May 2010: 1st Annual Pregnancy Care Month
A month dedicated to the health and well being for parenthood and women who are pregnant or lactating. PCM presents a calendar of classes that offer beneficial relaxation exercises, nutritional facts and cooking classes as well as empowering discussions on postpartum depression.
All month long, NEVA face + body will be offering 25% off pregnancy massage and 20% off pregnancy products.
Each week in May is designated by category:
WEEK 1 — Relaxation
WEEK 2 — Education
WEEK 3 — Exercise
WEEK 4 — Nutrition
OTHER fun and educational classes are held throughout the month — browse through the month and register for each class individually — some classes are limited on attendees so register today AND MENTION PREGNANCY CARE MONTH!
SPACE IS LIMITED for each individual class/event. Call to reserve your place!
RELAXATION Week: May 1st — May 8th
| May 1 | PRENATAL RELAXATION YOGA | Destination Maternity — 10:15am | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the mind-body-spirit connection for expecting moms. Certified prenatal yoga instructors guide you through beginner movements and techniques. | |||
| May 1 | PRENATAL RELAXATION YOGA | Destination Maternity — 11:30am | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the mind-body-spirit connection for expecting moms. Certified prenatal yoga instructors guide you through beginner movements and techniques. | |||
| May 3 | BREATHING & HEALTHY PREGNANCY | NEVA face and body Day Spa — 6:00pm | Register: 210-734-6382 |
| This class will help you examine some of the current attitudes about birth, understand the birth process and give you tools to help your body work through your labor and birth. TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: Breathing for labor, Positions in labor and birth, Hydration/Aqua-therapy, Massage for the birthing mother, Support: family/husband/partner, Support: professional/doula/midwife, Exploring the option of natural birth vs. medicated birth | |||
| May 4 | FOR DADS — Sons to Dads Birthing Class | North Central Baptist Hospital — 4pm (with Bill Williams) | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 4 | PRENATAL RELAXATION YOGA | Destination Maternity — 10:15am & 11:30am | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the mind-body-spirit connection for expecting moms. Certified prenatal yoga instructors guide you through beginner movements and techniques. | |||
| May 4 | MOMMY & ME | Destination Maternity — 5:30pm | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| This class is designed for new moms and babies up to crawling. Simple yoga techniques are taught for balance, core strength, and realigning spine elements. Critical to getting fit after baby! No prior experience necessary, however, students must receive doctor’s approval for exercise. | |||
| May 4, 11, 18 & 25 | CHILDBIRTH SERIES CLASS | North Central Baptist Hospital — 4:00pm | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 5 | FREE BELLY SHOTS (Williams Photography) | Chic Mama Maternity — 10am to Noon | Register: 210-545-7217 |
| May 6 | PRENATAL RELAXATION YOGA | Destination Maternity — 10:15am & 5:30pm | Register: 210-694-6492 |
| Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the mind-body-spirit connection for expecting moms. Certified prenatal yoga instructors guide you through beginner movements and techniques. | |||
| May 6 | BABY CARE | North Central Baptist Hospital — 9am to Noon | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 6 | CAR SEAT SAFETY | North Central Baptist Hospital — 6pm - 9pm | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 7 | PRENATAL RELAXATION YOGA | North Central Baptist Hospital — 10:30am | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the mind-body-spirit connection for expecting moms. Certified prenatal yoga instructors guide you through beginner movements and techniques. | |||
| May 7 | PRENATAL RELAXATION YOGA | Destination Maternity — 11:15am | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the mind-body-spirit connection for expecting moms. Certified prenatal yoga instructors guide you through beginner movements and techniques. | |||
