program for the Box Hill group this term

The Box Hill group meets at Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House, in Clota Avenue.
Each Wednesday of school term, 12.30-2.30
For more information call Jennifer on 0414 514 849

11 Feb Normal birth – becoming a mother means lots of changes. What’s important about birth for the mother, the baby, and the family. How can we get back on track when it’s not all normal?

18 Feb open discussion

25 Feb Mental health – looking at common mental health issues such as depression during pregnancy, and after your baby has been born. Learn warning signs for clinical depression, and what suggests a need for emotional and practical support.

4 March open discussion

11 March VBAC – vaginal birth after caesarean. Guest midwife Harriet Morton will guide our discussion on this important topic

18 March open discussion

25 March Breastfeeding – An Australian Breastfeeding Association counsellor will facilitate discussion, including new claims that exclusively breastfeeding past 6 months can increase risk of the baby developing allergies and intolerances to foods and other substances.

Each week: Introductions, birth story (if available), book review, and issues in pregnancy and the baby’s first year (raised by participants – may be carried over to the next open discussion time if needed).

Special topic: guest speaker or someone from the group with expertise in the topic to open up discussion, in a supportive group setting.

For more information, please go to http://www.babs.org.au/