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Birth Centers in Phoenix
| Posted on September 30, 2016 at 1:37 PM |
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Did you know that there are six birth centers to choose from if you are a birthing family in the metro-Phoenix area in Arizona? Several of them offer Bradley Method classes on their calendar. We will be offering a series at Willow Midwife Center for Birth and Midwifery that starts in October. Please contact us if you would like to enroll. Here is a quick run-down of the options, listed in alphabetical order. Babymoon Inn 202 E. Morris Drive Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 314-7755
The Birth Haven
The Birth Nest at Caitlin Court 5622 W. Palmaire Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 623.748.7655
Blossom Birth and Wellness Center http://www.blossombirthcenter.com/ 2928 N. 18th Place Phoenix AZ 85016 (602) 256-7766 "Blossom Birth Center is a special place created to cultivate peace, love and healthy families. Blossom is an accredited birth center in Phoenix, Arizona where low risk, healthy pregnant women give birth naturally with midwives and a special Ob/Gyn with the heart of a midwife. Blossom is Licensed by the state of Arizona and accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC), as well as a member of the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC)." Willow Midwife Center for Birth andWellness
Women's Birth & Wellness Center http://www.yourazbirthcenter.com/ 504 W University Dr Mesa, AZ 85201 480-833-6582
Disclaimer: The material included in this blog post and on our website is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog and related videos contain information about
our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official
website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this video and on our
blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. Birthing From Within and Bradley Method® natural childbirth
classes offered in Arizona: convenient to Chandler, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Gilbert,
Mesa, Scottsdale, Payson |
Q&A with SPB: When is it time to go to our birth place?
| Posted on September 21, 2016 at 7:47 PM |
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 We get this question a lot, and it came up again when we taught class on Friday evening. The most common answer uses the acronym "5-1-1".When you have this pattern established:
...then it is probable that a change in activity is not going to slow down your labor. There are other variations of this...some providers will say 4-1-! (four minutes apart, lasting a minute and in this pattern for an hour), and I have even known some hospital-based midwives say 3-1-1 (three minutes apart, lasting a minute, and in this pattern for an hour). However:
So hopefully that gives you a little better idea of what to plan for when it's time for your Sweet Pea's Birth-Day!! Here is another video from our archives that you might like...it offers some suggestions to make that transition from home to birth place as smooth as possible in order to continue the good work you have started at home.
Do you have any "going to the hospital" tips to share? Please leave us a comment below! Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog and video contain information about
our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official
website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this video and on our
blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. Birthing From Within and Bradley Method® natural childbirth
classes offered in Arizona: convenient to Chandler, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Gilbert,
Mesa, Scottsdale, Payson |
UPDATE: Fundraising for Willow WIsh
| Posted on September 16, 2016 at 3:49 PM |
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 Please join us to celebrate the GRAND OPENING Willow Midwife Center for Birth+Wellness Saturday, September 17, 2016 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Suite 136 Mesa, AZ 85210 Here is a preview of the silent auction:  Little Boy Blue Basket: $300 Starting Bid: $50
 Sugar+Spice Basket: $300.00 Starting Bid: $75.00
 Modern Mommy Boutique Gift Basket - $150 Value Starting Bid: $40.00
 Postpartum Gift Basket – $150Starting Bid: $40 Offered by
