BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Toledo Library X-WR-CALNAME:Toledo Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5a25e518-62bc-43ad-b165-685deadec42e SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260716T110401Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T123000 SUMMARY:Childbirth Preparation Class with Solace Health and Wellness LOCATION:Mott\nMott X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mott;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-T ITLE=Mott:geo:41.653831,-83.567814 GEO:41.653831;-83.567814 DESCRIPTION:This monthly class will cover a rotating series of topics desi gned to help expectant individuals prepare for childbirth and new motherho od. .\nhttps://toledo.libnet.info/event/12396117 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Classes will rotate between topics\, and p articipants are encouraged to attend multiple times in the three-month top ic rotation as they progress toward birth. Community doulas will be on han d to connect with participants for more individualized needs. This class i s offered free of charge for all. No insurance is requested or required to take part. It is recommended that pregnant individuals bring a su pport person along with them. Support people do not need to register.

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Topics to be covered in this session:
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Session 1: Understanding Your Body and Birth Process
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Anatomy of Pregnancy and Birth
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Phases of L abor: Holistic and Clinical Perspectives
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Shared Decision-Making and Informed Consent
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Map Your Birth Preferences exercise
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Additional Sessions:
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Session 2: Comfort Measures \, Advocacy\, and Intervention \;- November 22\, 2025
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Ses sion 3: Postpartum\, Feeding\, and Newborn Care \;- Decem ber 27\, 2025
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About Solace Health and Wellness
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Solace Health and Wellness is a sexual and reproductive hea lth\, wellness\, and justice space. With a focus on education\, advocacy\, and outreach we utilize a Reproductive Justice Framework to guide our wor k.
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Although reproductive injustices towards minority women\, and e specially Black women\, date back to the founding of our country and to sl avery\, the Reproductive Justice Framework was developed in in the 1990s b y a group of women\, collectively known as Sister Song\, that was based in Atlanta\, Georgia. This group o f women claimed that by joining together in this movement\, they could bet ter &ldquo\;do collectively what we cannot do individually&rdquo\;. We hon or the work that these women have done and continue to do to move the need le of reproductive justice forward.
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Our vision is a world free fro m health disparities and inequities for all medically vulnerable populatio ns.
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This class is sponsored by UT Health.
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UT Health is a university-affiliated clinical enterprise that i nfuses teaching\, research and care to provide an expert and compassionate patient experience.
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Since 1964\, UT Health has offered the highes t level of healthcare to our northwest Ohio community. Established as a te aching hospital to train the future physicians and medical professionals o f the greater Toledo community\, we remain dedicated to providing advanced care and healing in a patient-centered environment.
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We take a com prehensive approach to care to help our patients live their best lives. Ma king better days happen. We&rsquo\;re UT Health. The Power To Do.
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Sensory Considerations: Mix of artificial and natural lig hting\, screens will be used to convey information\, instructor will not u se voice amplifier unless requested
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Accessibility Details: located on first floor\, no stairs required\, automatic front do ors\, family bathroom available\, low pile carpet
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