Birth Choices Expo’s aim is to make information about pregnancy, birth & parenting more accessible so that you can make the right choices for you & your baby and experience the joy of parenting, just as you always dreamed.
You will have the opportunity, in a relaxed atmosphere, to meet with:
- Independent Midwives
- Birth Centre Midwives
- Doulas
- Natural Health Practitioners
- Parenting Experts
- other parents, including dads at the Men at Birth table
- plus enjoy speakers, food, free show bags & more...
FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2010, LEICHHARDT TOWN HALL
FREE ENTRY!
YOUR EVENING:
6.00pm – Doors Open
6.35pm- Welcome from HAS & performance by Mem Davis
6.40pm – 7.00pm: SPEAKER: Peter Jackson, Founder of Calm Birth®
Introduction on Creating A Calmer Birth Environment
8.00pm – 8.20pm: SPEAKER: Renee Adair, Founder of Australian Doula College
Support at Birth: Doulas & Partners
8.20pm – Door Prizes drawn
8.30pm - Entertainment by Hands, Heart & Feet
9.00pm – Close
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Mar
2010
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There is a fantastic selection of prizes to be won at the Birth Choices Expo. Simply fill in the form at the door for your chance to win!
Find out what fabulous prizes you could be taking home for you and your baby on Friday night to help make your pregnancy, labour and parenting a naturally wonderful experience!
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Mar
2010
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Mark it in your diaries adn calendars! This Friday many wonderful people will come together in the name of making information on natural birth and parenting more accessible to you.
We would like to thank our Bronze Sponsors and give you an idea of what to expect:
Anyone who places an order with Natural Transition on the night will receive a free gift. And, we have a gorgeous Cushie Tushie’s Couture nappy and matching wet bag to giveaway to one lucky visitor.
Bulb Osteopathy is offering 20% off an initial consultation and treatment session for all consultations booked on the night of the expo.
Book either a calmbirth® or Transition into Parenthood course with Julie from Transition into Parenthood and receive a FREE Pregnancy Relaxation CD of your choice.
Itti Bitti, Yoga in DailyLife, Birth Partner, Health Equals Vitality and In-born Chiropractor are just the beginning of the wonderful services for you to discover.
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Mar
2010
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We would like to thank SYDNEY PREGNANCY CENTRE (SPC), who continues to support us as our Gold Sponsors.
SPC specialises in support and preparation for pregnancy, labour and parenting offering services such as yoga, support groups, calmbirth®, Natural BirthWorkshops and VBAC support.
Regularly attending Yoga classes specifically designed for pregnancy (Prenatal Yoga) is a fabulous way to look after your well-being during pregnancy, prepare for labour and birth and instill some wonderful relaxation and calming techniques to use in the early days of parenting.
You will have the opportunity to meet prenatal yoga teachers and discuss your needs on Friday at the Birth Choices Expo.
The Sydney Pregnancy Centre is offering you a 10 day Unlimited Introductory Yoga Pass for only $17; available for purchase exclusively at the Birth Choices Expo Friday March 5 2010.
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Feb
2010
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We are very pleased to have The Australian Doula College (ADC) returning as Silver Sponsor to the Expo.
Rennee Adair (ADC founder) will be speaking on March 5 about how support and continuity of care can have a positive impact on your birth and transition into parenthood.
ADC is an integrated health care centre providing education, support and continuity of care for women during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Through their network of qualified and experienced educators, doulas and practitioners, they can offer a variety of services, treatments and support.
ADC also provides quality Doula training – for those passionate about birth and wanting to provide such a service to women and their families.
So, if you are interested in knowing more about your choices for support and continuity of care for a more empowered birth, come along to our March Birth Choices Expo where you can chat with Doulas, Midwives, Birth Educators, homebirth fathers at the Men at Birth table and more.
To help others understand the role of a Doula, tell us about your experience…
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Jan
2010
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Applications are open for Exhibitors and Sponsors to participate in the March Birth Choices Expo.
If you’re working with pregnant women, natural birth, home birth or early parenting, we’d love to hear from you. Past exhibitors have included independent midwives, birth centre midwives, doulas, pregnancy yoga teachers, natural therapists, organic baby product retailers, childbirth educators and early parenting educators.
Applications must be submitted to Helena Mooney at helena@birthchoicesexpo.com.au or call 0424 096 546 by Friday 29 January 2010. There are only a few tables left, so apply now!
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Dec
2009
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Our new Birth Choices Expo web-site was launched today – all v exciting. Looking forward to the Expo in March next year. Watch out for our updates of who will be exhibiting and other exciting news…