Lindsay Lutes
 Birthing From Within Mentors Gift Basket -
$60.00 Starting Bid - $25.00
 The Bradley Method® Instructors of AZ Gift
Basket $65.00 Starting Bid - $25.00
 Babies R’Us Gift Basket - $65.00 Starting Bid - $25.00
 Sweet Pea Births Gift Basket– $80.00 Starting Bid - $25.00
 Golf Weekend - $500 Value Starting Bid: $125
Lactation Support Package - $180 Starting Bid: $45 Offered by Sarah Kankiewicz, CLE (Firefly Lactation Services)
Birth Journey Class - $200 Starting Bid: $50 Offered by Dianne Hamre (Doula Dianne) This
intensive one-day workshop will equip you with knowledge and skills that will
enhance your birth experience while making lasting memories. The ideal
time to take this workshop is in your 7th or 8th month of
pregnancy. CLASS
BENEFITS
Birth Doula Services - $500 Starting Bid: $125 Offered by Ashlee Witham (Essence Doula) Essence: the most significant element, quality or aspect of a
thing or a person. SUPPORT*RESPECT*EMPOWERMENT Ashlee Witham *Doula Services in PHX valley As your doula, I will support you during pregnancy and assist
you during childbirth and provide support to you and your family after birth of
your baby. Postpartum Doula Services - $240 Starting Bid: $60 8 Hours – Offered by Ashley Anders A postpartum doula provides evidenced based
information on things such as infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery
from birth, mother–baby bonding, infant soothing, and basic newborn care. A postpartum doula is there to help a new
family in those first days and weeks after bringing home a new baby. Research
shows that moms, dads and babies have an easier time with this transition if a
good support team is in place. In-Home Breastfeeding Consultation - $60 Starting Bid: $15 Offered by Sarah Kankiewicz, CLE (Firefly
Lactation Services) Labor+Birth Photography - $400
Starting Bid: $100 Offered by Rebecca Turrigiano (Loving Touch
Doulas) Being
passionate about all things birth related, I am excited to be able to
offer this service to both my doula clients and also families simply wanting to
capture this special time on film. I pride myself in knowing when to capture
these moments, and am happiest when my clients haven’t even realized that I was
even taking the shots I did! Having a background in fashion, film and T.V, I
bring a very unique prospective to your photos. The shots I capture also
respect the birthing Mom’s dignity and doesn’t feel intrusive during private
moments between partners. I am always honored to be invited into such a private
moment. Description
of Services
Naturopath Visit - $200 Starting Bid: $50 Offered by True Harmony Wellness Center Spa Gift Certificate - $80 Starting Bid: $20 Offered by True Harmony Wellness Center Mini Maternity Session - $175 Starting Bid: $45 Offered by Aimee Sugar Photography Essential Oil Introductory Kit - $35 Starting Bid: $10 Offered
by Aimee Sugar Starting Bid: $45 Offered by The
Pampered Belly Placenta
Encapsulation Placenta
Print Raw Belly Cast - $75 Starting Bid: $20 Offered by The
Pampered Belly  Magikarp Blanket - $75 Starting Bid: $20 Offered by
Hookin’ for Rent Some last minute additions - will have more info at tomorrow's event!! Photo Session – Starting Bid: Offered by
Rala Photography Nutrition Consultation – Starting Bid: Offered by
Baby Bloom Nutrition Therapy Session – Starting Bid: Offered by
OSS Physical Therapy I hope to see you at tomorrow's event. Come look for me upstairs - I will be at the silent auction sign-in table :) |
Coming Soon: Willow Midwife Center for Birth and Wellness
| Posted on September 2, 2016 at 10:44 AM |
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 Please join us to celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Willow Midwife Center for Birth and Wellness Saturday, September 17, 2016 10:30 am - 3:00 pm 2045 S. Vineyard Suite 136 Mesa, AZ 85210 The midwives who own Willow would like to be able to provide for families who cannot afford the fee for a birth center birth. To make that wish come true, they are starting a foundation called Willow Wish. Please come out to support the birth center and to bid on the items that have been donated for their fundraising efforts: IVF treatment (sans human parts) from IVF Phoenix Photography by Rebecca Turrigiano Photography by Amanda LaRussa Eyelash extensions by Erin Rudd Birth Doula services by Ashlee Witham Postpartum Doula services donated by three different doulas:
