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See below for our schedule of events so that you can plan your day!

Mountain Midwifery Pregnancy and Childbirth Seminar Series:

11:00AM - What can a Doula do for you? 
Heather Scott, CLD, CCCE, from Cocoon Birth, LLC

This presentation will discuss the benefits of working with a doula during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Information on the doula's role and how to choose a doula will be provided. What can a doula do to enhance your birth experience? Come find out and get your questions answered by the experts!

12:00PM - Vaccines 101
Dr. Joe Marceny, MD from Pediatric Pathways

Dr. Joe Marceny is a general pediatrician at Pediatric Pathways with 14 years of clinical experience. This talk addresses questions and concerns surrounding vaccinations and will provide a balanced view of vaccines frequently given during early childhood. It will also discuss some of the more common vaccine schedules.

1:00PM - Water Birth: Is it safe?
Heather Thompson, Ph.D, from Beyond Birth

Join us for an informative discussion about birthing babies underwater! We will talk about why more women are choosing this type of birth plan, details of how water birth works and will debunk some common misconceptions about birthing underwater. In addition, we will examine the scientific research on laboring and birthing in the water to address whether water birth is safe. Come learn more about a different way to bring your baby into the world!

Heather Thompson, Ph.D. is a molecular biologist with many years of scientific research experience as well as a certified postpartum doula and lactation educator (CAPPA). She has been working with new families for more than 8 years.

2:00PM - Sustainable & Natural Birth Options
Tracy Ryan, CNM Founder, Mountain Midwifery

Obviously your birth choices affect your personal journey to parenting. But we'll also discuss how where you birth and with whom you birth affects our environment and influences the sustainability of quality, affordable maternity care in Colorado. Tracy is the owner and founder of Colorado's only birth center, Mountain Midwifery Center, and has been a Certified-Nurse Midwife since 2002. She has practiced as a midwife in hospital, homebirth, and birth center settings.

3:00PM - Breastfeeding Q&A
Amanda Ogden from The Juicy Baby

A mother's breast milk is designed to provide everything an infant needs to thrive. Breastfeeding also teaches a new mother many of the things she needs to know to be a parent to her child: empathy, intuition, patience, love, and discipline. Join us for this discussion on the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as helpful guidance in strengthening this symbiotic bond between mother and child.

4:00PM - Childbirth Education Choices 
a panel discussion hosted by Tracy Ryan, Owner of Mountain Midwifery Center.

Join us for a panel discussion on the different childbirth education options and programs available to expecting families. Learn about Birthing from Within from Birth Alchemy's Debbie Lane, as well as what's possible with partner coaching through the Bradley Method with Janey Mahaffey, long-time practitioner.

Naturally Loved's Healthy Family Workshops:

11:00AM - Cloth Diapering Demonstration/Q&A
Robin Morris from Eco-Politan

Learn about the different types of cloth diapers, the different materials used, laundry tips, and how to get started in cloth diapering!

12:00PM - Babywearing: A Discussion and Demonstration
Melissa Radcliffe, from TogetherBe and Heather Thompson, from Beyond Birth

Does carrying your baby's carseat all day wreak havoc on your back and arms? Learn to wear your little one in a baby carrier! Babywearing is great for infants because carried babies cry less and learn more. It is also good for parents as it allows you to nurture your baby hands-free! This seminar will cover the why, where and how of wearing your baby. A wide variety of baby carriers will be demonstrated with plenty of time for hands-on exploration of all the carriers. This class is appropriate for prenatal and postpartum families. Babies welcome!

Melissa Radcliffe, founder of TogetherBe LLC, a company focused on bringing families together, has been actively involved in the baby carrier industry for over 9 years. She was a founding member of the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA), designer of the FreeHand Baby Carrier, and primary inventor and patent holder for the Peekaru Original fleece baby carrier cover.Heather Thompson, Ph.D. is a molecular biologist with many years of scientific research experience as well as a certified pos

1:00PM - Diaper Free Before 3!
Patience Bleskan, MA, Parenting Educator and Counselor

Do you want to toss those diapers for good?  New research about how children learn to use the toilet has completely changed the conversation parents and professionals are having about when children can, and should, learn to control their bowel and bladder.  If you are interested in making the move out of diapers an exciting experience, join us for this funny and informative workshop with Patience Bleskan.  

Patience Bleskan, MA a child development specialist and parenting coach, has been supporting families for over 14 years. She has helped hundreds of families through the process of creating happy and healthy voiding habits.

2:00PM - Sound Sleep
Patience Bleskan, MA, Parenting Educator and Counselor

Do you want you and your child to be sleeping better but don't know how to get that sleep?
Sleep is a complex issues that affects the entire family. Age, development, food, activities, and expectations all play a role in how your child goes to sleep and stays a sleep. Patience Bleskan will discuss supporting healthy sleep in the first years of life. Patience Bleskan, MA a child development specialist, parenting coach and consultant, works with families all over the country. She supports all parenting styles and bases her work on the latest research in child development.

3:00PM - Love and Logic: Disciplining our children in a loving way 
Babbette Brown, on behalf of Naturally Loved

This seminar offers simple tools and techniques that teach parents to use empathy, instead of anger, while allowing for natural and created consequences.  Love & Logic® teaches parents how to stay cool while raising responsible children. Babette Brown is a faciliator of Becoming a Love & Logic® Parent. Go to www.raising-ruby.com to learn more and to register for the Becoming a Love & Logic® Parent five-week series.

4:00PM - Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season
Adam Graves, ND, Lac, from Ascent Health Center
 
Come learn ways to improve the health of your children and treat their colds and flu using natural medicines.  You will leave feeling empowered and educated on keeping your little kiddos thriving and healthy all season long!

Adam Graves ND, LAc is Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist with Ascent Health Center in Lowry. He specializes in Children's and Women's health, and Complex cases.

Exhibitors

A wide variety of exhibitors are expected representing the following healthy and sustainable products, services, and topic areas. This list is subject to change.

* The ReDirect Guide does not advocate, endorse, nor recommend any specific healthcare option. Our goal is to educate the public about natural healthcare options and encourage individuals and parents to discuss these options with their healthcare provider.

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