Affirmations Baby Fair - Saturday, June 20th from 1-4pm at Affirmations Yoga Studio

 

Join us for an afternoon of everything BABY! We will have prenatal and postnatal class demos,
presentations from local organizations, and baby products from local businesses.
Learn about our various services for pregnant moms and those who already have a baby in tow - our
pregnancy massage & facials, prenatal & postnatal yoga & dance classes, and pilates classes for getting in shape
after your baby is born are the best in San Diego! Meet our class instructors, local doulas,
prenatal massage therapists, childbirth educators, and more!
Whether you’re pregnant or a new mama, enjoy your motherhood at Affirmations!

FREE ADMISSION!

1:10p - 1:20p : Prenatal Yoga with Shelley - Class Demo
Practicing prenatal yoga throughout your pregnancy will help you to cultivate flexibility and strength, relieve back strain, connect with your unborn child, and face childbirth with courage and awareness. Join Shelley as she guides us through some prenatal yoga poses.

1:35p - 1:45p : Dancing for Birth™ with Maggie - Class Demo
Dancing is used all over the world as a way to prepare for birth, labor, and get your shape back postnatally. Join Maggie as she shows us some basic dance moves from various cultures.

2:00p - 2:10p : The Best Steps to Achieve a Natural Birth
The Natural Birth Project educates, inspires and empowers parents to find their inner wisdom and strength to birth, and it supports new life in this world in loving, holistic and vital ways. Listen to Jennifer as she goes through some of the best steps you can take to achieve a natural birth.

2:30p - 2:40p : Postnatal Yoga with Nancy - Class Demo
Postnatal yoga offers a gentle challenge, strengthening your core and toning your body after your baby has been born. Nancy will teach us some appropriate yoga positions for new moms.

2:55p - 3:05p : Cesarean Awareness & Resources
The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a non-profit advocacy and support group whose mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unneces sary cesareans through education, provide support for cesarean recovery, and promote vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

3:20p - 3:30p : Infant Massage
Infant massage has numerous health benefits for your new baby. Rachel Rainbolt, a certified Infant Massage Instructor, will discuss the benefits and how you can incoroporate infant massage into your daily care.

3:45p - 3:55p : Benefits of Breastfeeding
Polina, a La Leche League International Leader of Poway’s Chapter, will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and the LLL support resources available to local mothers.


Meet these businesses and organizations!

ICAN of San Diego

International Cesarean Awareness Network

The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a non-profit advocacy and support group whose mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, provide support for cesarean recovery, and promote vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). 

San Diego Chapter
Chapter Leaders: Sharon & Lisa
858.123.4567
sandiego.ican-online.org

 

Belly Laughs Doula & Birth Services

Belly Laughs Doula & Birth Services

Belly Laughs Doula & Birth Services offers birth doula services, childbirth education classes, and baby announements to moms in San Diego and South Riverside counties. Maggie is also a Dancing for Birth instructor, bringing FUN to prenatal & postnatal exercise!

Owner: Maggie Jennings
760.215.2980
www.bellylaughsdoula.com

 
Bubble Goose Babies

Bubble Goose Babies

"Fun Goods for Your Little One."  Bubble Goose Babies specializes in cloth baby shoes and small lovey blankets.

Owner: Leslie DeMedicis
bubblegoose.etsy.com

 
The Natural Birth Project

The Natural Birth Project

We educate, inspire and empower parents to find their inner wisdom and strength to birth and support new life in this world in loving, holistic and vital ways.

Directors: Amy Saloner and Aimee White
619.804.8692
www.naturalbirthproject.com

 
La Leche League

La Leche League - Poway Chapter

La Leche League International strives to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

Poway Leaders: Polina and Sara
858.646.9779
www.lllusa.org/web/SanDiegoCA.html

 
Bella Baby Doula

Bella Baby Doula

Bella Baby Doula offers labor doula services and massage therapy to pregnant women and their partners in the San Diego area.

Owner: Petra Vetter
www.bellababydoula.com