Placenta Encapsulation services by Michelle Ludwig Birth Journey class with Dianne Hamre Childbirth class series with Saundra Rozenboom Lactation package with Sarah Kankiewicz Pregnancy+Postpartum package with Stacy LePert: Belly cast (raw), placenta encapsulation, placenta print, and a gift certificate to use towards a crochet keepsake Mama Pampering Gift Basket from Arizona Birthing From Within instructors (will include one set of Amorini Silver Nipple Soothers) Mama Pampering Gift Basket from Arizona Bradley Method Instructors (will include one set of Amorini Silver Nipple Soothers) Mama Pampering Gift Basket from Arizona Doulas And of course... a Sweet Pea Births swag basket! We still have more donations coming in...so stay tuned! I hope to see you to celebrate and congratulate Belinda Hodder, CNM and Diane Ortega, CNM as they open their doors to provide another option for evidence-based, respectful pregnancy, postpartum and well-woman care in Arizona. Disclaimer: The material included in this blog is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional
medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider
to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own
situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and
Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the
consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog and related videos contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of Birthing From Within or The Bradley Method®. The
views contained in this video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those
of Birthing From Within, The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of
Husband-Coached Childbirth®. Birthing From Within and Bradley Method® natural childbirth
classes offered in Arizona: convenient to Chandler, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Gilbert,
Mesa, Scottsdale, Payson |
Q&A with SPB: Mother's Milk Bank of CO Donation and Outreach Center in Phoenix, AZ
| Posted on August 2, 2016 at 8:59 AM |
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 I am happy to kick-off our 2016 Breastfeeding Edition of Q&A with SPB with a very special announcement from The Milk Spot, a local lactation support resource, located in Phoenix, Arizona:
Mothers will undergo a screening process, and once they are accepted, their milk can be received and transferred to regional NICUs. Learn more about milk donation at the INFO NIGHT at The Milk Spot, this Wednesday, August 3, 2016:  We will be there live, broadcasting on Periscope. Be sure to follow our twitter handle, @sweetpeabirths, for exclusive access to this launch and info meeting. Michelle Hottya, IBCLC will be sharing information, answering questions, and facilitating a forum with area IBCLCs who work in the NICU. We will be able to hear the impact stories of babies fed with precious mother's milk. See you there or see you online! Disclaimer: Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog and video contain information about
our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official
website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this video and on our
blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®.    |
Inside Look: Babymoon Inn
| Posted on August 2, 2016 at 7:31 AM |
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It is our pleasure to introduce you to the Babymoon Inn, one
of the Phoenix area local birth centers. We have enjoyed getting to know the
director, Julia Hall, through her support of The Bradley Method® events, as
well as other local events where we have been vendors together. We have had students from our classes birth
there, as well as receive postpartum support through Babymoon’s various
breastfeeding and family support meetings offered throughout the week. The
support meetings are open to all families in the community, regardless of
whether or not they birthed at Babymoon Inn.
We are so grateful to Julia’s commitment to create a community that
supports and enriches a family through pregnancy, birth, and into the
childbearing year. FYI: As of Spring
2016, one of our Bradley Method® colleagues is offering the Bradley™ 12-week
childbirth preparation series at Babymoon Inn.
