“Labor is the only blind date where you know you will meet the love of your life”.
We hope you all had a romantic Valentine’s Day…now that the Holiday is behind us we wanted to remind you of some of the excellent events we have coming up later this month (and every month!) at Willow Midwife Center for Birth & Wellness AZ.
To register for these events (free for WillowAZ clients, fees apply for non-clients), please visit our calendar. Bookmark the calendar for all the events and activities and stay up to date with all the classes and events we hold year round at our Mesa birth center!
Prenatal Wellness
(FREE for WillowAZ Clients)
Tuesday, February 19th
6:30pm-8:00pm
It’s your newest adventure, you’re pregnant! Whether it be your first baby or not, there is an abundance of information thrown your way from day one. How do you sort through all this information? What is important and what comes first? We want to help you navigate through this information and give you tools to achieve the healthiest start for your baby. Whether this is the beginning of your pregnancy or your are nearing the finish line, it is never too late to make healthy decisions. This class is taught by our Front Office Extraordinaire Jessica. She is an ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator.
Postpartum- The First Days at Home
(FREE for WillowAZ Clients)
Tuesday, February 26th
6:30pm-8:00pm
This one-session class, recommended for first time parents, and highly encouraged to experienced parents that are new to birth center care, is designed to provide specific education regarding the early care of yourself and your newborn from the time you leave Willow until your Home Visit and throughout the first 40 days. We will review some newborn care, normal newborn behavior, and expected physical and emotional changes in the early postpartum period.
Doula Date Night
Wednesday, February 20th
6:00pm-7:30pm
WillowAZ loves working with Doulas! Come join us for a night of food, fun, and networking. See the birth center, meet our midwives, and learn more about our practice model- which includes birth at home, birth in the birth center, or birth in the hospital! Bring your marketing materials because we want to know more about you and the services you offer the community.
Dinner and drinks will be provided by WillowAZ!
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Introduction to Breastfeeding
(FREE for WillowAZ Clients)
Tuesday, March 5
6:30pm-8:00pm
An IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) from AZ Breastfeeding Center will go over what to expect during the early days of breastfeeding. Normal baby cues that it is time to nurse, how long you should nurse for, different positions, and what to look for when breastfeeding is going well or that you may need extra help. All questions are welcome!!
Schedule an Appointment Today!
Not a WillowAZ client? Why not? 🙂 It’s time to schedule an appointment today to learn more about our WillowAZ community.