| May 8 | CHILDBIRTH WEEKEND | North Central Baptist Hospital — 9am - 6pm | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 8 | CPR | North Central Baptist Hospital — 9am - Noon | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 8 | PRENATAL RELAXATION YOGA | Destination Maternity — 10:15am | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the mind-body-spirit connection for expecting moms. Certified prenatal yoga instructors guide you through beginner movements and techniques. | |||
| May 8 | PREGNANCY 101 | Destination Maternity — 2pm | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| During this fun and information packed class you will learn about normal physiological changes during each stage of pregnancy, exercises that will ease the discomforts of pregnancy, the different childbirth methods available, what to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy to ensure a healthy baby and much more. This class is perfect for women during their first two trimesters of pregnancy and partners are encouraged to attend. | |||
EDUCATION WEEK: May 10th — 16th
| May 10 | DR. CHET EASTIN: THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE JAW AND TONGUE PROTRUTION (San Antonio Breastfeeding Coalition) | Methodist Women’s Center | RSVP: AKDuval@baptisthealthsystem.com |
| May 10 | BREASTFEEDING | North Central Baptist Hospital — 9am - Noon | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 11 | POST PARTUM DEPRESSION DISCUSSION | Dr. Thelma Duffey — 4901 Broadway, #100 | Register: 210-822-5795 |
| May 12 | BABY & CHILDREN PHOTO CLASS (Williams Photography) | Chic Mama Maternity — 10am | Register: 210-545-7217 |
| May 13 | CLOTH DIAPERING w/ Eden’s Baby | HEB Central Market Community Rm — 6pm | RSVP: info@edensbaby.com |
| Come and learn all there is to know about the modern cloth diaper. We go over a variety of diapering systems, how to wash and diaper terms. Free gifts, coupons and special diaper packages are available for attending. | |||
| May 13 & 14 | CHILDBIRTH 2-DAY CLASS | North Central Baptist Hospital — 9am - 3pm | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 15 | PARTNER YOGA | Destination Maternity — 11:30pm | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| May 15 | CAR SEAT SAFETY | North Central Baptist Hospital — 9am - Noon | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 15 | BREASTFEEDING | North Central Baptist Hospital — 1pm - 4pm | Register: 210-297-7005 |
EXERCISE WEEK: May 17th — 23th
| May 17 - 23 | ONE FREE WEEK | Stroller Strides San Antonio | StrollerStrides.com |
| Prenatal and Postnatal stroller exercise program for moms that they can do with their babies. (Mention Pregnancy Care Month) | |||
| May 18 | AIRBRUSH BELLY TATTOOS (with Makeup Artist Johanna Woodfin) | Chic Mama — NOON | Register: 210-545-7217 |
| May 18 & 19 | DANCING FOR BIRTH (TM) | North Central Baptist Hospital (details to follow) | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| Dancing for Birth (TM) prenatal/postpartum dance classes incorporate dance moves from around the world that best prepare you to give birth. You'll learn dancing moves inspired by Belly dance, African dance, Latin dance and Caribbean dance. It's a feel-good workout that challenges yet relaxes and uplifts you. No experience necessary! | |||
| May 18, 20 & 22 | PRENATAL YOGA | Destination Maternity — 10:15am | Register: 210-694-4692 |
| May 23 | PETS & YOUR BABY | North Central Baptist Hospital — 10am | Register: 210-297-7005 |
NUTRITION WEEK: May 24th — 30th
| May 24 | NUTRITIONAL PREGNANCY CLASS | NEVA face and body Day Spa — 6pm | Register: 210-734-6382 |
| This class will give you the building blocks for a healthy pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum recovery and breastfeeding. TOPICS INCLUDE: Good food choices, Supplements: the difference in Prenatal Vitamins, What is “enough protein”?, Water, Water, Water!, Eating for two? How to make it count, Weight gain pregnancy | |||
| May 26 | BABY FOOD MAKING CLASS/Demonstration | North Central Baptist Hospital — 10am | Register: 210-297-7005 |
| May 27 | NEW BORN/TODDLER NUTRITION | HEB Central Market Community Rm — 10:30am | RSVP: info@edensbaby.com |
| Chef Brooke Matherne will be going over basic nutrition for babies 6 months through the toddler years. Eden’s Baby will be demonstrating the Beaba Babycook, tips on getting toddlers to eat their veggies and how to make your own baby purees and fingerfood. | |||
| May 29 | ORGANIC BABY FOOD DEMO (Chef Nancy Meadours and Greenling.com) | Madhatter’s Tea House — 9am and 11am | Register: 210-212-4832 |