You’re invited to Adventures in Parenting this Sat. Sept. 24 2016 @ Babies “R” Us in Savannah, 1-3PM.

Bright Life Chiropractic‘s Dr. Jared Brown will offer insight on your baby’s spine.

Dar a Luz Women’s Health Services Certified Midwife Meka Hall also will be there to offer breastfeeding advice.

Babies “R” Us
7400 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31406
1-3PM Sat. Aug. 27 2016

Bright Life Chiropractic, www.brightlifechiropractic.com, 912-777-3717. On Facebook here. Bright Life Chiropractic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Attention expectant Savannah parents: FREE Baby Care Basics classes are offered @ Pediatric Associates of Savannah.

Free to expectant families, come join Dr Brandy Gheesling or one of Pediatric Associates of Savannah’s other 8 Board Certified Pediatricians.

Classes are held after office hours the first Thursday of each month. The next class is this Thurs. Sept. 1 2016 @ 6PM.

Space will be limited, so to register or for more information about the class please email BabyBasics@pedsav.com.

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New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, but ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.com On Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Connect with other moms this school year. Attend MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting. MOPS groups are in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, the Islands & Rincon.

MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) connects moms all over the world to a community of women, in their own neighborhoods, who meet together to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. MOPS groups are rallying women to be more honest, to feel more equipped and to find our identity by journeying alongside one another. We are moms, and we believe that better moms make a better world. Moms who are pregnant or have children through kindergarten are invited to the MOPS group.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) @ Compassion Christian Church East Campus
Meetings are 9:15 – 11:45AM first and third Thursdays, Sept. 15 – May 4
Children’s and Student Building at Compassion Christian Church East Campus
9150 Old Montgomery Rd Savannah, GA 31406
MOPS provides a fun, relaxed environment for mothers with newborns through 5-year-olds. You’ll make new friends, enjoy activities and hear from relevant and insightful speakers on a wide range of topics. There is an annual membership cost of $24.95 for MOPS International and an additional $6 fee per meeting you attend. Childcare is available with RSVP prior to each meeting. For more information, email ccceastmops@gmail.com Meeting dates are 9/15/16, 10/6/16, 10/20/16, 11/3/16, 12/1/16, 1/5/17, 1/19/17, 2/2/17, 2/16/17, 3/2/17, 4/6/17, 4/20/17, 5/4/17

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Savannah Islands MOPS

Savannah Islands MOPS meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:15-11:30AM Meetings begin in the month of September and run through the month of May.
Meetings are at First Baptist Church of the Islands on Wilmington Island, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd Savannah, GA 31410

Visit  www.savannahislandsmops.webs.com Follow Savannah Islands MOPS on Facebook here. 

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Rincon MOPS

Meets every 2nd Tuesday from 9-11:30AM in the Memorial Chapel of First Baptist Church of Rincon.

For more info, call the church office at 912-826-5536. Childcare is provided.

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Pooler MOPS

Pooler MOPS meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 9:30-11:30AM @ the First Presbyterian Church in Pooler, 1115 US-80, Pooler, GA 31322.

On Facebook here. 

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Calvary MOPS

Calvary MOPS is on Facebook here. 

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Richmond Hill MOPS & MomsNext

MOPS is for moms-to-be or any mom with children ages 0-5. MomsNext is for moms with school-age children.

Richmond Hill MOPS & MomsNext First meeting is Sept. 6, 9:30 AM to Noon.

Meets first & third Tuesday September -May @ First Baptist Church of Richmond Hill,
9184 Ford Ave
Richmond Hill, Ga 31324

On Facebook here. 

Contact RichmondHillMOPS@hotmail.com

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To have your MOPS group listed please email info to anne@southernmamas.com

New to the area or just in need of a pediatrician with more convenient hours?

This may help your decision in your search for a Savannah pediatrician. Pediatric Associates of Savannah main office on Waters Avenue in Savannah now offers a 7:30AM walk-in sick clinic.

No appointment needed. Walk-in sick visits 7:30-8:30AM Mondays through Fridays.

So when you have been up all night with your child and have to make decisions about work or school, getting in to the doctors’ office early will help.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more about Pediatric Associates of Savannah here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, by ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.com On Facebook here. Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

Moms-to-be and new moms can sign up now for two new classes at FitnessOne @ Memorial Health in Savnanah.

Memorial is now offering prenatal yoga and an infant massage course. Both classes start in August 2016.

Learn more here and register at 912-350-4030.

Memorial also offers parenting classes, breastfeeding support & assistance, childbirth classes and more.

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Memorial Health’s free Mommy Mail program for pregnant & new parents

Memorial Health’s free email program – Mommy Mail – for expectant and new parents includes customized information, news and resources tailored to your specific stage of pregnancy and/or your child’s age—as well as announcements from their staff and access to support information—all conveniently delivered right to you.

