The vision: Mama Bear’s Picnic
is a weekly get together of breastfeeding moms (bottlers welcome also). We meet
Wednesdays at Area Yoga, 144 Montague Street, in an open house format from 2-5pm. The studio is of
a good size so the group can be large, arranged as a whole or in smaller pods.
We sit around, mostly on the
floor with pads, bolsters and blankets, talk and breastfeed. Topics may be
introduced, prearranged or group initiated. Free conversation is encouraged.
Biweekly, there will be a
presenter who will speak or teach on a particular subject such as: How to use
your breast pump, What is babywearing? What to do for colic. Can my baby swim?
Time Management Tips. Postpartum Mood Swings. This segment will come
mid-meetup. Then, again, we will talk amongst ourselves.
Biweekly there will be infant
massage taught. Or a short yoga session. Or something else of a physical
component.
Also present in the studio from
time to time there will be a certified lactation consultant available for a private consultation
(additional rates apply)
The massage room with massage
therapist will be available also for Mama Massage-General Stress Relief,
Specific Discomfort Zones, Massage to Increase Milk Flow (additional donation
requested)
The extended meet-up time and
open house atmosphere encourage a stress free environment so that new moms and
their infants can attend according to own their personal time frame.
There will be a balance of free
form meetup and organized informative segments so that moms can gain value in a
variety of ways. Moms can bring their own snacks or bring a treat for the
group.
Mama Bear’s Picnic will seek its
own equilibrium between leader initiated and collective-guided format to become
a true community experience.
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