Miscarriage and infant loss support group
Miscarriage, losing a baby can be a very sad, frightening and lonely experience, exacerbated by being in a foreign country. You are not alone! The purpose of this group is to bring together women who have lost a baby, to provide support, information and guidance during this difficult time. When: Next group will be on December 8th, from 7 pm to 9 pm Where: II. Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 43/b, 3rd floor #3, Életkör buzzer. (Map) By public transportation: Városmajor utca stop on the 61 or 59 tram. Parking: Free on Trombitás utca, behind...
read moreBreastfeeding class November 18th
Breastfeeding class November 18th, 10 am to 12 pm (DURING the regular mommy-baby group timeslot) Where: Életkör, II. Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 43/b, 3rd floor #3. Keep pressing the Életkör buzzer downstairs to open the door! (Map) Content: why is breastfeeding good for the baby, why is breastfeeding good for the mother, how to get off to a good start and avoid problems down the line, how does milk production work, how to ensure you have enough milk, how can you tell whether baby is getting enough milk, feeding on cue versus feeding on...
read moreLabor pain: What’s the point?
Labor pain: What’s the point? Someone recently asked me during one of my prenatal classes what the point of labor pain was. I admit I was stumped. I was all prepared with tons of info about what labor pain feels like, what pain management techniques – both natural and medical – there exist for reducing it, how it is generated and how it can be interrupted, why interventions intervene, but somehow I was not prepared for this question of “what’s the use?” I mean, there must be some point to going through...
read moreC-section rates in Hungary
C-section rates in Hungary According to the Hungarian Health Insurance Supervisory Authority, the rate of C-sections in Hungary in 2006 was 28.9% across the country, though the rate varied widely between individual hospitals. The highest C-section rate of nearly 47% was recorded in the little town of Csorna, while the lowest C-section rate of a bit less than 16% was recorded in Tapolca. Generally speaking, surgical births were more common in university teaching hospitals and lowest in small town hospitals. However, a straight comparison...
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read moreDoulas in Action (video)
Have you ever wondered what a doula actually does at birth? Watch this slide show of what doulas do when they’re “at...
read moreTIME CHANGE: Pregnancy and infant loss support group
Miscarriage, losing a baby can be a very sad, frightening and lonely experience, exacerbated by being in a foreign country. You are not alone! The purpose of this group is to bring together women who have lost a baby, to provide support, information and guidance during this difficult time. When: TIME CHANGE! Next group will be November 17th, from 7 pm to 9 pm Where: II. Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 43/b, 3rd floor #3, Életkör buzzer. (Map) By public transportation: Városmajor utca stop on the 61 or 59 tram. Parking: Free on Trombitás utca,...
read moreWant to be a doula?
If you’re interested in becoming a doula, but are stuck in Hungary, this is your opportunity! Debra Pascali-Bonaro, a DONA certified doula trainer and the producer/director of the wonderful film called Orgasmic Birth, is coming to Hungary in November to hold a DONA-approved workshop for birth doulas. You can use this workshop towards becoming certified through DONA, the largest and most prestigious doula organization in the world. The workshop is 3 days long, and will be held in Szombathely, just off the border of Austria in...
read moreBack carry class October 28th
Back carry class Lea. Learn how and when and why to put your baby on your back using a sling or a wrap. Practice on your own baby or on stuffed dolls provided. Buy a Lana wrap if you like them. When: October 28th, 12:30 pm to 2 pm. Where: Életkör (see here for instructions on how to get there) How much: HUF 3500 Class will be held by a Lana-certified babywearing instructor in English. Sign up . Please register your interest, as number of people per class is limited. Contact me or leave a comment below to sign...
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