New Location: The Nest in Lynden!!
400 Liberty Street
Lynden, WA 98264
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I am very happy to announce that Moonbelly Midwifery is now located in The Nest in Lynden, 400 Liberty Street, Lynden, WA 98264.
Here, I am working alongside Lisa Follet, Lactation Consultant of Rumina Lactation and Geri Van Dyken, Nurse Practitioner of Whatcom Women's Health. Finally, in the heart of Lynden, women and mothers from North Whatcom County will be able to access the care they have been asking for! Midwifery - Women's Health - and Lactation/Breastfeeding Care, including weekly baby weigh days, childbirth classes through Carolyn Slocum of Bellingham Technical College, and so much more! Want to keep up with the current offerings? Join and "Like" our Facebook page! |
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Para la Madre
An empowering brochure and program for women
The Para la Madre brochure was born out of a desire to serve migrant women and women in transition during their childbearing year.
It is a simple brochure, with places for her midwife/doctor/etc. to write notes about her prenatal care, including labs, due date and what that date is based on, vitals, details of mama and fetus, etc. She carries this brochure in her purse with her. That way, if she leaves, even quickly, she has access to her medical information.
Why is this important? Imagine a woman, say a migrant farmworker, who has had several or many prenatal visits with her midwife. Then she quickly leaves to follow the harvest, but does not have access to a fax, etc., to obtain her medical records. Perhaps she arrives in a new town in labor and goes to the Emergency Department, but they know nothing about her: they don't know her blood type, if she had prenatal care, how the baby has been growing, etc. With that, she is at high risk for being treated poorly, a much higher risk of Cesarean delivery, etc.
The Para la Madre brochure is simple, it is my way of helping her be the keeper of her own medical information, wherever she might be, toward gentler care of migrant women and babies, toward humanized birth.
The Lynden Tribune wrote a nice article about this. Follow this link to read it:
https://www.lyndentribune.com/news/moonbelly-offering-special-brochure-para-la-madre/article_6b0f1fd8-42bb-11e8-9b48-e3d14807342d.html
Want to order a brochure? Order one HERE.
It is a simple brochure, with places for her midwife/doctor/etc. to write notes about her prenatal care, including labs, due date and what that date is based on, vitals, details of mama and fetus, etc. She carries this brochure in her purse with her. That way, if she leaves, even quickly, she has access to her medical information.
Why is this important? Imagine a woman, say a migrant farmworker, who has had several or many prenatal visits with her midwife. Then she quickly leaves to follow the harvest, but does not have access to a fax, etc., to obtain her medical records. Perhaps she arrives in a new town in labor and goes to the Emergency Department, but they know nothing about her: they don't know her blood type, if she had prenatal care, how the baby has been growing, etc. With that, she is at high risk for being treated poorly, a much higher risk of Cesarean delivery, etc.
The Para la Madre brochure is simple, it is my way of helping her be the keeper of her own medical information, wherever she might be, toward gentler care of migrant women and babies, toward humanized birth.
The Lynden Tribune wrote a nice article about this. Follow this link to read it:
https://www.lyndentribune.com/news/moonbelly-offering-special-brochure-para-la-madre/article_6b0f1fd8-42bb-11e8-9b48-e3d14807342d.html
Want to order a brochure? Order one HERE.
Sacred Motherhood Circle
A monthly circle for women who are mothers of children ages Birth to Age 5
A monthly circle for women who are mothers of children ages Birth to Age 5
Our Sacred Motherhood Circle is hosted by Mary Burgess, Licensed Midwife and Maia Sterling, New Mama, Artist and Singer.
We will meet first Saturdays (dates may change) of the month, 1-4pm. Mamas only, a time to re-remember who you are as you find your balance of motherhood, fill your cup, do creative projects, and build your tribe of mothers in a safe, beautiful setting.
Yes, oh yes, you deserve a few hours of the month to think about and deeply nurture your beautiful self.
Wanna join our FACEBOOK GROUP and start building your tribe of mamas? CLICK HERE
Upcoming Class: This class offering is now over. What a joy it was to spend time with these amazing mamas!!!!!
