Local Groups for new Mom's

Madison Birth Center - http://www.madisonbirthcenter.com/classes.asp

New Moms Group (FREE) We offer a drop-in new mother's group here at the birth center every Thursday from 11:00-12:30. All babies are welcome and no need to sign up, just come and hang out with other moms. The group is facilitated by Mary Batson.

Meriter - http://www.meriter.com/education/mbh.cfm

Mother Baby Hour is a time for first-time moms and their babies to get together to ask questions, express concerns, learn about resources and share stories.

A Community Educator facilitates the groups and offers a weekly topic (such as sleeping, feeding or traveling with baby). Join us as early as the first week after your baby is born.

Please Note
Online registration is not available for this program because sessions are held so frequently and offered on an ongoing basis.

To register, call (608) 417-8446 before attending your first session.

Holistic Moms Network - http://madisonwi.holisticmoms.org/

We would like to introduce you to the Holistic Moms Network, a national non-profit organization for mothers interested in holistic health and green living. New mothers need compassion and community as they navigate their journey into motherhood. The Holistic Moms Network was formed by moms and for moms to provide support, encouragement, and connections. In short, the HMN is about building connections and empowering women!

We would like to announce the formation of the new Madison, WI chapter ofkHolistic Moms Network. Our open house is scheduled for March 3, 2011 at 6:45 PM in the Bolz B room of the Goodman Community Center on the East side of Madison. Our regular monthly meeting will be held the first Thursday of each month at 6:45 PM at the Goodman Community Center.


WELCOME TO LA LECHE LEAGUE OF MADISON - http://lllmadison.wordpress.com/

All women, especially those pregnant or nursing, are invited to join other mothers in our discussions. Babies are always welcome! Bring your questions and concerns about breastfeeding. An excellent lending library is available with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting and nutrition.


Happy Bambino - http://www.happybambino.com/ClassesEvents/ParentGroups/tabid/193/List/0/Default.aspx

PARENT & FAMILY GROUPS AND PLAYGROUPS
These groups meet weekly. No registration is necessary, just stop in!

At Home Dad's Playgroup
Cuddlebugs Parent-Baby Group
Nightcrawlers Parent-Baby Group
Grasshoppers Parent-Baby Group

SPECIALTY FAMILY & PARENT GROUPS
These groups meet monthly. No registration is necessary, just stop in!
La Leche League - Multiples Meeting
Post-Homebirth/Planned Homebirth Group
Working Moms Networking Group

Featured Service - Creative Memories Consultant

As a mother of three I have thousands of pictures and it can get a bit overwhelming at times. I also know those weeks after you add a new baby to your family the last thing on your mind is how are you going to share your wonderful pictures with family and friends. Likely you are more concerned with feeding yourself, taking a shower or of course sleeping! You likely are taking many picture as you know this is a time you never want to forget but there they are piling up on you computer with no real place to go! Well Creative Memories is your answer! Barb Perkins is a local mother of three and Independent Creative Memories Consultant who understand how important your photos are to you.

Go to her website http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/bperkins or call her at 608-682-0834 to discuss the many options you have today before that little bundle of joy joins your family on the outside world!!

I am all about local!!

All though I am not a fan of shopping let alone shopping with all three of my kids in tow! There a few local places that I think are a must for new families. Not only do they have everything you need on your adventures in natural family parenting but they offer a comfortable space for new parents to ask questions about products! Most importantly they offer a great space to nurse your new baby with out having to worry about the old creppy guy telling you to go do "THAT" in the bathroom.(And for the record feel free to tell him to go eat his lunch in the bathroom) So instead of ordering the products you long for on-line venture out with your familiy to these great local resources!!

www.happybambino.com/Home/tabid/439/List/0/Default.aspx - Monona Drive, Madison

http://nickisdiapers.com - High Point Rd, Madison

http://www.satarababy.com - Odana Road, Madison

http://www.wildchildclothes.com - Monroe Street, Madison

http://www.oompa.com/baby-toys/category/cs_store - Cayuga Ct, Middleton

My favorite Breastfeeding resources!!

Here is a few of my most trusted resources for breastfeeding! Add links in the comment section that you like!!


http://www.workandpump.com
LLL of Madison
http://lllmadison.wordpress.com

Dr. Jack Newman
http://www.drjacknewman.com/breastfeeding-help.asp

http://www.breastfeeding.com/

http://www.kellymom.com

Doula in Madison Provider Recommendations!!

Many doulas in Madison offer so many amazing services! I am so happy to be a part of this amazing group of Woman! I am also pleased to be in a community that offers such a wide varierty of amazing care providers! Below are my personal favorits!

Madison Birth Center- http://www.madisonbirthcenter.com/

Wild Wood Clinic -Doctors: Jill Mallory and Leila Midelfort- www.wildwoodclinic.com

Renewed Life Chiropractic - Doctor Heather Olson - www.renewedlifechiropractic.com

A Healers Hand- Massage Therepy and Acupuncturis for pregnancy and postpartum - www.ahealershand.com

Belly - Massage therepy - www.bellymamamassage.com
North Star -Massage Therepy - www.northstarmassage.com

Enjoy!!!

Madison Doula Love's to Empowering families!

Madison Doula!