
Giving Birth  – How and Where: A Guided Tour.
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, Â and what happens when you take your little one home. 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.
Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting November 14th.
Maximum 6 couples.
Please send emails to info@belliesabroad.com

Giving Birth  – How and Where: A Guided Tour.
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, Â and what happens when you take your little one home. 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.
Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting November 14th.
Maximum 6 couples.
Please send emails to info@belliesabroad.com

Presentation by Pascale Salomon, M.Ed – International Cousellor, on Friday the 23rd of November 5-6.30 pm or Saturday 24th 10.30-12 am.
In this workshop aimed at parents at families living a mobile life we will explore the numerous important facets of transitions. How transitions affect the immediate and long term lives of children and adolescents , the importance of understanding the joys and challenges and grief that are a part of moving as well as the need to develop a sense of belonging. Through the understanding of terms such as Third Culture Kids and Cross Culture, we will further understand the cultural iceberg, identity and the importance of the establishment of core relationships with family and friends.
To reserve your place please write to emanuelaquagliata@gmail.com

Lots of things that happen during the first 3 years of life are beyond our control, but certain practices might help our little ones to live in harmony with their microbes which can have long term benefits for their immune systems.
The microbiome is the collective genome of the microbes that live both inside and on our body. These microorganisms are very old friends to humans, but it is only recently that we have begun to understand their impact on our health and wellbeing such as fending off pathogens, tuning the immune system and even influencing mental health.
Babies acquire these germs predominantly from their mother, then from other family members, and the environment. From birth to the age of three the microbiome is extremly dynamic and intervention during this period could have life long effects. Then after the age of three, a toddler’s microbiome is more adult-like and tends to bounce back after challenges.
Join us for a meeting with Fanette Fontaine, phD to talk about the preciousness of the human microbiome and its importance on our health and learn simple tools to preserve your child’s microbiome.
Please reserve your space by writing to info@belliesabroad.com, those who prefer to attend remotely are welcome to!
Photo by Jordan Rowland on Unsplash

Giving Birth  – How and Where: A Guided Tour.
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, Â and what happens when you take your little one home. 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.
Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting November 14th.
Maximum 6 couples.
Please send emails to info@belliesabroad.com

Presentation by Maria Casson, MSc. Psych. M. Ed., MBPsS – Educational Assessment Specialist will take place on Friday the 30th 5-6.30 pm or Saturday Dec. the 1st 10.30-12 am
All children have unique learning profiles. Psycho-Educational assessments can provide valuable information about the needs of children, especially those who may be experiencing some academic struggles. They can also uncover strengths that may facilitate learning. In this workshop we will learn why an assessment might be recommended, the best time to assess, what the tests entail and what the results can tell us. Post-assessment recommendations and interventions in order to support a child’s specific needs will also be explored, as well as the specific roles the assessor, parents, school and most importantly, the child, will play during the entire process.

Giving Birth  – How and Where: A Guided Tour.
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, Â and what happens when you take your little one home. 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.
Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting November 14th.
Maximum 6 couples.
Please send emails to info@belliesabroad.com

Giving Birth  – How and Where: A Guided Tour.
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, Â and what happens when you take your little one home. 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.
Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting November 14th.
Maximum 6 couples.
Please send emails to info@belliesabroad.com

Presentation by Emanuela Quagliata, Psy.D. – Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist on Friday December the 14th 10.30-12 am or 5-6.30 pm.
Being a parent or carer can be stressful, especially when the 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 with some understanding and guidance about child development. Topics covered will include: the development of verbal language, play and self-esteem; sudden regression, signs of isolation or autistic withdrawal; relationship problems inside and outside the family,
peers and siblings, adolescent development and the long-term effects of early experience.

Giving Birth  – How and Where: A Guided Tour.
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, Â and what happens when you take your little one home. 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.
Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting November 14th.
Maximum 6 couples.
Please send emails to info@belliesabroad.com