Presenting the Birth Course I wish I had had! Learn what happens during labour and delivery, what to know for successful breastfeeding and how to take care of your newborn. This series of six meetings will include information on how your body changes during pregnancy, prenatal testing, the hormonal and physical processes that occur during labour and delivery, pain management, and what happens when you are home with your little. We discuss birth plans and, for those of you delivering in Rome, we cover information on Roman hospitals, clinics and home birth and the clarification of roles of the Italian medical professions. Our mission is to arm you with enough information so you can have a birth as close to the one you desire as possible. This course is run by Gabriella Pacini, midwife, lactation consultant (IBCLC) and counsellor and Kiersten Miller her sidekick.
Tuesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting January 14th.
Maximum 6 couples. Pricing can be adjusted when needed, just contact us.
La Leche League Meetings are back to Wednesdays! Please join us for support, information and friendships for pregnant women and nursing moms in English. La Leche League International strives to to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother 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. It is also a lovely way to meet other English speaking moms and to share your adventures of pregnancy and motherhood in a strange land.
Come for the support and information, stay for the friendships!
Not in Rome? If you would like to join remotely, send a message to Petra at +393348581710 with your Skype id.
YOUR TAKE AWAYS
– Identify the challenges of a globally mobile work life and your personal and professional development opportunities
– Learn to leverage personal and professional engagement during transition
– Learn about managing expectations
– Introduction to the Here We are Competency Matrix – a mindful tool to enable your global development path
HOW WE DO IT
This online workshop requires your active involvement so that you leave with a series of implementable actions. Short presentations mixed with micro exercises, tools and pragmatic advice from the facilitators.
WE HAVE LIVED THE TRANSITION TOO!
Facilitators: Jannie Aasted Skov-Hansen and Paul Vanderbroeck are each part of an International Career Couple. So we can combine our first-hand experience of the challenges and opportunities of internationally mobile dual careers with insights from all sectors gained over the years.
NB: Couples only. No individual participants!
To book your space please click here.
Bellies Abroad Post- and Pre-natal Pilates teacher Teresa Fracasso is offering a FREE pelvic floor workshop for anyone interested at her newly opened studio “Plexus”, with a beautiful view over the Isola Tibertina.
A unique occasion to attend a unique workshop and workout! This workshop offers you a brief introduction about the function of the pelvis pre- and post- birth, and teaches you how to maintain and regain strength. For any level, pre – or post-natal. A workshop made for mamas to feel good!
After the workout there will also be an opportunity for a free nutrition consultation with nutritionist Giulia Verdone.
Spaces are limited, email tere.fracasso@gmail.com to book your space today!
Birth Course Alumni Family! It is time to get together!
The greatest part of doing this birth course all of these years has been meeting you wonderful people! We now have parents from over 40 different nations and 6 continents (yes 6! One of our dads was stationed in Antartica for a while so we are claiming it!). We would love to have you join us to see your old classmates, their latest additions and meet other lovely new families.
Potluck early aperitivo on Sunday January 26th from 4P at Via Calepodio 7, Buzzer Pacini, 3rd floor.
Please let us know if you are able to come and what you are able to bring whether it be food, drink, plates, utensils, whatever is easiest for you by writing to info@belliesabroad.com.
La Leche League Meetings are back to Wednesdays! Please join us for support, information and friendships for pregnant women and nursing moms in English. La Leche League International strives to to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother 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. It is also a lovely way to meet other English speaking moms and to share your adventures of pregnancy and motherhood in a strange land.
Come for the support and information, stay for the friendships!
During this period of the Corona Virus outbreak we will be holding these meetings on Zoom online. If you would like to join, send a message to Sherrie at +39 370 1390 239.
This is a La Leche League meeting focused on mothers breastfeeding babies over 9 months of age. Come and share your experiences, listen to others and get great guidance without judgements! Come for the support and information, stay for the friendships!
Workshop by Emanuela Quagliata, Psy.D. – Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist on Saturday February 1st 1030A-12P.
Being a parent or carer can be stressful, especially when the baby or child you’re responsible for has emotional or behavioural difficulties. Parents can feel ‘stuck’ when they want to help their child but don’t know how to, or feel that whatever they try doesn’t help or even makes things worse. This workshop provides parents and carers from 0 to 3 years old, with some understanding and guidance about child development. Topics covered will include: the long-term effects of early experience, sleep and night terrors, feeding and introducing solids, the development of verbal language, signs of isolation.
To reserve please send an email to emanuelaquagliata@gmail.com
A playful workshop – aka mini urban retreat
The start of a new year… and a new decade. Do you feel inspired to think of the year ahead? Or are you confused about what you want in your life?
In this group workshop, we will explore your desires, hopes and dreams, while letting go of perfectionism. Using art therapy and experiential techniques, Bellies Abroad provider Claudia Palmira, A.T., E.S., leads you in a series of both individual and group activities to deepen your connection to your true vision – or simply discover what it might be. Clearing away the projections of others and letting go of past challenges is part of the process for making way for the new and wonderful to enter in.
Mothers whose desires might have gotten submerged in their children’s or family’s lives will benefit from this. This works for those who have strong ideas – and helps those who have trouble knowing what you truly desire. This work will also help you to embrace your authentic hopes – that tiny voice that can get lost in the din of daily obligations and to-do’s.
The workshop lasts 3 hours with one break.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS WORKSHOP:
• guided meditation
• interactive, playful activities
• guided creative activities – materials provided
• time for journaling, self-reflection
• In English – some Italian if needed
ABOUT THE MODALITIES USED IN THIS WORKSHOP
In art therapy, creativity is a way to access the subconscious using the universal language of imagery. Experiential therapy involves guided movement and interaction among group members to improve spontaneity and release stuck energy in the body. No experience or skillset in either is necessary to participate. All are welcome.
WHAT TO BRING:
• a pen
• personal journal or notebook
• an open mind
• wear comfortable clothing and shoes
REGISTRATION
Total standard cost is 54 Euros per person
Special discount applied for Bellies Abroad community – use the code BA on checkout!
Register online here
All art materials included
Please pre-register below to reserve your space
Cancellations and refunds permitted up until 48 hours prior to the workshop
Location is in Prati. Exact address of the workshop provided once you’ve registered
Did you know that every week in Italy a child dies from choking on food or other objects? It seems absurd, no? Every parent or childcare worker should know the techniques to clear foreign objects from air passages. This course takes only two hours, only two hours to save a life!
Hosted by one of our wonderful pediatricians, Elisa Antonielli.
If you would like to learn how to save a life book your place today as space is limited. The course will be an hour of theory followed by an hour of practical demonstrations and practice.
Child care givers welcome.
February 4th from 930A-1130A, €20 per person.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED please send a WhatsApp message to +39 340 805 2789
