Bright Heart Birth Blog

New Breastfeeding Support and Education Meeting

La Leche League has announced that they will be resuming monthly meetings, beginning on January 8, 2018! When: The 2nd Monday of each month. 10-11am Where: 580 West 5th Street, 3rd floor, conference room B (Northern Nevada HOPES), Reno.  Parking: Available in the St. Mary's parking lot on West 5th St and Bell St. Providing free meetings led by volunteer Leader who are experienced with breastfeeding and are accredited by La Leche League International. Offering free support between

“The Afterglow” Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Support Group

Are looking for a little extra support in your 4th trimester? "The Afterglow" Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Support Group will begin again January 11th from 10-11:30 am and meet every Thursday for six weeks. Covering topics related to coping tools, self-care, what to expect, questions to ask your provider when considering medication, communicating with your partner and attachment with your baby, as well providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to process with each other.

St. Mary's Women's Health Office Closure: What To Do Next

You may have heard the rumor, and it is true. The St. Mary's Women's Health Practice is closing October 13th, 2017. We are mourning the loss of this practice and are sure some of you will be too. We can't even begin to imagine the confusion and stress some of you might be feeling when something as important as the care you will receive for the birth of your child is so uncertain. Some of you will be so close to your estimated due date that you will not have very much time to figure it