SAVE THE DATE!! WHAT: Birth Matters Virginia Annual Meeting WHEN: Sunday, April 27th 10:00 – 5:00PM WHERE: Gather 409 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219
A Brighter Birth
March 23, 2014 By
A Brighter Birth: Sundays, March 9 – April 13, 2014 Hip to be Round – Richmond, VA 2 – 4 pm Join this fun and relaxed information-based childbirth education series. We will discuss how to achieve an unmedicated, or low intervention, partner supported birth, by teaching alternative methods of pain management, comfort measures, interventions as tools- when […]
Meet The Doulas
March 21, 2014 By
Interested in hiring a birth or postpartum doula? Join us for a panel discussion on how a doula can help you have a positive birth experience and ease your transition into life with your new baby. Afterward, we will open the floor to questions, followed by a meet-and-greet. Free, light refreshments provided.
Prenatal Yoga
March 10, 2014 By
In this class, mothers join together for a 60 minute practice to prepare them for labor and birth. The practice is based on strengthening and stretching key muscles, relaxation techniques for labor, and poses that promote optimal fetal positioning. We will also focus on the relief of common ailments during pregnancy for healthier, happier mamas and babies. Instructor: Rachael Taylor […]
January 6: Folic Acid Awareness Week
January 6, 2014 By
While a healthy diet is always the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need, prenatal vitamins are recommended if you are planning pregnancy or if you are currently pregnant. Your health care provider might also recommend that you continue taking prenatal vitamins after your baby has been born, especially if you are […]
Meet The Doulas
October 18, 2013 By
Interested in hiring a birth or postpartum doula? Come to a Meet the Doulas, a panel discussion on how a doula can help you have a positive birth experience and ease your transition home. Afterward, we will open the floor for questions, followed by a meet-and-greet. Thursday, November 14th 6 PM Ellwood Thompson’s Community Room […]
New Discoveries in Childbirth Experiences at VCU Medical Center
August 20, 2013 By
I was fortunate to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Labor & Delivery unit at VCU Medical Center last night. Such an impressive new space to bring this already amazing team of physicians, nurses, midwives, and doulas to the front of everyone’s mind when thinking about birthing options. I wanted to share […]
Open House at VCU Medical Center’s New Labor & Delivery Unit
August 19, 2013 By
The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center will host two open houses to showcase its renovated Labor and Delivery Unit, which offers unique accommodations and childbirth options to expectant mothers. The open houses will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the VCU Medical Center’s Main […]
Expectant Moms are Going to Love this Weekend Sale: 25% Off Everthing at Hip to be Round
July 18, 2013 By
Can this be real?!? 25% off everything in the store – this weekend only…(and Hip to be Round is so COOL – figuratively and literally!!!). Beat the heat and get inside at Hip to be Round to grab some bargains. And be sure to schedule an appointment at the Mama Spa while you’re there! Mention […]
This Weekend Only: Up to 50% Off at Hip to be Round
June 21, 2013 By
It’s another big sale at Hip to be Round and you definitely don’t want to miss this one. But hurry because it’s this weekend only – June 21-23, 2013. You can save up to 50% on your purchase on some items. They’re also open on Sundays from noon to 5pm – making it convenient to […]