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017
Time: 1-4 pm
Where: 700 Dupont St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Cost (Includes all art projects and materials, etc.): $60 (single class), $55/class (if you sign up for 3 Circles), and $50/class if you sign up for a whole year (includes a gift of Sacred Motherhood book)
To Register: Fill out THIS FORM and email it to [email protected].
Each Circle includes a Theme. December's theme is: Going Inward
We will share stories, create beautiful art, reflect, and honor all things related to creating a home.
You can join us month-to-month, a season, or the whole year!
Yes, oh yes, you deserve and need a few hours of the month to think about and deeply nurture your beautiful self.
We will meet first Saturdays (dates may change) of the month, 1-4pm. Mamas only, a time to re-remember who you are as you find your balance of motherhood, fill your cup, do creative projects, and build your tribe of mothers in a safe, beautiful setting.
Yes, oh yes, you deserve a few hours of the month to think about and deeply nurture your beautiful self.
Wanna join our FACEBOOK GROUP and start building your tribe of mamas? CLICK HERE
Upcoming Class: This class offering is now over. What a joy it was to spend time with these amazing mamas!!!!!
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017
Time: 1-4 pm
Where: 700 Dupont St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Cost (Includes all art projects and materials, etc.): $60 (single class), $55/class (if you sign up for 3 Circles), and $50/class if you sign up for a whole year (includes a gift of Sacred Motherhood book)
To Register: Fill out THIS FORM and email it to [email protected].
Each Circle includes a Theme. December's theme is: Going Inward
We will share stories, create beautiful art, reflect, and honor all things related to creating a home.
You can join us month-to-month, a season, or the whole year!
Yes, oh yes, you deserve and need a few hours of the month to think about and deeply nurture your beautiful self.
Fundraiser for Midwives of Shanti Uganda - improving maternal & infant health
Friday, November 18, 2016 at Moonbelly Midwifery
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The holidays are coming, and You're invited! To a fundraiser for midwives and midwifery work happening at Shanti Uganda.
Please join me this Friday evening at my office. I'll have beautiful necklaces, malas, bracelets, bags (would make an excellent prenatal bag, midwives!), yoga mat bags, iPad covers, and more. These items are hand-made by mothers and Ugandan women, using beautifully-colored African fabrics and u-pcycled denim. What: Moonbelly Midwifery fundraiser for midwives of Shanti Uganda When: Friday, November 18, 2016 Where: Moonbelly Midwifery, located in the Shanti Center, at 700 Dupont St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (little blue craftsman on the corner of Dupont and C St in downtown Bellingham) Time: 6pm - 9pm Light refreshments will be served. See items on their website (colors vary). This is a one-night only event, friends, please come and support the incredible work of these midwives. Hope to see you there... with love, mary http://shantiuganda.org/ |
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Moonbelly Midwifery & Shanti Center Open House
This Friday, October 7, 2016, 6-9pm
700 DuPont Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
You are invited to the Moonbelly Midwifery and Shanti Center Open House this Friday evening, October 7th, from 6-9pm. Please come, and bring a friend or anyone interested in finding out more about Moonbelly Midwifery services and care.
We are opening our doors during the Downtown Art Walk and will have light snacks, live music by Gentri Watson and Kelly Holmes, Quilt Art by Mary Burgess, Photography by Elizabeth Ruff, and Birth Art by Rose Drummond, and more more more.....
We'll have raffles for bodywork, massage, facials, and lovely products, and I'm offering the gift of rose-oil belly care and floral water spritz for mamas and babies throughout the event.
Allow yourself the beautiful gift of receiving a few minutes of belly care...
I'd love to see you there! I'm so excited about this beautiful new healing center, which houses the work of many incredible women, including:
and more!!!!
Purchase gift certificates (holidays are coming!!) and make your upcoming appointments for these amazing practitioners at Shanti Center: Moonbelly Midwifery, Melissa's Holistic Skin Care, Mana Bodyworks, Wild Heart Birth and Bodywork, Susanna Alongi, LMP, Koru Massage, Lettered Streets Bodywork, Evoke Change Structural Integration, Gentri Watson Massage and Yoga, and Hawthorne CIB
Hope to See you Friday evening at the Shanti Center!!
