. GHHA is pleased to announce BirthBalance.  BirthBalance is a program designed to reconcile the expectation of mind, body, spirit and the actual experience of birth. We will be offering Yoga, Massage, Counseling, Support Groups and Energy Therapies. BirthBalance is fitted to help each woman and her labor support actualize their birth plan focusing on holistic techniques. GHHA will customize a program that will suit the individual needs of each pregnancy. Recognizing that every pregnancy is unique, BirthBalance is designed to assist a woman in anticipating her needs and preparing her for all aspects of her birth experience.

Click here to download all of the information on this exciting new offering from GHHA and the upcoming BirthBalance Classes for April 2007.

. The pregnancy support/labor talk discussion group is open to five pregnant women and their labor support/partners. Each week a new topic will be covered. Discussions will focus on the holistic, spiritual, and emotional aspects as well as the physical.

Topics will include but are not limited to birth plan, pain and pain coping strategies, the roll of the labor support/partner, and newborn and self care postpartum. Yoga, prenatal and labor massage instruction will also be offered.  Literature included.

Simple yet powerful exercise regimen that prepares the mother’s body for childbirth with gentle poses that increase flexibility and tone muscles. Yoga creates a sense of emotional and physical balance as one’s body changes in the pre-baby months. In this class, one learns proper breathing techniques for relaxation and calming fears, pelvic floor exercises, yoga postures, relaxation and meditation. Yoga also gives a sense of empowerment as young moms learn to listen to their bodies and promote more proactive birthing experiences.

is the ancient oriental art of harmonizing life energy within the body. It is a physio-philosophy that involves application of the practitioner’s hands for gently balancing the flow of life energy in the body. For frame of reference, JSJ is similar in effect to acupuncture, but without the use of needles. The energy points are located and activated by the practitioner. The practitioner simply “reminds” the body to assess and enhance the natural energetic and physiological flow. The most common effect is one of deep relaxation and neurological calming. Many people experience a physical sense of wholeness and increased circulatory function. JSJ has also been known to help with emotional stress and anxiety. Perfect for soothing the nerves of a mother-to-be as well as promoting neurological and emotional well-being during these exciting months!