Urban Mamas

Hello PDX Mamas and Families,

My name is Karen Chenier. I am a counselor, group facilitator, dance movement therapist, and a part-time professor at Portland State University's Psychology Department. 

In February, I am offering a New Parents Group (baby and parent(s)) and a Parents Only group.

You shall see various flyers posted up and around the neighborhood in the next week (New Seasons Market, Common Ground Wellness Center, Jim and Patty's Coffee House ect...)  If you wish to receive a informational flyer please call, or email, and I would be happy to send one to you. 

In addtion, I am scheduled to speak on the subject of Mindful Attached Parenting at the New Renaissance Bookstore, NW Portland  on Thursday, April 26th, 7-8:30pm.   

To give you a little background, I have an interest in the creative and somatic aspects of psychotherapy and wellness, and have over 12 years of experience in the field.  I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families in helping to address parenting skills, school/work related problems, relationship issues, marital problems, divorce, and life-transitions, loss, anxiety and depression.  My office is located at Common Ground, Flanders House in NE Portland.

I am very happy to answer any quesitons you may have regarding the groups and services.  You may contact me by phone or email.

Warmly,
Karen

Karen Marie Chenier Ph.D, R-DMT
Counselor & Lecturer
Common Ground Wellness Center
Flanders House
2926 NE Flanders St., Suite 2D
Portland, Oregon
mobile: 503.206.2297
email: kchenierphd@gmail.com
website:  flandershousepdx.org

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Hello mama friends!

When: Saturday November 12th and Sunday  November 13th          
Time: 9.30am to 1pm     

What is for sale:

*Tons of SHOES: boots, sandals, Nike running shoes, and more.
*diaper covers (all sizes)
*onesies
*pijamas
*shirts
*pants, jeans
*skirts
*dresses
*jackets
*sweaters
*complete matching outfits
*hats
*blankets
and more.....
* FREE BOX (maternity clothes)

*boppy pillow

*full body pillow

Hello mamas!  I'm excited to share that "Babylove Childbirth Classes" will be a featured daily deal on www.mobba.comwithin the next two weeks!  The deal is 50% off all childbirth workshops for the next year when purchased through Mobba.com.  That's $30 per person...a steal!  So, if you're not already a member of Mobba.com, now's the time, especially if you or someone you know is expecting (or planning to) any time within the next year.  My workshops are one-stop shopping when it comes to preparing for childbirth.  The workshops are a one time, 4-5 hour session on a weekend day, and includes lots of coupons and resources from all around the Portland area.  Not only are the workshops informative (I'm a labor and delivery nurse) they are personal, small group sessions so that you will come away feeling connected and empowered when your baby's birthday arrives.  Please check out my website for more information!  Best, Dena Holstrom www.babyloveworkshop.com, deenzrn@yahoo.com

Hello! My name is Jillian Brown I am a certified hypnotherapist. I am excited to offer a series of 3 sessions of hypnosis, and training in self hypnosis, for a comfortable and enjoyable childbirth. I am offering this for only $150 (generally $300). Please mention urbanmamas for the discounted price.  After the 3 sessions you will feel confident using self-hypnosis to control any discomfort during the birthing process, you will feel confident, relaxed, and excited about giving birth to your happy, healthy baby! For more information please check out my website at jillianbrownhypnosis.com. Please feel free to contact me for a free 30 minute consultation if you would like more information before scheduling an appointment. You can email me at jillianbrown1@gmail.com or call 503-523-9569.

Thank You and Be Well!

I offer services for families to capture those important moments! Whether it be a big birthday party, a family reunion or just a day in the backyard or Grant Park, let me help you hold onto those memories forever!

Find many more photos and examples of my work at http://www.katherynmoranphotography.com/ or visit me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katheryn-Moran-Photography/113081122486

I offer services for families to capture those important moments! Whether it be a big birthday party, a family reunion or just a day in the backyard or Grant Park, let me help you hold onto those memories forever!

I have had the greatest experience with Annie Hulme, Midwife. She is so calm and patient! She is out in Tigard at SW Family Physicians. If you are looking for someone she is great. I think she has delivered like 5500 babies!

-BIG LATCH ON

-AUGUST 6^TH 2011 AT 10:30AM

-VENUE- A. LINDAHL CREATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

On Saturday 6th August 2011 at 10:30am thousands of nursing women and their babies across the United States will gather in their own communities to take part in the Big Latch On, America’s first synchronized nursing event in multiple locations. Our local Big Latch On will take place at A. Lindahl Creations Photography studio located in SE Portland.  Call Amanda, the photographer, to get directions 503-828-8773. Come join us for coffee, muffins and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with other mother's to have a lot of fun.  For the month of August A. Lindahl Creations will promote and support breastfeeding by offering coupons to mom’s with breastfeeding babies.

The first record for a single location was from Berkeley, CA USA in 2002 where 1,130 mothers breastfed simultaneously. The international record for one location is 3,738 mothers held by the Philippines in 2006.  Since then, there have been several coordinated international events and in October 2010, 9,826 nursing mothers were recorded at 325 sites in 16 countries.

The Big Latch On is originally from New Zealand.  It was introduced to Portland, Oregon in 2010 by Joanne Edwards as a celebration for World Breastfeeding Week. During the same week Annie Brown, a La Leche League Leader from Connecticut organized a simultaneous breastfeeding event in her home state. For World Breastfeeding Week 2011, they are working collaboratively and with the support of La Leche League USA to bring the event across the country.

World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, is celebrated in 120 countries and marks the signing of the WHO/UNICEF document Innocenti Declaration, which lists the benefits of breastfeeding, plus global and governmental goals. 

Breastfeeding contributes to the normal growth and development of babies, and babies who are not breastfed are at increased risk of infant morbidity and mortality, adult obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and premenopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer (both mom and baby.) The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby's life to optimize these benefits, continuing to breastfeed for 2 years and as long thereafter as is mutually desired by mother and baby.

For more information:

Amanda Lindahl-Lemke

Http://www.alindahlcreations.com

503-828-8773

alindahlcreations@yahoo.com

www.lllusa.org/wbw/BigLatchOn.php

http://www.biglatchon.org

Aquaborn birth pool for sale. I used with a liner so is like new inside. Can order liner online if you want one to use. What I have for sale includes the pool, inflatable lid to keep water warm when not in use, electric pump for inflating and deflating, electric drain pump to drain out water when done, and a faucet adapter so that a hose can be connected to the sink for filling the pool. Asking $200 OBO. A great pool, very comfortable!!

Sadie

yourprincesssadie@yahoo.com