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April 7th, 7-9 pm
Preconception: Preparing for Pregnancy and Enhancing Fertility Naturally

· Fertility-promoting herbs, foods, and lifestyle.
· Factors affecting fertility.
· Stages of fertility.
· Body wisdom in timing of conception.
· Preparing spiritually, mentally, and physically to welcome a baby.
· From ovulation to conception and implantation.
· Maximizing donor/insemination success.
· Resources for fertility and pregnancy.

This class will enhance your skills and understanding of your body cycles in preparation for a new baby. It can be taken alone or in conjunction with the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) class on 4/14. Cost is $20 for one, $30 for both classes.

April 14th, 7-9 pm
Fertility Awareness Method (FAM): Natural Family Planning

· Chart your cycle accurately.
· Predict fertile times, ovulation, menstruation and non-fertile times.
· Enhance cooperation, communication, and connection in intimate relationships.
· Non-hormonal contraception during the fertile times.
· Gain greater awareness of your body and its marvelous design.
· Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM) as pregnancy prevention for new mamas.
· Based on scientific research that is up to 98-99% accurate in preventing pregnancy.

This class will give you all the tools to learn about your fertility and can be used to prevent or encourage pregnancy. This is not “The Rhythm Method,” based on the calendar but a comprehensive system. Class includes samples of fertility charts and hand-outs.

This class can be taken in conjunction with the Preconception class on 4/7. Both classes are very positive about human sexuality and respect all families and sexual orientations. Cost is $20 for one, $30 for both classes.

About the Instructor: Monika Rosicka is a licensed homebirth midwife in Humboldt County with an affinity for the human body. She has taught family planning classes since 2002 and teaches prenatal yoga, childbirth, and breastfeeding classes in the community. As a midwife, she feels incredibly blessed to witness everyday miracles in the human form.

Visit her website: TreeOfLifeMidwiferyServices.com for more information.

UIHS WIC Breastfeeding Awareness Walk at Potawot Health Village
When: August 7th
Time: 12:30-1:00 p.m.

The purpose of this walk is to bring awareness to the importance of breastfeeding as a first step and key health strategy for preventing diseases including childhood overweight, and to encourage and support breastfeeding women in our community.
This short ¼ mile walk will take place on the beautiful trails of Potawot Health Village.
All participants will receive gifts including a tote bag, baby T-shirts, recipe books, and breastfeeding information.
Water and healthy snacks will be provided!!!
Everyone is welcome!

If you have questions, please contact Kari Gullingsrud, RD, at 825-4159 or kari.gullingsrud@crihb.net

Directions to Potawot Health Village:
From Hwy 101 South-
1. Take the GIUNTOLI LN / JANES RD exit
2. Turn LEFT onto GIUNTOLI LN
3. Turn LEFT on 1600 Weeot Way
(Between fire station and Mad River Hospital)

From Hwy 101 North-
1. Take GIUNTOLI LN/JANES RD exit
2. Turn RIGHT onto GIUNTOLI LN
3. Turn LEFT on 1600 Weeot Way
(Between fire station and Mad River Hospital)