June 2, 2016 : Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a normal way to feed your baby, but how can you prepare for it? Or what if you're having troubles? Join us at our June meeting to hear an international board certified lactation consultant tell us more about how to have a successful breastfeeding relationship with your baby.
Guest Speaker: Candy Scarborough, IBCLC
July 7, 2016: What is Evidence Based Care?
The mission of Knoxville BirthNetwork is to support evidence based care and the mother-friendly childbirth initiative. But what does all of that mean? Come to our July meeting to find out more!
August 11, 2016: Out of Hospital Birth
**please note this month's meeting is held on the SECOND Thursday of the month**
Are you wondering what the options are in our community for out of hospital births? Join us at our August meeting to hear from some of the local out of hospital birth providers in our area.
Guest Speakers: Danna Bush, CNM
Rachel Chandler, CPM-TN
Are you wondering what the options are in our community for out of hospital births? Join us at our August meeting to hear from some of the local out of hospital birth providers in our area.
Guest Speakers: Danna Bush, CNM
Rachel Chandler, CPM-TN
Wednesday September 14, 2016 : Birth Professionals Panel by ICAN of Knoxville & Knoxville BirthNetwork
**please note this month's meeting is held on a different day, time, and location than our regularly scheduled meetings**
Join ICAN of Knoxville and the Knoxville BirthNetwork for a panel of birth professionals to answer all of your questions about doulas, providers, procedures, chiropractors, and more! Visit our event page on Facebook for more information!
Guest speakers: TBA
Join ICAN of Knoxville and the Knoxville BirthNetwork for a panel of birth professionals to answer all of your questions about doulas, providers, procedures, chiropractors, and more! Visit our event page on Facebook for more information!
Guest speakers: TBA
October 6, 2016 : Nutrition
There are so many things to consider while you are pregnant, including providers, breastfeeding, childbirth classes...the list goes on! But taking care of yourself with good nutrition is SO IMPORTANT and can help you feel better so that you can tackle that list of to-dos. Join us at our October monthly meeting to learn more about what your body needs during pregnancy to help keep you feeling good and giving your baby all the right nutrients.
Guest speaker: TBA
Guest speaker: TBA
November 3, 2016 : PostPartum Depression
The birth of a baby will trigger all sorts of varying emotions from excitement and joy to exhaustion and anxiety. Approximately 20% of new moms will also experience postpartum depression. Come to our November meeting to hear Nancy Lantz tell us more about PPD so we can learn how to support the women in our community.
Guest Speaker: Nancy Lantz, RN, ICD, ICBE
Guest Speaker: Nancy Lantz, RN, ICD, ICBE
December 8, 2016 : Dads
**please note this month's meeting is held on the SECOND Thursday of the month**
Let's give the dads some love and have our December meeting be all about the dads and partners who are helping their loved ones welcome a new little baby. We hope you'll join us!
Guest Speaker: TBA
Let's give the dads some love and have our December meeting be all about the dads and partners who are helping their loved ones welcome a new little baby. We hope you'll join us!
Guest Speaker: TBA