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Linda Harriger has worked in perinatal education for 25 years. She trained in Nov. 2009 at the What To Expect Foundation in New York to become one of Moms Club's earliest facilitators. She feels privileged to have been part of Bristol Moms Club from its beginning in Feb. 2010. Linda has played a part in countless success stories of moms and healthy babies. Since Bristol is a border city, Linda has worked tirelessly to extend an invitation to moms of Bristol, Virginia and Tennessee.
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JANUARY 2016: (NRV Calendar)
Morning 10 am:
04: Baby blues & other postpartum concerns
11: Go the full fourth. This little crib of mine.
Evening 6:00 pm:
18: Barriers to breastfeeding. Eating for two.
25: How early is too early? Creating a safe sleep environment
FEBRUARY 2016:
Morning 10 am:
01: Why breast is best. Making healthy snacks
08: Changing relationships. Healthy pregnancy lifestyles
Evening 6:00 pm:
15: Moms only pampering. Is one drink really too much
22: Not your mama’s nursing bra. Eating healthy on a budget
MARCH 2016:
Morning 10 am:
07: 7 signs of preterm labor. Car Seat Safety
14: What should I eat? To pump or not to pump.
Evening 6:00 pm:
21: Labor and Delivery vocabulary. This instead of that
28: No Club - Holiday
Morning 10 am:
04: Baby blues & other postpartum concerns
11: Go the full fourth. This little crib of mine.
Evening 6:00 pm:
18: Barriers to breastfeeding. Eating for two.
25: How early is too early? Creating a safe sleep environment
FEBRUARY 2016:
Morning 10 am:
01: Why breast is best. Making healthy snacks
08: Changing relationships. Healthy pregnancy lifestyles
Evening 6:00 pm:
15: Moms only pampering. Is one drink really too much
22: Not your mama’s nursing bra. Eating healthy on a budget
MARCH 2016:
Morning 10 am:
07: 7 signs of preterm labor. Car Seat Safety
14: What should I eat? To pump or not to pump.
Evening 6:00 pm:
21: Labor and Delivery vocabulary. This instead of that
28: No Club - Holiday
JANUARY 2016: (Newport News)
Jan 07: NO GROUP
Jan 21: Welcome Home Baby & ABCs of Safe Sleep
Jan 14: Pregnancy: The Good, The Bad, The Surprising
Jan 28: NO GROUP
FEBRUARY 2016:
Feb 04: Help! My Cup is Full of Calories & Eat This, Not That
Feb 11: Grandma’s Car is Full of Love--and Smoke
Feb 18: Dealing with Relationships and Feelings
Feb 25: Breastfeeding and Other Mommy Super Powers
MARCH 2016:
Mar 10: Pregnancy: The Good, The Bad, The Surprising
Mar 17: Safe Cribs & Safe Sleep
Mar 24: Eating Healthy on a Budget
Mar 31: NO GROUP
APRIL 2016:
Apr 07: Spring is Here! So Why Do I Feel Blue?
Apr 14: Setting Pregnancy Goals
Apr 21: I’m in Labor! What Do I Do Now? How do I Breath?
Apr 28: Breastfeeding: Just the Facts Please
MAY 2016:
May 05: Safe Exercise and Sensible Weight Gain
May 12: Packing for the Hospital & How to Swaddle a Baby
May 19: Dealing with Relationships and Feelings
May 26: I Quit But He Still Smokes: What to do?
Jan 07: NO GROUP
Jan 21: Welcome Home Baby & ABCs of Safe Sleep
Jan 14: Pregnancy: The Good, The Bad, The Surprising
Jan 28: NO GROUP
FEBRUARY 2016:
Feb 04: Help! My Cup is Full of Calories & Eat This, Not That
Feb 11: Grandma’s Car is Full of Love--and Smoke
Feb 18: Dealing with Relationships and Feelings
Feb 25: Breastfeeding and Other Mommy Super Powers
MARCH 2016:
Mar 10: Pregnancy: The Good, The Bad, The Surprising
Mar 17: Safe Cribs & Safe Sleep
Mar 24: Eating Healthy on a Budget
Mar 31: NO GROUP
APRIL 2016:
Apr 07: Spring is Here! So Why Do I Feel Blue?
Apr 14: Setting Pregnancy Goals
Apr 21: I’m in Labor! What Do I Do Now? How do I Breath?
Apr 28: Breastfeeding: Just the Facts Please
MAY 2016:
May 05: Safe Exercise and Sensible Weight Gain
May 12: Packing for the Hospital & How to Swaddle a Baby
May 19: Dealing with Relationships and Feelings
May 26: I Quit But He Still Smokes: What to do?
Smyth Co: Nichol West is a Registered Nurse, mother of four and a huge advocate for pregnant moms. She worked nine years as an obstetrical nurse and more recently as a public health nurse. She has a deep passion for helping pregnant and new moms have a happy and healthy pregnancy and newborn. She came to Southwest Virginia as a young child and has remained here since. Nichol is very excited to be starting the Moms Club in Smyth County.
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Coomes Center: Kathryn Justice is a nurse of 18 years. She received an Associate Degree from Southwest Community College, a BSN from King University and a MSN from Liberty University. She has several years of experience working with communities and public health, especially pediatric clients. Kathryn enjoys providing education and information on healthy lifestyles to communities and is excited to work with expectant mothers at Coomes Moms Club. She feels every baby deserves a healthy start in life.
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Coomes Center: Tami Obranovic -Herndon, RN BSN, is a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College and King University. She is a public health nurse at Bristol City Health Department. Tami’s passion is helping others and she believes through education, one becomes empowered. She loves working in and with her community, both professionally and on a personal level through her frequent volunteer work in Bristol and Abingdon.
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Winter Weather Policy: If Washington County VA schools are closed, there will be no Moms Club meeting that Monday.
Please help us by taking our Baby Basics Survey!
We need your input to help shape the future of Baby Basics Moms Club. We have a short survey to be completed by our current and past Moms, Dads, supportive family/friends, and healthcare and business partners who have helped make our program so successful. Click here to go to the survey >>>
(Please read eligibility requirements below prior to registering.)
Register below for a chance to be one of our lucky expectant Moms
to participate in this fun and educational event!
"Nutritious Meals on a Budget"
Grocery Shopping Event at Food City on Monday, December 10th
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Bristol Baby Basics Moms Club has invited a nutrition expert to go shopping with six lucky Moms (and they may bring one guest) who will be selected to participate. The event will be at Food City (1315 Euclid Avenue) at 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (this replaces the regular Moms Club meeting).
Since space is limited and due to the instructional nature of this event, we ask you to consider alternate childcare for any other little ones at home if possible. If you would like to register for a chance to be a participant, click here. Please read the eligibility requirements prior to registering. |