We are opening our doors during the Downtown Art Walk and will have light snacks, live music by Gentri Watson and Kelly Holmes, Quilt Art by Mary Burgess, Photography by Elizabeth Ruff, and Birth Art by Rose Drummond, and more more more.....
We'll have raffles for bodywork, massage, facials, and lovely products, and I'm offering the gift of rose-oil belly care and floral water spritz for mamas and babies throughout the event.
Allow yourself the beautiful gift of receiving a few minutes of belly care...
I'd love to see you there! I'm so excited about this beautiful new healing center, which houses the work of many incredible women, including:
- Elizabeth Ruff (Massage, Mana Bodyworks)
- Susanna Alongi (Massage)
- Melissa Setum (Melissa's Holistic Skin Care)
- Mary Burgess, LM, CPM (Moonbelly Midwifery)
and more!!!!
Purchase gift certificates (holidays are coming!!) and make your upcoming appointments for these amazing practitioners at Shanti Center: Moonbelly Midwifery, Melissa's Holistic Skin Care, Mana Bodyworks, Wild Heart Birth and Bodywork, Susanna Alongi, LMP, Koru Massage, Lettered Streets Bodywork, Evoke Change Structural Integration, Gentri Watson Massage and Yoga, and Hawthorne CIB
Hope to See you Friday evening at the Shanti Center!!
Upcoming Events
Playing Monopoly with God: at the Mount Baker Theater
Please join the Bellingham Birth Community as they welcome Melissa Bangs in her incredible performance, highlighting the realities of postpartum psychosis. Details from the Mt Baker Theater website, below:
https://vimeo.com/148737705
In September 2012, at 40 years old, Melissa Bangs gave birth to her beautiful daughter Adelaide. A month later, dramatically hormone depleted and sleep deprived, Melissa is admitted to the Providence Psychiatric Facilities in a complete manic state. After nearly a month, she is sent home with a bipolar diagnosis and on lithium. What comes next is an extraordinary journey back to wholeness, back to love.
On her journey back to wholeness, one of the things Bangs did was read her entire 100 plus page hospital record. Somewhere, around page 87, there is a nurse’s note that looks as if it were scribbled late at night after a long shift. It reads, “Patient says she will do comedy on this experience.” Upon reading this, Bangs laughed out loud. The psych team couldn’t have possibly known that Bangs has been a storyteller her entire life and did comedy for a stint, as a student, at the Upright Citizens’ Brigade in New York City. They couldn’t have known that transforming a few details and layers of the most painful experience of her life into a room full of laughter would prove healing for so many.
Join Melissa for an evening of true stories full of bewilderment, chaos, and hilarity. Bangs has a knack for telling true stories that cut to the bone of our shared, vulnerable human condition. Her true gift, however, comes in the moments in which she’s able to strip away the shame or agony of an experience and transform the room into an uproar of laughter.
This is an independent event promoted by a renter of the facility. Any comments or opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Mount Baker Theatre.
Includes mature themes. May include mature language.
All Dates
https://vimeo.com/148737705
In September 2012, at 40 years old, Melissa Bangs gave birth to her beautiful daughter Adelaide. A month later, dramatically hormone depleted and sleep deprived, Melissa is admitted to the Providence Psychiatric Facilities in a complete manic state. After nearly a month, she is sent home with a bipolar diagnosis and on lithium. What comes next is an extraordinary journey back to wholeness, back to love.
On her journey back to wholeness, one of the things Bangs did was read her entire 100 plus page hospital record. Somewhere, around page 87, there is a nurse’s note that looks as if it were scribbled late at night after a long shift. It reads, “Patient says she will do comedy on this experience.” Upon reading this, Bangs laughed out loud. The psych team couldn’t have possibly known that Bangs has been a storyteller her entire life and did comedy for a stint, as a student, at the Upright Citizens’ Brigade in New York City. They couldn’t have known that transforming a few details and layers of the most painful experience of her life into a room full of laughter would prove healing for so many.
