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Mon, 09/08/2008 - Mon, 12/15, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Great Expectations (Childbirth) - MMC..
This 3-class childbirth series takes expectant mothers and families through topics about childbirth and newborn care. NOTE CHANGE of DAYS - Aug. 11, 18 & 25. It normally meets monthly on the first three Mondays. (click for full description)
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Mon, 09/08/2008 - Tue, 11/11, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Cooking Class - MMC..
Learn healthy cooking tips. Offered about six times a year. (click for full description)
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Tue, 09/09/2008 - Tue, 12/09, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Early Pregnancy - MMC...
Expectant parents up to the 20th week of pregnancy learn about proper eating habits, sleeping patterns and body changes during pregnancy in this one-time class. It normally meets the second Tuesday of every month. (click for full description)
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About Mommy2Mommy
The "Mommy" network grew out of the Family Education program when women started getting together after the organized events for walks, trips to a playground, or visits to the local library with their children.
The friendships that have developed have tangible results. When a mother became extremely stressed while her husband was out of town, one of the "network" moms cared for the baby while the woman rested. Another made sure that other needs were met. By the next day, the woman was feeling well enough to face life again.
Since many of our mom's are "transplants" to the area, they often are without the benefit of family and unable to "ask mom" what they should do or how to handle certain situations that all mothers eventually face.
"Being a great mommy is a learned skill," according to networker Nicole Pappano. Methodist's program and the mommy network help by giving women opportunities to "share what they have learned and learn from other moms. They give all of us transplants a base and a feeling that we belong."
"There's lots of support for every aspect of motherhood: sleep deprivation, breastfeeding, nutrition, exercise and friendship," said Aimee Welton. "It is helpful to know that others are going through the same thing and to see the children at different ages and stages."
For networker Robin Kercher, the greatest benefits are keeping her sanity, getting through postpartum depression, and knowing she is not alone.
The moms' activities also help stay-at-home dad Marcel Wadley. "The exercise class helps relax the mind and gives parents a long overdue break from total attention to their child, while seeing that the child is in a safe, nurturing environment," he explained. "The mommy network, which I am part of, inspires us to share, laugh and offer a connection of help and attention to each other. It's an extended family."
For more information, call Stallings at (865) 835-2268 or fill out the feedback form.
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