“Rather than get invited to take a sacred time-out after delivering her child, the new mother is more likely met with pressure to “bounce back” – back to pre-pregnancy productivity, back to her pre-pregnancy body, and back to her pre-pregnancy spirits. But when it comes to becoming a mother, there is no back: there is only through.” – Heng Ou, The First Fourty Days
Local, in-person mama & baby circles for new moms in Sonoma County, CA.
Circles are:
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For new and new-again mothers with babes in arms (or strollers, etc) in the first year after childbirth.
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Currently held either outdoors at a local Petaluma park, or in a large, well ventilated indoor space on the westside of Petaluma near downtown.
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2 Hours mom and baby gatherings. This includes 90 minutes of "structured" time (see sample circles below) followed by 30 minutes of tea and open conversation.
Sample Circle:
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​Grounding practice
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Welcome song with baby
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Seasonal Songs and games with baby
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Mama Check In
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Wise woman demonstration / activity or conversation (see sample topics below)
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Take Aways
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Closing song with babies
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Tea and mingle
Sample Seasonal Topics and Wise Women:
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Part of the beauty of these circles is coming together around a different theme each week and gathering wisdom from each other and from our amazing wise women. Here are some sample topics and Wise Women that we have had in the past. Topics shift with each series and reflect the seasons.
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Core Connection and Pranayama with Kari Edwards
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Matrescence and Grounding into our WHY - Jasmiene Power
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Holding & Vessels Ceramics Activity with Stephanie Leboudour
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Self Massage and Lymph Drainage with Emily Turek
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Self Care Roadmap with Kerry Ingram
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Herbs and Tools for Nervous System Regulation with Nicole Fugo Zibelman
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Welcoming Warmth and Rest - Elizabeth Theriault
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Infant Massage with Emily Turek
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What is Normal Vs. Common after birth?
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Sustainable Motherhood
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Rituals and Self Care
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Finding Nurture in Nature
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and so much more!
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