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Wednesday, June 24 Shop Palo Alto Whole Foods on June 24 and Blossom receives 5% of the day's sales! Please save your weekly shopping for this day! Blossom is excited to be picked by the community and Whole Foods as the recipient of June 24th's Community Support Day. Please help us get the word out and tell your friends and family to come out and support Blossom on the 24th! In addition, please join us for free Information Sessions on topics related to pregnancy, birth and parenting lead by members of the Blossom Birth team in the Whole Body Section of Whole Foods Market, Palo Alto: 10:00am Which Childbirth Class is Right for Me? Join childbirth educator Heather Ward as she reviews various childbirth prep classes (such as Basic Childbirth Prep, Hypnobirthing, Birthing from Within, Bradley, and more). She will discuss the philosophy and style behind these classes. 10:30am Holistic care for infants Dr. Elisa Song, founder of Whole Child Wellness and Blossom Board member will discuss integrative and holistic approaches to address common concerns parents have for their infants, such as teething pain, colic/gas, and thrush. 11:00am The Art of Baby Wearing Come learn from an experienced guide about the myriad of popular options for baby wearing and get the chance to try on some wraps and carriers. Also learn some of the lesser known benefits of baby wearing. This session will be lead by Blossom instructor Becca Ackerman-Bennett. 12:00pm The Benefits of Infant Massage The practice of Infant Massage is a unique and wonderful way to deepen the bond you have with your child. It provides countless physical and emotional benefits for both you and your baby. Come learn more from Blossom’s infant massage instructor, Reenie McCaffrey. 12:30pm The Art of Surrender: Yoga and Parenthood Join yoga instructor and mom of two, Jeanna Lurie in a discussion on the importance of yoga through pregnancy, birth and parenthood. She will also discuss ways to incorporate yoga into your life with your partner and children. 3:30pm What is a Doula? Join two well loved Doula’s in the Peninsula, Julie Dubrouillet and Audrey Kalman, for an overview of what Doulas do, the benefits of Doula services, and how to find the right Doula for you. 4:00pm Intro to Baby Sign Language Bill White experienced Baby Sign instructor will provide an overview of all the wonderful benefits of Baby Sign Language. Research studies show that signing with babies accelerates language acquisition, reduces frustration and aggressive behavior, and as children mature, results in a greater interest in reading. Happy shopping and thank you for supporting Blossom Birth! 
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| Last updated: 6/22/09 JL |