As you prepare for childbirth and caring for your new baby, this program allows Memorial Health staff to touch base with you by email each week to make sure you have additional support on your journey into parenthood.

Sign up here or text mommymail to 313131

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Attention expectant parents.

Pediatrics Associates of Savannah invites you to a free “Baby Basics” class Thursday Aug. 4 at 6PM.

This class is FREE to expectant families (but reservations requested).

Come join Dr Brandy Gheesling (pictured here) or one of Pediatrics Associates other 9 Board Certified Pediatricians.

Held after office hours the first Thursday of each month, at the Waters Ave location. Space will be limited, so to register or for more information about the class please email BabyBasics@pedsav.com.

More info here. 

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New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, by ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.comOn Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

Attention new & expectant parents.

Memorial Health’s free email program – Mommy Mail – for expectant and new parents includes customized information, news and resources tailored to your specific stage of pregnancy and/or your child’s age—as well as announcements from their staff and access to support information—all conveniently delivered right to you.

As you prepare for childbirth and caring for your new baby, this program allows Memorial Health staff to touch base with you by email each week to make sure you have additional support on your journey into parenthood.

Sign up here or text mommymail to 313131

Memorial Health is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You have long wanted to help children in need in Savannah.

Here’s your chance.

Become a foster parent. Georgia MENTOR is an agency that partners with the Department of Family and Children Services to place both foster children in care.

Foster parents are called Mentors because they do so much more than simply house children – they change lives.

Georgia MENTOR is always looking for foster parents to open both their hearts and homes in the Savannah area. As a Mentor, you show through your actions that we all matter and we all deserve to live life to the fullest.

Savannah foster parent information sessions:

5-6PM July 6
5-6PM July 20

Call 912-234-6853 or ann.verdine@thementornetwork.com.  Learn more here.

Who can be a Mentor?

You don’t need to be a superhero—just a regular person who’s ready to bring a child into your home and help give them a better life by sharing yours. It doesn’t matter if you’re a stay-at-home mom looking to earn money at home or a working family with children of your own. There’s no magic formula—you just have to be you.

Georgia MENTOR will be with you with you every step of the way. And you’ll become part of a whole network of people who, just like you, want to change a child’s life and make a difference at home.

When you’re ready to take the first step toward becoming a Mentor, please submit the Become a Mentor inquiry form.

Georgia MENTOR, www.ga-mentor.com, 912-234-6853 or ann.verdine@thementornetwork.com. On Facebook here.  Georgia MENTOR is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Curious about fit46 classes?

Come try a class FOR FREE! Use promo code FB016 between now-June 30 2016 to redeem. Sign up at www.fit46.com/classschedule. Use the promo code against the drop-in rate. See you soon!

About fit46

fit46 is a fitness studio located on White Bluff Road in Savannah behind Lucky’s Market. fit46 offers barre, interval barre, HIIT, sculpting yoga classes & more. They have highly trained & experienced instructors that keep you motivated & will help you reach your fitness goals.

Childcare available 

fit46 is now offering childcare to help the moms in our community. The childcare service is for kids ages 0 & older. Sign up & see the class schedule here. 

Cost is $5 per child per class.

fit46, 5500 White Bluff Road (behind Lucky’s Market), Savannah 31405, 912-660-5292 email info@fit46.com, www.fit46.com On Facebook here, fit46.com is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Want to take a barre class, but no baby-sitter? fit46 has got you covered.

Starting Monday June 6, fit46 is offering a childcare service for kids ages 0 and older. Sign up soon, spaces are limited. Sign up & see the class schedule here. 

Cost is $5 per child per class.

About fit46

fit46 is a fitness studio located on White Bluff Road in Savannah behind Lucky’s Market. fit46 offers barre, interval barre, HIIT, sculpting yoga classes and more. They have highly trained and experienced instructors that keep you motivated and will help you reach your fitness goals. fit46 is now offering childcare to help the moms in our community

fit46, 5500 White Bluff Road (behind Lucky’s Market), Savannah 31405, 912-660-5292 email info@fit46.com, www.fit46.com On Facebook here, fit46.com is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Pediatric Associates of Savannah is now offering new 7:30AM WALK-IN visits at their Waters Ave location, Monday through Friday.

Starting Mon. May 9 2016, Pediatric Associates of Savannah’s Main Office on Waters avenue will be open for walk in sick patients, no appointment necessary, starting at 7:30AM.

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For expectant parents

FREE “Baby Basics” classes @ Pediatric Associates of Savannah

Classes will be the first Thursday of each month at 6PM at the Waters Avenue office and will taught by Dr Brandy Gheesling.

Free to expectant couples, but space is limited so registration is required. Email BabyBasics@pedsav.com to register or for more info.

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New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, but ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.com On Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

Lead Actor of “Where Hope Grows”, David DeSanctis, will join Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society as they present their 7th annual Night of Champions in Savannah.