Join Melissa for an evening of true stories full of bewilderment, chaos, and hilarity. Bangs has a knack for telling true stories that cut to the bone of our shared, vulnerable human condition. Her true gift, however, comes in the moments in which she’s able to strip away the shame or agony of an experience and transform the room into an uproar of laughter.
This is an independent event promoted by a renter of the facility. Any comments or opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Mount Baker Theatre.
Includes mature themes. May include mature language.
All Dates
- Wed. Sep 14th, 2016 7:00 PM
- Thu. Sep 15th, 2016 7:00 PM
Why Not Home?
A film about the surprising birth choices of doctors and nurses.
All you Mamas and Birth workers out there, I hope to see you tonight!
For the showing of an amazing movie at the Pickford Cinema: Why Not Home?
Watch trailer and purchase tickets here:
http://www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/pr…/pickford/why-not-home/
Date: TONIGHT!! June 8, 2016
Time:
6:15 pm: Arrive, mingle, pick up some business cards, stickers, brochures, give-aways, etc. Give your midwife a hug! Meet local birth workers, network and mingle.
6:30 pm - Film begins!
After the film: followed by an amazing line-up of local providers (Licensed Midwife, Nurse Midwife, OB/GYN, nurse, and more!! Bring your compassionate questions and discussion.
and then...
8:30 pm: AFTER PARTY!!!: Upstairs at the Brandwine!! A beautiful place to gather, talk, share ideas, make deeper connections with local midwives and birth workers, and enjoy each others' company.
SO HOPING TO SEE YOU THERE!! Purchase your tickets today! Get dolled up and come on out for a night of celebrating healthy birth!
With love, m.
http://www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/pickford/why-not-home/
For the showing of an amazing movie at the Pickford Cinema: Why Not Home?
Watch trailer and purchase tickets here:
http://www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/pr…/pickford/why-not-home/
Date: TONIGHT!! June 8, 2016
Time:
6:15 pm: Arrive, mingle, pick up some business cards, stickers, brochures, give-aways, etc. Give your midwife a hug! Meet local birth workers, network and mingle.
6:30 pm - Film begins!
After the film: followed by an amazing line-up of local providers (Licensed Midwife, Nurse Midwife, OB/GYN, nurse, and more!! Bring your compassionate questions and discussion.
and then...
8:30 pm: AFTER PARTY!!!: Upstairs at the Brandwine!! A beautiful place to gather, talk, share ideas, make deeper connections with local midwives and birth workers, and enjoy each others' company.
SO HOPING TO SEE YOU THERE!! Purchase your tickets today! Get dolled up and come on out for a night of celebrating healthy birth!
With love, m.
http://www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/programs/pickford/why-not-home/
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Sacred Beginnings
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Cost: $200, includes 8 week series for mama & baby, many beautiful take-home projects, a beautiful goody bag, snacks, herbal teas & gifts, invitation & access to a private Facebook page for this class, and sisterhood - meeting women in your tribe of new mothers who know and understand the joys & challenges of new motherhood... priceless!
Description: Women coming together, with baby, to honor the sacred journey of motherhood.
Sacred Beginnings is an 8-week class series. We, along with baby, sit together in sacred circle to honor the rite of passage of bringing a baby earth-side, whether it's the transition from maiden to mother or the transition to more than one child. Empowered by the support of other mothers, we build our village during a time of challenge, beauty and growth. Through the gifts of community, commemoration, celebration and ceremony, we shine light on the many vibrant experiences of mothering - those moments bursting with unbound love as well as the raw, vulnerable times. This series is open to all moms, new and experienced alike, who desire to infuse their mothering and their lives with these holistic practices.
Week ONE: Sacred Space & the Journey of a Mother
Forming sacred circle with other mamas & their babies, establishing sacred space and honoring the rite of passage of welcoming this being into the world.
Sister Project: making sacred altar candles
Week TWO: Growing Pains
Honoring the raw, vulnerable times of mothering while celebrating this moment.
