Winter Childbirth Classes are starting!

The next group class series starts on Thursday, January 6th, 6:30pm-9pm, at Colorado Springs OB/GYN (the offices of Dr. John Baer and Sharon Ruyak, CNM) on the corner of Dublin and Rangewood.

I teach childbirth education classes that pull from many great resources such as Dr. Robert Bradley, the Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth, author Sheila Kitzinger and midwife Ina May Gaskin. We focus on breathing techniques and many different comfort techniques that I have learned from my experience attending births as a doula and a midwife assistant, both in the hospital setting and the home setting.

Classes are $250 (per couple) for an 8 week course and includes multi-dimensional instruction, a ten chapter student notebook, a postpartum breastfeeding visit, and unlimited phone / email support.

If you have given birth before, please feel free to pick and choose the classes you would like to be "refreshed" on, only $30 per class! Also ask about the discounts that are available for my current doula clients, active military and low income families.

For more information, please contact:
Candace McCollett, CBE, CLD
Owner, The Westside Birth Connection
www.westsidebirthconnection.com
719-213-3740

BirthNetwork monthly meeting - Flu Vaccine

WHEN: Wednesday, December 15th, 6:30pm-8pm

WHERE: Whole Foods cafe, First and Main Shopping Center, on Powers between North Carefree and South Carefree, 3180 New Center Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

WHAT: This month Dr. Jon Streit of Align For Life Chiropractic will be talking about "Immunity: (Natural or Engineered) The Science of the Flu Vaccine and the Human Response." BirthNetwork is a non-profit organization that meets monthly to offer support and information for a safe and satisfying pregnancy and childbirth. Meetings are free, families welcome! For more, info contact coloradospringsbn@yahoo.com or visit http://www.birthnetwork.org/colorado.htm

SAVE THE DATE: Our 6th annual Healthy Pregnancy Fair will be held on Saturday, March 5th 11:00-2:00 at the Baby Depot in the Burlington Coat Factory Citadel Mall. You don't want to miss this exciting event!