Calendar of Events


Birthworkers of Central Ohio
(Birth Professionals)

2010 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS
  • January 25, 7-9pm
  • March 15, 7-9pm
  • May 17, 7-9pm
  • July 19, 7-9pm
  • September 20, 7-9pm

2010 SOCIAL/SUPPORT MEETINGS
  • February 22, 7-9pm
  • April 19, 7-9pm
  • June 21, 7-9pm
  • August 16, 7-9pm
  • October 18, 7-9pm

Members & Non-Members are welcome at all meetings. Please see Membership for meeting details.























ICAN of Central Ohio
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Support for women seeking information on cesarean prevention, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), emotional recovery from a cesarean, monthly group meetings and a free lending library. ICAN of Central Ohio meets each month from 7-9 pm in Clintonville at the CHOICE office, 5721 North High Street (lower level). Parking is free.

  • Thurs, January 21 - General support
  • Sat, February 20 - Choosing the right provider/changing providers during pregnancy
  • Thurs, March 18 - Finding your best birth place
  • Sat, April 17 - Birth stories
  • Thurs, May 20 - General support
  • Sat, June 19 - Nutrition during pregnancy
  • Thurs, July 15 - VBAC and informed consent
  • Sat, August 21 - General support
  • Thurs, September 16 - Choosing among childbirth education options
  • Sat, October 16 - When VBAC becomes CBAC & CBAC recovery
  • Thurs, November 18 - Postpartum support
  • Sat, December 18 - General support


CHOICE Parent Support Group
This group meets every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm at the CHOICE office (5721 N. High  Street Columbus, lower level, 614-263-2229) to include guest speakers, sharing common experiences, birth stories (with photographs, slides and videos) and parenting concerns. Various topics are explored, depending upon the needs, interests and concerns of the group, such as: adjusting to life with a new baby, the family bed, breastfeeding, discipline, immunizations, infant cranial massage, finding time together as a couple, etc. It is hoped that experienced parents will share their experiences with parents-to-be. All parents (and children) are welcome. There is no charge for this service.


Doula Training & Conferences
2010 Doula Training Workshops

Childbirth Education Training & Conferences
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Lactation Support Training's & Conferences
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