A lively game of preparation and final review for expectant parents, childbirth classes and doulas. This Game Teaches, Reviews and Reinforces: -The practice of embracing what is -Assessing (not judging) the situation -A solution-focused mindset (rather than a problem- or avoidance-focused mindset) -Considering all possible solutions from cards held in their hands (ranging from common sense, parent-can-do solutions to what the medical model might offer) -Finally, doing what needs to be done next...without striving for a particular outcome.
Labor and postpartum situations presented in this game are mostly ordinary and always brief; there are no happy or sad endings to any of the scenarios that would suggest that "choices" made by the players lead them to achieve a desired outcome. The situations presented are created in part by the childbirth teacher/mentor and partly by the random drawing of face-down Birth Fairy and Time cards.
The cards are printed in color on sturdy glossy card stock, 2.75" x 4.75", and fit in a black 5x7" draw-string velour bag. Each of the 141 "Next Best Thing" cards belongs to one of the following categories:
Things Parents Can Do ( e.g., Drink Fluids, Walk)
Medical Support (e.g., IV, Pitocin)
Birth Fairy (situations that arise, e.g., Water Breaks)
Time (e.g. An Hour Later)
This game was conceived of and illustrated by Pam England.
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If you have taken a BIRTHING FROMWITHIN workshop and are in need of a duplicate written confirmation, please include the date and title of the workshop attended along with the name of the registrant.
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Private Session with Pam England (60 minutes) $110.00
If you loved "BIRTHING FROMWITHIN," you will love having a private session with Pam England. Pam now offers private 60 or 90 minute sessions in person or on the phone, to mothers, fathers, Mentors and other birth professionals. You can use your time for anything you have on your mind, but here are suggestions: • Birth Story Healing: finding new meaning after a difficult birth • Practicing Mentoring Skills • A Private Childbirth Class
If you would like to schedule a private session, please pay online here. We will be in touch with you shortly about scheduling your appointment with Pam.
Private Session with Virginia Bobro (60 minutes) $90.00
Virginia Bobro is a Certified Birthing From Within Mentor, Doula, Advisor and Senior Workshop Facilitator. She is also an IBCLC (Lactation Consultant). Virginia now offers private 60 or 90 minute sessions in person (Santa Barbara) or on the phone for mothers, fathers, Mentors and other birth professionals. You can use your time for anything you have on your mind, but here are suggestions:
• Birth Story Healing: finding new meaning after a difficult birth• Practicing Mentoring Skills• Private Childbirth or Breastfeeding Class• Breastfeeding SupportIf you would like to schedule a private session, please pay online here. We will be in touch with you shortly about scheduling your appointment with Virginia. If there is an urgent breastfeeding need, please call Virginia directly: 8057296670
If you would like to schedule a private session, please pay online here. We will be in touch with you shortly about scheduling your appointment with Virginia. If there is an urgent breastfeeding need, please call Virginia directly: 8057296670
Private Session with Virginia Bobro (90 minutes) $125.00
This is for a private 90-minute session with Virginia Bobro. Please see "60 minute session" description above.
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Wristband (bag of 10) $15.00
This limited edition silicone wristband is available in bulk at half-price, for re-selling or gift-giving. Makes a great gift for pregnant women! All proceeds go to our fledgling Mentor Scholarship Fund. $15 for 10 wristbands--only $1.50 each!
**NEW COLORS** We have just introduced our new vibrant wristband colors for 2007: orange and pink. When you order, please specify which color(s) you want. You can combine colors for the quantity discount.
To remind women to "birth from within", we now offer this limited edition silicone wristband is a deep red color. Embossed with "Birthing From Within" on the outside, and "Labor is hard work, it hurts, and you can do it!" on the inside. This affirmation wristband is durable, waterproof and comfy, and is perfect for women and their birth companions to wear during labor and birth. Makes a great gift for pregnant women! All proceeds go to our Mentor Program scholarship fund.