Sister Project: learning baby yoga
Week THREE: Healthy Home
Opening our circle with acceptance of the many types of mothering while exploring the importance of living as closely to nature as possible.
Sister Project: using essential oils
Week FOUR: A Roadmap for Parenting
Recognition of our deep-seated knowing. All the intelligence we need to raise this child is already within us.
Sister Project: exploring baby's astrological chart and/or using the Mother Wisdom deck + creating vows to baby
Week FIVE: Connect
We bond with baby through sight, sound, touch, smell and the biological rhythm of breathing. Dive further into physical connection and the bounty of benefits of skin-to-skin time.
Sister Project: learning tender touch bonding
Week SIX: Release (a time for mamas only, no babies this week)
With this tiny human, completely dependent on us for her every need, fear often finds its way to the surface. We acknowledge our deepest fears, shine light upon them and release them to allow ourselves to parent from our highest selves.
Sister Project: releasing fears
Week SEVEN: Nourish
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine by thy food." - Hippocrates. Build a repertoire of recipes for conscious preparing and cooking clean foods while building ritual around nourishment. We'll also work with restoring a positive body image after birth.
Sister Project: creating nourishing food for baby, mama and the rest of the family and creating sacred kitchen signs
Week EIGHT: Blessed Be
Celebration & ceremony of this time together, this time with baby and our intentions for the future.
Sister Project: baby & mama ceremony + going to the bowl + holi powder + potluck
Description: Women coming together, with baby, to honor the sacred journey of motherhood.
Sacred Beginnings is an 8-week class series. We, along with baby, sit together in sacred circle to honor the rite of passage of bringing a baby earth-side, whether it's the transition from maiden to mother or the transition to more than one child. Empowered by the support of other mothers, we build our village during a time of challenge, beauty and growth. Through the gifts of community, commemoration, celebration and ceremony, we shine light on the many vibrant experiences of mothering - those moments bursting with unbound love as well as the raw, vulnerable times. This series is open to all moms, new and experienced alike, who desire to infuse their mothering and their lives with these holistic practices.
Week ONE: Sacred Space & the Journey of a Mother
Forming sacred circle with other mamas & their babies, establishing sacred space and honoring the rite of passage of welcoming this being into the world.
Sister Project: making sacred altar candles
Week TWO: Growing Pains
Honoring the raw, vulnerable times of mothering while celebrating this moment.
Sister Project: learning baby yoga
Week THREE: Healthy Home
Opening our circle with acceptance of the many types of mothering while exploring the importance of living as closely to nature as possible.
Sister Project: using essential oils
Week FOUR: A Roadmap for Parenting
Recognition of our deep-seated knowing. All the intelligence we need to raise this child is already within us.
Sister Project: exploring baby's astrological chart and/or using the Mother Wisdom deck + creating vows to baby
Week FIVE: Connect
We bond with baby through sight, sound, touch, smell and the biological rhythm of breathing. Dive further into physical connection and the bounty of benefits of skin-to-skin time.
Sister Project: learning tender touch bonding
Week SIX: Release (a time for mamas only, no babies this week)
With this tiny human, completely dependent on us for her every need, fear often finds its way to the surface. We acknowledge our deepest fears, shine light upon them and release them to allow ourselves to parent from our highest selves.
Sister Project: releasing fears
Week SEVEN: Nourish
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine by thy food." - Hippocrates. Build a repertoire of recipes for conscious preparing and cooking clean foods while building ritual around nourishment. We'll also work with restoring a positive body image after birth.
Sister Project: creating nourishing food for baby, mama and the rest of the family and creating sacred kitchen signs
Week EIGHT: Blessed Be
Celebration & ceremony of this time together, this time with baby and our intentions for the future.
Sister Project: baby & mama ceremony + going to the bowl + holi powder + potluck
What Moonbelly Clients Are Saying
"I cannot truly say how incredibly grateful I am to have had your care, support, and tender guidance throughout this journey. What an incredible journey it has been! I have always felt so calm and powerful in your presence, and feel honored to have been the recipient of your incredibly special gift of your midwifery care. Love, Michelle" |
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