The event will be Thurs. May 12 at 6PM at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa – Hotel Grand Ballroom located at 1 Resort Drive.

This community event celebrates differently abled adults, including these with Down Syndrome, and recognizes the local businesses that employ them.

Special screening @ Savannah Arts Academy

David DeSanctis will also be present for a special screening of “Where Hope Grows” on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Savannah Arts Academy.

For more information on this years Night of Champions, click here. 

Prepared Childbirth Saturday Session

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. Feb. 6,
Memorial University Medical Center
This full-day course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. It is designed for parents who live outside of Savannah or have schedules that make it difficult to attend weekday classes. This course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early. The cost is $75 per couple. For more information, call 912-350-BORN (2676).

Labor and Delivery Tour

3:45-4:45 p.m., Sun. Feb. 7
Memorial University Medical Center
Want to take a look around before the big day? Register for a tour of our labor and delivery areas. The tour is held once a month and fills up quickly, so please register early. Call 912-350-BORN (2676).

Baby Basics

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat. Feb. 20
Memorial University Medical Center
This class is strongly recommended for first-time parents. A variety of topics are covered, including basic newborn care, feeding, infant hygiene, life with a new baby, safety in the home, car seat safety, and infant CPR. $45 per couple.

If you have questions, please call 912-350-BORN (2676).

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Give the kids a night out (and yourself a break!) with Kid’s Club in Savannah and Pooler.

Saturday nights are a happening night at Scribble Art Studio.

To register your little artist for a great night of a movie, pizza, and a craft at either studio click here.

Each club night, Scribble screens a different movie and has a craft themed to the movie.

Drop off 6-9pm, $30/kid ($20/siblings), to sign up call 912-713-7376 or register here. Pre-registration required.

To learn more about Scribble’s summer camps, art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Register now for La Leche League of Georgia 2015 Breastfeeeding & Parenting Statewide Conference on Jekyll Island, Ga.

Parent and healthcare provider sessions will be offered.

Leche League of Georgia will hold its statewide conference, LLLove and Growth: Celebrating 50 Years, on Nov. 6­-8, 2015, on Jekyll Island, Ga.

The conference features infant sleep expert Dr. James McKenna. His opening session will discuss “Biological Origins of Humankind’s Oldest and Most Successful Feeding and Sleeping Arrangement” (CERP).

Register here. 

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Breastfeeding, early childhood development, and parenting will be among the many topics covered during the conference. Continuing education credits will be offered to professional healthcare providers, and other sessions will offer support and enrichment for Georgia La Leche League Leaders and Leader Applicants.

Several hundred parents, children and healthcare providers plan to attend the conference to hear notable breastfeeding experts.

Featured speakers include Dr. James McKenna, Director of the Mother­Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame. McKenna, author of Sleeping with Your Baby: A Parents’ Guide to Cosleeping, is recognized as the world’s leading authority on mother­infant cosleeping in relation to breastfeeding and SIDS.

Other experts, including Dawn Burke, Associate Professional Liaison Administrator for La Leche League of Georgia, who will present a session on the La Leche League Leader’s role in custody situations, will present the latest information on healthcare issues related to breastfeeding.

Subjects to be covered in this healthcare provider seminar include::
● Updates and most recent recommendations in positioning
● Ankyloglossia, also known as “tongue tie”
● Access to breastfeeding support in Georgia
● Meeting the needs of the African­American community

Popular parenting sessions will include discussions on working with your healthcare provider for
breastfeeding success, breastfeeding after returning to work, the mechanics of milk supply,
breast reduction surgery and breastfeeding, weaning, early childhood education, gentle
discipline, the importance of mother’s significant other, and ways to use herbs and natural
cleaning solutions in the home.

La Leche League of Georgia has been providing information, education, and support to the
breastfeeding families of our area since 1963. All members of the breastfeeding community are
welcomed to attend to develop their skills, deepen their understanding of the many variations of
normal, strengthen their foundations of friendship, and foster respectful collaboration.

Registration and complete conference session offerings and information can be found here.

About La Leche League

La Leche League (LLL) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, and nonsectarian organization recognized as an authority on breastfeeding around the world. LLL’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother­to­mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

For more information, click here. On Facebook here. 

La Leche League of Georgia is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

You’re invited to the Savannah 2015 Rally to Improve Birth

Monday, Sept 7 2015
10AM-Noon
Forsyth Park @ Drayton St & East Park Ave, Savannah, Georgia 31401

Supporters will take to the sidewalks of beautiful Forsyth Park to spread their message of evidence based care and humanity in childbirth!
Join in at 10AM at the very south end of the park, between the basketball court and the sidewalk. There will be vendor tables and goodie bags for the first 25 ladies to sign in.

All are welcome, family is encouraged.

Learn more here.

Hosted by Improvingbirth. org-Savannah