Black Mommy Circle

The Building of a

Nation

Begins in the womb

of a

Mother

The First Annual African Holistic Parenting Conference

The Black Mommy Circle is proud to host

The First Annual

 African Holistic Parenting Conference

 May 31, 2008

9:30-5:30

201 North Braddock Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15208

(around the corner from the East-End Food Coop)


Workshops:

 

Parasite Prevention and Kleanzing Workshop

The Herb Lady's

Parasite Prevention & Kleanzing Workshop

 

Presented By Eshe Riviears "The Herb Lady"- renowned herbalist, Master Gardener, herbal/nutritional counselor, Kinesiologist

 

 

This workshop is designed to educate, increase awareness and reduce individual exposure to Parasites, additionally, it will assist in the knowledge & performance of Traditional Parasite Kleanzing.

 

Learn about:

 

  •          Why parasite kleanzing is so important. 
  •         The life cycle of the top predators of our immune system health i.e.,  pinworms, tapeworms, lice, ringworms, kwk. This workshop  is designed for mothers, fathers, grandparents, teachers, and anyone that lives, works & plays in any social network with other people.
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  •          Our historical Traditional & Folk health information that our great herbal elders maintained. 
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  •        Empowering yourself by having basic herbal knowledge to help yourself and your family.

 

 

This class is designed for health-oriented and proactive people to reduce the transmission of Parasites and to heighten awareness of the basic steps that everyone can take.  


 

Alternative Options in Childbirth

 

Alternative Options in Childbirth

Presented by Venus Nature Rodriguez-McGregor BS CD LCCE

This workshop will focus on the history of Midwifery and how the current maternity system has affected childbirth. It will also explore the option of birthing and parenting through a holistic model of care, and will offer information on alternative options for birthing and parenting.  The topics covered will be:

         Midwifery Model of Care & Medical Model of Care

  •          Doulas
  •        Homebirth
  •         Birthing Centers
  •         Waterbirth
  •         Herbology for Childbirth
  •       Homeopathy for Childbirth
  •         Yoga for the Childbearing process
  •          Acupuncture for Childbirth
  •          Holistic Mothering (parenting)
  •         Breastfeeding as an extension of pregnancy
  •          Alternative diapering, Attachment parenting 

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