Birth is a play based on over one hundred interviews Karen Brody conducted with mothers across America who gave birth between 2000-2004. It tells the true stories of 8 women painting a portrait of how low-risk, educated women are giving birth in America today.
In the play we meet Jillian, a stay-at-home mother of four children, who always sees the humor in life, especially in her mixed-bag of birth experiences; and Beth, a 35-year-old successful, high-powered computer systems manager from New Jersey who confidently planned a cesarean.
We are introduced to Vanessa, a buyer for a major department store who never had a doubt that she wanted an epidural. We hear from Janet, a lesbian in her 40s, who despite her feminist background wanted a medicalized birth, fearing the safety of herself and the baby; and Lisa, an African-American who felt intimidated and used by her midwives and the medical system after her birth.
We get to know Sandy, who thought birth was “just one day,” but found out that having an emergency c-section on that day changed her world. We hear Natalie's intimate story of physical betrayl; and Amanda, an athletic, confident stay-at-home mother who believed her birthing mantra--”My Body Rocks”--gave her the attitude she needed to give birth naturally in the hospital.
Moving between first-person monologues, some dialogue, and the voices these women heard on the day they gave birth, Birth confronts, what City Lights Theater Company has called, "The naked truth about childbirth in America."
Alaska Family Health and Birth Center's annual fundraising banquet was a great success thanks to the support of our wonderful community.
Last spring, Martha Hanlon (Martha Hanlon Architects, Inc.), Daniel Holmgren( ThotPro Structural Engineering), Helena Rueter (Rueter Engineering),Evan Roberts (Roberts-Kaneko Electrical Consultants, Inc.), and Gary Jenkins, Civil Engineer were hired to design the building. While Grady Brown continued dirt work during the summer, our design team worked to finalize the blue prints of the building. Grady was able put in the driveway and part of the main parking area, thanks to a generous donation of gravel from Mick Killion (Killion Land Co).
This winter, we are in the process of pulling permits to to be able to jump into building the foundation and framing the building this spring!
We are continuing to gather resources for our building project.
Contact Erin Floyd at 458-0495
Where:
Infinite Yoga of Alaska
1755 Westwood Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
in Artisan's Courtyard on College Rd.
458-YOGA [email protected] www.infin8yoga.com
The practice of yoga offers ways to release physical tension, emotional stress, fatigue, and other common discomforts associated with pregnancy. Learn gentle yoga postures, breath awareness, and relaxation techniques to restore balance. This class will help you open and prepare for childbirth, deepen your connection with your body, baby, and other pregnant women in the community.
Baby n' Me- Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm
Postnatal yoga is an excellent way to recover from pregnancy and childbirth. Baby n' Me allows parents to participate in yoga class while tending to the needs of their newborn through 12 months. It also gives parents the opportunity to focus on their own well being when their new baby requires much of their attention.
Gentle Yoga- Thursday 5-6:15pm
Therapeutic and restorative designed for all bodies and those full of aches and pains, full with age, size or pregnancy.
Cost: $13 drop in
SPECIAL through Oct 31:
15 class punch for the price of a 10 punch $120 ($8 a class)
Dancing thru Pregnancy is a clinically tested prenatal health and fitness program. Exercises are specifically developed for pregnancy, labor and delivery.
Dancing Thru Pregnancy will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 at Space for Movement Studio, beginning September 1.
NEW, LOWER PRICING: $15 per class, $160 for a 12 class punch card, $300 for a 24 class punch card. Classes will be held twice a week through the end of November.
Space For Movement is located at 410 2nd Avenue, in the historic Elbow Room building in downtown Fairbanks. Come join the fun! More information here.
