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Pennsylvania Resource Thread

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ICAN of Southeastern PA

next meeting August 14th at 10am at Ohm Chiropractic in Media, PA

come and share your birth story!
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Breastfeeding Support Group

Well Born Baby *Free* Breastfeeding Support Group led by a IBCLC

Every Tuesday 10:30am-12pm

@ Nurture, 19 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore PA

Free!
Pregnant Moms welcome!
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FREE Gluten free event


Hosted By: Gluten Free FOODS ROCK

When: August 21st, 2010

Time: 2:00 PM

Where: 15 Woodside Ave, West Lawn, PA 19608

(West Lawn, United Methodist Church)

www.glutenfreefoodsrock.com
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No Vaccine Pediatrician?

Hi Everyone,

I'm a brand new mom who just moved to central PA and I'm having trouble finding a pediatrician who does not require vaccines in the area. Does anyone know of someone?

Any help or guidance would be greatly apprecaited!

Thank you!
Cohen's Mom
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Vaccine Free Ped

Cohen's Mom: Not sure where you are at in Central PA, but I take my little guy to our family doctor, Dr. Jumper's in Boiling Springs. I think the practice is called Boiling Springs Family Medicine. He really listens to what you want. My son has received some vaccines, but he's been ok with me skipping certain ones. Hope that helps!

Oh and if you find a homeopathic/holistic doctor around here, let me know!
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ICAN of Southeastern Pennsylvania - Hospital Vbac Roundtable

Join us for our next ICAN of SePa Chapter meeting!

When: Saturday September 18, 2010.
Topic: Hospital Vbac IS Possible!?
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Place: Ohm Chiropractic, Media PA.

Come hear a panel of speakers: An OB, a CPM, and a Doula/Vbac mom talk about the ins and outs of a succesful Vbac in a hospital setting.

Event is free and open to the public!
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Cohen's Mom,
I am in the same boat as you regarding a pediatrician who is willing to not vaccinate. I have been asked to leave our current pediatrician and was removed as a client. Have you had any luck finding one? Are you against all vaccines or are you just avoiding some of them. I know there are several places that will let you be selective but I cannot find a single pediatrician or doctor that will see us unless we agree to vaccinate. Let me know if you have had any luck in finding one.
Sarah
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Breastfeeding Support Group for Lebanon, PA

Introducing a new breastfeeding support group in Lebanon County!

Meets EVERY WEDNESDAY 9:30 - 11 am
615 Cumberland St
Lebanon PA 17042

Offered by Lebanon Family Health Services and held in the WIC office.
Open to ALL expecting and experienced mothers, do not have to be a WIC participant to attend. Nursing babies and toddlers are welcome.

Come and join the conversation!
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Developmental Pediatrician

We just had the pleasure of going to CHOP's developmental pediatrician group. We were seen by a fellow - Dr. Koshy - who was absolutely amazing (especially compared to our last DP). He went so far as to get on the floor to play with our son, took him out into the hallway to let him run and play ball. Our first visit was 2 hours long.

DP's have a reputation of having these huge waiting lists. Right now CHOP's wait list is about 4-6 months (vs. over a year for most). We were seen in their 3550 Market Street location and they are arranging for f/u to be done at their Voorhees office. If you are outside of Philly, they have offices all over the place so you may be able to be seen initially at the main office and then arrange for f/u at your local office.

Here's their site http://www.chop.edu/service/behavior...nter/home.html - we went through the ADHD group as that is one of our son's diagnosis. Oh, and I loved that they didn't try to push meds on my 5 year old.
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Birth Stories Event - Montgomery County, PA - OCT. 16 1-4

If anyone locally is up for attending a Birth Stories event on Sat. Oct. 16 at 1 pm in Pottstown, please send me a private message and I'll provide you with further details and address. Should be a fun event for anyone whether you want to share or just listen.