I hope you enjoy this month’s exclusive INSIDE LOOK at the
Babymoon Inn. I want to offer huge
thanks to Julia for taking the time to give our readers a peek into the
beautiful birth center located in Central Phoenix.  Tell me about the Babymoon Inn.Babymoon Inn is a freestanding accredited birth center and full-scope midwifery practice, offering GYN and well-woman care in addition to prenatal care. Families who come to us can choose to birth in our birth center or at the hospital with a Babymoon Inn midwife. We also offer doula services, prenatal massage, in-house chiropractic care, and an original Lamaze childbirth preparation series. Who are the care providers at Babymoon Inn? Babymoon’s care providers are certified nurse-midwives. What kind of families does Babymoon Inn serve? Babymoon welcomes ALL families. We serve families from all areas and all backgrounds and all walks of life. The common element among all of our families is that they are well-researched, they are informed about their choices, and they want to be active participants in their care. What range of services does Babymoon Inn provide for the childbearing
year and beyond? Is there anything you do not provide for? Babymoon believes in holistic, patient-centered care and we aim to provide all of these services from the comfort of our office. We offer prenatal care with extended appointment times, chiropractic care, prenatal massage, doula support, Lamaze childbirth preparation classes, an orientation group led by our registered dietitian, and two group prenatal appointments. After baby arrives, we offer three weekly support groups for babies of various ages, lactation support, a postpartum group appointment complete with newborn photos, and two appointments with a midwife. We screen for postpartum depression twice within the first six weeks after birth and continue to follow up with our mamas through our weekly Inn Mommies support group. We offer a wide variety of community-building activities, such as weekly music classes, clothing swaps, crafting events for both moms and children, a monthly lecture series, and our famous annual cookie exchange every December! What makes Babymoon Inn unique? We are a team of healthcare consumers AND healthcare providers who are committed to listening to feedback from our clients to give the most well-rounded, patient-centered experience. We’ve grown our practice to offer a wide range of services based on what our families have requested, and we strive to meet each client wherever she is in her journey. What motivated you to start Babymoon Inn? My passion was ignited by my own experience as a mother receiving traditional obstetrical care in the medical model and then the stark contrast to the midwifery model of care, where I was an active participant in the process. Based on my own experiences and how I felt under each model of care, it became my life’s goal to make sure every woman who walks through our doors has a voice and leaves feeling empowered and supported. She will know her voice matters. Is there anything else our readers should know about Babymoon Inn or
the care providers? We don’t believe in one kind of birth experience. You can have your baby in the birth center, in the hospital, with an epidural, unmedicated, by yourself, or with your entire family present. We are not here to dictate your birth; we are here to facilitate it and be a partner in your care What inspires you? The families who allow us to be a part of their journey during such a beautiful and miraculous time of life inspire me every day. Would you like more information about a birth journey with
Babymoon Inn? You can also see the calendar of events available to the Phoenix community by visiting their website. Babymoon Inn PHONE: 602.314.7755 EMAIL: [email protected] Office (appointments and tours) 202 E. Morris Drive Phoenix, AZ 85012 The Nest (classes and activities) 220 E. Lexington Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 Disclaimer: The material included in this blog is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog and related videos contain information about
our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official
website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this video and on our
blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Inside Look: The Milk Spot
| Posted on July 21, 2016 at 8:30 AM |
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 This month, I would like to introduce you to The Milk Spot, a
growing lactation clinic conveniently located in Central Phoenix. The Milk Spot offers support groups and
breastfeeding classes, as well as private consultations with the gold standard
in lactation care, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
(“IBCLC”). Big thanks to Michelle Hottya, IBCLC, for taking the time to
do our interview so we can give you the INSIDE LOOK into The Milk Spot! Who
are The Milk Spot care providers? Michelle Hottya, IBCLC, RLC, CD(DONA) Nichelle Whitehead, MD FACOG Jacqueline Norris, CBC, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA) What
kind of families does The Milk Spot serve? We serve the diverse community of the metro
Phoenix area. Families come from all over Central Arizona to get help with
breastfeeding in our convenient, central location. We work with first-time
parents, growing families, clients with history of breast surgery and fertility
treatments, low-supply, oversupply, tongue and lip ties among other concerns.
