“…I stood attempting a yoga pose, and I heard Georg’ann say, “She’s in love.” I looked up through my postpartum fog to realize that she was talking about my daughter’s love for me. I looked down to see my daughter looking up at me and again wondered what I would do without BABS.” -Lera W (read more)
“I am so grateful to have had someplace to go where my feelings and fears were taken seriously and where my struggles became a shared burden. For me, the presence of BABS was paramount in keeping my family healthy. This time, instead of counting my baby’s early months in isolated anguish, I was able to count them in milky midnight snuggles, nuzzling heads, and the wonder of napping between two beautiful children…what an amazing gift.” -Anonymous
“The people I’ve met through BABS have been an incredible part of my family’s life. For a long time, my gratitude has revolved around the unconditional breastfeeding support Georg’ann and Ann Marie gave me after my first child was born. But just as impressive is the unwavering support and understanding from everyone at BABS throughout two pregnancies, births, and beyond. Even though both of my pregnancies and births were low risk, I of course had worries, fears, and pains. I could share them all – no matter how little – with the people at BABS and not feel patronized or ignored or paranoid. They always could give me support, advice, and empathy.” -Amy G
“I would not have had the same experience of being pregnant or birth without BABS. I was a great advocate for myself because I knew what was happening. I DEFINTELY would have given up breastfeeding if it hadn’t been for BABS. I have done most everything different than my parents and sisters, and it was crucial that I had people to help me blaze a new path.” -Amy M
“BABS had a huge impact on my preparation for childbirth and helped me to have the empowering, positive birth experience I had. I can’t say strongly enough how important the information and discussion was, in a hundred small and large ways.” -Denise B
“When my healthy pregnancy turned complicated during the final six weeks, I felt all my goals going out the window as I dealt with bed-rest, monitors, and needles. Despite all the doctor and nurse predictions, and with more medical intervention than I had planned, I had a successful vaginal birth four weeks early. The support from the women at BABS kept me calm, prepared, and determined. I cherish these women so much that BABS was the first place my husband and I went when we left the hospital with our new baby boy.” -Melissa G
“The smartest thing we did while pregnant with our first child was to take the childbirth class at BABS. Aside from the very valuable education, we also met a wonderful circle of friends who have become so important to us as a family. I literally stop pregnant women on the street to see if they know about BABS! We have such a unique and valuable resource in this community and I want to make sure everyone who can take advantage of it, does.”- Mandy S
