Sweet Pea Births - ...celebrating every sweet pea and their birth
2012 Class Schedule
Chandler, AZ
We teach a 12-week series.  Classes meet once a week at 6:30 pm.  Chandler Blvd & 101 Freeway location.
    March 5 - May 21, 2012 Registration closed
   (Fridays) September 14 - November 30, 2012 Open for Enrollment
   (Mondays) December 3, 2012 - February 18, 2013
   
Payson, AZ
We teach a 12-week series.  Classes meet once a week on Sunday afternoons - time TBA.
    May 12 - July 28, 2012 Open for Enrollment
    

EVENTS
Where to find us this month:

Bradley™ Day Family Picnic  
Saturday, May 5th - 12:00 - 3:00 pm 
Encanto Park - Ampitheater Island   
The Phoenix area Bradley Method® instructors are working together to start a yearly event.  We are hopeful this will be our first annual Bradley™ Day event to celebrate the anniversary of Dr. Bradley's retirement.  We want to provide a venue to meet other Bradley® families in the Valley and in your area.  Since there are several teachers offering classes in similar geographic areas, and since other students drive long distances to attend classes, it will be a great opportunity to meet other Bradley families in your area.  The event is open to the general public - if you know anyone who is interested in natural birth and green living options, please invite them to join us.
For the latest event news
Blog at www.bestbirths.com
Evite   
Have any media contacts?  We would appreciate it if you would help us get the word out.  Share your Bradley™ birth story with them, and please send them the to the blog, Facebook page, or the Evite.  Thank you in advance!
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Although I am not the presenter at any of the classes listed below, I am an advocate of natural birth, breastfeeding and attachment parenting.  Many moms have found that the information shared at these meetings to be helpful.


Homebirth Circle 
Tuesday, May 8th – 12:00 to 2:00 pm 
Freedom and the Seed   
Are you thinking it’s time to look into potty training?  This group is not just for homebirth families – all are welcome.  The topic on April 10 is Potty Training – Elimination Communication – Diaper Free.  Come listen to stories and hear what has worked for other families. 170 S Ash AveTempeAZ. 480.528.1689

Breastfeeding 101 Class
Saturday, May 12th ~  10:00 am
Modern Mommy Boutique
3355 W Chandler Blvd, #3
Chandler, AZ 85226
Debbie Gillespie, IBCLC, RLC, offers an informational seminar that covers the A - Z of breastfeeding and what to expect.  This is for pregnant moms and usually meets the 2nd Saturday of each month.  Please call 480-857-7187 to reserve your seat in class.

For more breastfeeding classes click here and scroll down: 

ICAN Birth Class: Cesarean Prevention
Saturday, May 19th ~ 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Boojum Obstetrics
655 S. Dobson Rd #101
Chandler, AZ  85224
This class is taught by ICAN leaders and is appropriate for anyone wanting to learn how to prevent unnecessary cesareans, especially first time parents and women planning a VBAC.  The fee is $25 per couple; your doula may come at no additional fee.  For more information and to register, clickhere.
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Although I am not the presenter at any of the events listed below, I am an advocate of natural birth and breastfeeding.  Many moms have found that the information shared at these meetings to be helpful.

Breastfeeding Support Group
Mondays at 10:00 am

Led by Debbie Gillespie, IBCLC, RLC

Free support group for nursing mothers meets every Monday morning at Modern Mommy Boutique.  Owner Talisha Heiden provides the space and yummy snacks - thank you! Bring yourself, your child(ren) and any questions you may have.


Chandler Regional Hosp. Breastfeeding Support Group
Wednesdays from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm
For more information, please call the ResourceLink toll-free
1 (877) 728-5414, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You may also leave a message during after hours and someone will return your call during the next business day.

Mercy Gilbert Hosp. Breastfeeding Support Group

Fridays from 10:00 am- 11:30 pm
For more information, please call the ResourceLink toll-free
1 (877) 728-5414, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You may also leave a message during after hours and someone will return your call during the next business day.

AZ Birth Network hosts monthly Birth Circles
You can call me for more information and/or if you are interested in attending

Anthem Birth Circle
Date:  Approximately the 2nd week of the month~ please RSVP with Leigh to confirm date.
Time: 7:15pm
Location: Anthem Outlet Mall
4250 West Anthem Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Phone: (623) 465-9500
Facilitator:  Leigh

East Valley Birth Circle
Date:  4th Thursday of the month
Time:  7: 15pm
Location: 
Nurturing Hearts Birth Services
1220 North Spencer Ave.
Suite #200
Mesa, Arizona, 85213
Facilitator: Noelia

Phoenix Birth Circle
Date:  2nd Thursday of the month
Time:  7:15pm
Location:  SuTRA Midtown Yoga
2317 N. 7th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
SuTRA Phone: 602.253.9525
Facilitator: Rachel

Queen Creek Birth Circle
Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:15pm
Location:  LifeSpring Midwifery
20185 E Ocotillo Rd, Ste #105
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Phone: (602) 663-0631
Facilitator:  Meredith

West Valley Birth Circle
Date:  3rd Thursday of the month
Time:  7:15pm
Location:  Arizona Womb Service
9800 West Peoria Avenue, Suite 3
Peoria, Arizona
Facilitator:  Danielle



Baby & Me Café
A monthly, casual gathering where LLL Leaders are available to answer breastfeeding questions.

Date: Thursday, April 19th
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location:
  Paradise Bakery & Cafe - Dana
  Park, NW corner of Val Vista and 
  Baseline

La Leche League Meeting
"If you are a woman considering breastfeeding or already breastfeeding, La Leche League welcomes you, your nursing baby and your young children to our monthly meetings." - LLL site
 
Date: Tuesday, April 17th
**Husbands Welcome**
Time: 7:00 PM
Location:
  Whole Foods at the SE corner of 
  Ray Rd & 101 Freeway
  2955 West Ray Road 
  Chandler, AZ 85224
Topic: Series 4
Nutrition, Starting Solids, and Weaning
  • When and how should baby start solid foods?
  • What are the best foods to feed a baby? a toddler?
  • How can family eating habits be improved?
  • When and how do you wean?

ICAN East Valley
The International Cesarean Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).

Date: Wed., May 23
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Topic: Movie Nite - Laboring Under an Illusion
7:00 Movie
8:00 Discussion
Location:
Dr. Ross’ Office
2405 E. Southern #4
Tempe AZ 85282
Facilitator:  Stephanie Stanley
602-684-6567

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