Our practice is LGBT-friendly. What
range of services does The Milk Spot provide? Is there anything you do not
provide for? The Milk Spot provides private, in-person
lactation consultations with an IBCLC, monthly breastfeeding classes, weekly
support group and free weight checks. The Milk Spot does not yet offer pump
rentals or sales, but stay tuned for future announcements of added services! What
makes The Milk Spot unique? The Milk Spot is a warm, welcoming environment
for new families to get needed support in the postpartum period. Parents love
our weekly support group where lasting friendships have bloomed into toddler
playgroups and Parents' Nights Out. We are located adjacent to Blossom Birth
Center, so we enjoy a close relationship with the midwives, but we welcome
clients from any practice and birth location, and respect their
provider/patient relationships. What
motivated you to start The Milk Spot? The Milk Spot has been offering breastfeeding
classes and support groups since 2011. To complement those services, we wanted
to provide a lactation clinic in central Phoenix, with the added benefits of
insurance billing and affordable rates. The potential for the clinic will grow
from there! Is
there anything else our readers should know about this you or The Milk Spot? We welcome your questions and we are happy to
discuss your options over the phone! What
inspires you? I am inspired by the happy smiles and look of
relief on the clients' faces when they get the help they needed to give them a plan
and a method to improve their breastfeeding relationship. Breastfeeding is
important to them, and I will do whatever I can to help them get to their
goals! Monthly Calendar HERE Contact The Milk Spot: (602) 529-5159 Office: 2922 N 18
Place, Phoenix, AZ Have you had a great experience with Michelle and/or The Milk Spot? Please leave us a comment - it will be moderated and
posted. Disclaimer: The material included on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®.  |
Inspiring weekend
| Posted on October 27, 2010 at 9:25 PM |
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We had a crazy Saturday planned: a horse show for our oldest at 8:00 am out in Apache Junction, the Arizona Birth Network Conference near the airport, a family birthday party in Glendale, and then the Blossom Birth Center Open House in Phoenix. And yes, I did write correctly - all of them on a Saturday. Thank goodness we found a way to do it all! The horse show was fun and the family party was great. What inspired me, though, was attending the AZ Birth Network (AZBN) conference and the Open House at Blossom Birth Center. WOW! So many options for expecting parents in the Phoenix area! The AZBN event was a great show for the first ever (and hopefully first annual) conference hosted by this all-volunteer group. The vendors were varied and informative, and the speakers represented a wide range of areas that fall under the natural birth, natural lifestyle umbrella. Because of the crazy schedule we had, I did not get to attend more than the baby-wearing fashion show and the awards ceremony. I did have enough time to visit with several midwives and doulas, and a couple of vendors. As a Bradley (R) instructor, I feel so blessed to have made these contacts so I can offer a personal referral in the event our students are looking for a specific service. I wandered around the exhibit hall and to my great delight, I found out that new this year, Phoenix-area parents now have three options for out-of-hospital births. Another WOW! Three options available are Babymoon Inn in Phoenix, Birth Center & Women's Health in Mesa, and the Blossom Birth & Wellness Center, also located in Phoenix. Why is an out-of-hospital choice so important to those of us passionate about natural birth? Because these centers are dedicated to respecting birth as a natural process and supporting the birthing family without interfering with Mother Nature - that means no induction, no epidural, no anesthesia, no continuous electronic fetal monitoring, and non-surgical births - Baby gets to arrive just as he or she was meant to: after a labor of love from Mother and her birth support system. As long as a mother is low-risk throughout her pregnancy and delivery, a birth center can be an option to consider. In the event that a mother's labor signals a need for medical intervention, a transfer to a hospital would be necessary and desired to achieve the ultimate outcome, which is a hallmark of the Bradley Method (R) - Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby. The Phoenix birth centers are respectively two miles away from St. Joseph's hospital. The Open House at Blossom Birth and Wellness Center was so much fun! Another gathering of natural-birth advocates and their families. A gaggle of kiddos running around, mommas with babies in slings, dads as well as moms taking care of children - it was enough to hope for Utopia. The birth center has two beautifully appointed birthing suites on one side of the building, and on the other side you can find the offices for the caregivers: a doctor, a certified nurse-midwife, a licensed midwife, a massage therapist, a counselor...and the list goes on. Here was the inspiration...there are so many choices! In a state where 16.3% of labors are induced, and 25.6% of births are by Cesarean section (1), we need more choices! I have occasionally heard people say, "There are so many...Bradley (R) instructors...educators...doulas...midwives...etc.," And I say to myself - GREAT! I firmly believe that until these statistics have changed, even reversed to only 25.6% of our births taking place in a hospital - those that are truly medically necessary - then there are not enough of us out there in the childbirth community advocating for natural birth. So, thank you to all the volunteers, speakers, vendors and attendees that came out to make the first conference a success. I hope that the Phoenix natural birth community will continue to grow and advocate for all babies to have gentle, natural births. (1) State Level Maternity Care Statistics, available at childbirthconnection.org |