CYT 

 

Jennifer Lux
Doula, Yoga Teacher

CD (DONA), CYT  

Click here to read more about us.

 

Belly Bliss Doulas offers a fresh approach to your doula care.  Working as agroup of four educated and experienced doulas we support our moms throughout their pregnancy, birth and postpartum period.  We are proud to offer a monthly Belly Circle for all of our clients and perspective clients to come and chat about important topics pertaining to childbirth and pregnancy such as nutrition, breastfeeding, optimal fetal positioning and much more.  Working as a group guarantees our moms receive the most thorough information and a doula at their labor and birth who is fresh, rested and energized.  Belly Bliss Doulas are skilled and knowledgeable about pressure points, massage, aromatherapy, positioning and other comfort techniques that can be used in childbirth and labor to help mom.

 

Why Hire a Doula? 

* 50% decrease in cesarean births

* 60% decrease in epidurals
* 40% decrease in the use of pitocin
* 30% decrease in the use of narcotics
* 30% decrease in the use of forceps
* Overall, a 25% decrease in the length of labor

Click here to read more about the benefits of having a doula.

 

Join us this Monday at 7pm for our Belly Circle to learn more about each of us and join in a discussion about nutrition and exercise in pregnancy.

RSVP  by calling Robyn at (303)399.1191 or Lauren at (970)692-0112 

More Common Myths about 
Your Family's Nutrition

6.      MYTH: Organic foods are not necessarily more important during pregnancy.  TRUTH: An organic food diet helps to reduce our unborn baby's risk of exposures to toxic chemicals, and helps to promote health in both mother and child for the long run. Organic foods are free of the troubling chemicals and pesticides that many non-organic foods contain. Since most of what you consume passes across the placenta to your unborn child, it's important to keep your consumption of these chemicals and pesticides to a minimum.

 

7.      MYTH: All prenatal vitamins are created equal.  TRUTH: Food-based vitamins utilize sources found in nature, rather than synthesized compounds.  The advantage is that they are more easily absorbed and utilized by the human body. The best places to find vital nutrients for pregnancy is always first in foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, but it can be difficult to get enough of these foods in our day-to-day regimens. Food-based vitamins are extracted from fruits and vegetables and because the body recognize these compounds - as opposed to synthetic or isolated vitamins - it knows how to put them to use.  In the case of synthetic vitamins, as much as 90% of them pass directly through our bodies with no actual benefit. 

 

8.      MYTH: My dietary habits have no impact on my kids. TRUTH: The best way to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself.  By eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, and other nutritious foods, you set a good example for your child to follow.

 

9.      MYTH: You should be worried if your toddler is "overweight."  TRUTH: You should not be concerned if your child is overweight at a very young age. It is never a good idea to begin restricting calories.  However, you will want to provide healthy and balanced meals and encourage regular physical activity. Be sure not to offer too much milk, juice, or high calorie snacks in between meals so your child is not filling up on "empty" calories.

 

10.  MYTH: Now that baby is here, let the dieting begin! TRUTH: Many women are anxious to return to their pre-pregnancy shape and weight quickly after childbirth. Your pregnancy weight wasn't gained overnight so it won't disappear that quickly either. As a matter of fact, you gained that weight so that you would have plenty of reserves for feeding your baby.  It is safer for you to wait at least two months postpartum to purposely diet, as your body needs this time to recover from childbirth, rebalance your metabolism and hormones, and most importantly, establish a good milk supply.


Join Sara Peternell, Belly Bliss' Nutritionist for her monthly workshops which include:

*Trimester By Trimester Nutrition Guide to 

Healthy Pregnancy 

*Breastfeeding Nutrition Guide for Healthy 

Moms and Babies

*Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby 

*And Many More! 

 

INTRODUCING THE BELLY BLISS NUTRITION WORKSHOP PACKAGE!         For $96 you get to choose four of our six premier nutrition workshops, PLUS get one free hour working one-on-one with our nutritionist, Sara Peternell. This is a savings of $65 and offers your entire family the benefits of a nutrition education you cannot get anywhere else!   

Have you taken your childbirth class?

Belly Bliss offers four comprehensive childbirth classes, Prepared Childbirth, Natural Childbirth Series, Birthing From Within Childbirth Education Series and Hypnobabies.  

  

Prepared Childbirth

Our Prepared Childbirth class presents extensive information on all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. We believe in giving parents the most accurate scientific information and letting them make the best decision for themselves and their family. Every family is different and it is our goal to give you the information you need and the tools necessary to make the best decision for you and to help you accomplish your goals. Whether you are planning an un-medicated birth, a medicated birth or are not sure what you want, this class will be beneficial to you. It will be easier to accomplish your goals in childbirth with knowledge providing the foundation for your decisions.  

 Click here to read more about all our classes and sign-up. 

Upcoming Workshops

Yoga 101

Baby Food Making

Baby and Me Partner Yoga

Natural First Aid for the Whole Family

Cloth Diapering

Newborn Care 101

Signing Smart

And Much More! 

 Click here to read more and sign-up. 

 

Are you new to Yoga, intimidated to go to your first class, or feel that you need a better understanding of breath and body alignment?

If so, this is the perfect class to take as an introduction into the physical practice of Yoga. In this hour class, we will provide a brief introduction to Yoga, discuss the importance of breath and practice some breathing techniques, introduce common Yoga postures using proper alignment, discuss class etiquette, and more. This class is for you to learn so we welcome questions as you practice the postures and breath work in your own body. This class is open to men and women of all ages. Share the gift of Yoga and bring your partner! Attend and receive 10% off your class package purchase that day. Pre-registration required. $8 per person for returning students and FREE for first time students!  

This Saturday the 27th at 11am.