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please use this address:Personal Childbirth Trainer, Inc.
Diane Ellen, RN
P.O. Box 272575
Boca Raton, Florida 33427
Call: 561.302.1919
Email: Diane@PersonalChildbirthTrainer.com or
NurseDianeEllen@aol.com
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NEW!
PCT SERVICE OFFERED!
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FIRST DAY HOME with BABY VISIT!
Anxious about bringing your baby home from the hospital??? If possible, would you like me to meet you at your home for those first couple of hours that you are home alone with the baby or maybe come visit the next day? Let me take away some stress and anxiety! DON'T WORRY! I'LL COME OVER! - Introductory special! $99 for 2-hour home visit! (Must live in Boca/ Delray/Boynton area. Additional charge will apply for those outside of this area. Offer expires: 7-31-09)
- Includes baby bath demo, review of diaper/ burping/feeding/nail/ swaddling/circumcision care/ car seat usage!
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Coming Soon!
Rent a Birthing Tub!
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LABOR IN WATER!
Rent a Birthing Tub!
 Laboring in water is ancient and yet new at the same time. The therapeutic properties of warm water immersion have been known for centuries. Laboring in a water tub may: - promote relaxation and comfort
- reduce pain and anxiety
- may shorten labor time
- increase sense of control for patient
Labor tubs are: - Soft, sturdy, comfortable
- Accomodates mother and a helpmate
- Uses disposable tub liner
Tub Rental includes:- When you are in labor at hospital, call us. We come and set up tub.
- When you are done using tub, call us. We come and disassemble and disinfect tub.
- For fees, call Diane Ellen. 561.302.1919
LIMITED NUMBER OF TUB RENTALS AVAILABLE EACH MONTH!
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Take an experienced LABOR & DELIVERY NURSE with you!
Anxious about going into the hospital or childbirth??? Let me guide you through labor!
Moms-to-Be: Using my 20+ years of nursing experience and education, let me help guide you and advocate for you! Let me help you try and have the kind of birthing experience that you desire! Natural? Birthing ball/birthing tub? Epidural? Scheduled C-Section? I provide emotional, physical, and informational support to you before, during, and after your baby's birth! You may always call/email me with any questions...forever!
Dads-to-Be:
Let me help relieve some of the anxiety and pressure that you may be experiencing! Great for the Dads that:- travel often during the pregnancy
- may not like "blood, body fluids or hospitals"
- would enjoy some breaks or rest during labor
- would like me to take care of the packing and shipping of th
 e umbilical cord stem cells
- would like me to take care of taking the pictures of baby's birth
- would like to possibly ENJOY THE BIRTH EXPERIENCE MORE!
Able to be of great assistance to either the VAGINAL or CESAREAN SECTION BIRTHS!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO ALONE! TAKE ME WITH YOU!
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*OCTOBER SPECIALS*
PRIVATE CHILDBIRTH CLASS
in your home now $99/hr for a 4-hour minimum!
PRIVATE INFANT CPR CLASS
in your home now $50 per person with a 4 person minimum!
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It's every parent's worst nightmare! WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? Great for Moms, Dads, older Siblings, Nanny, Grandparents, Housekeepers, Babysitters!
2009
October 14*, 21
November 11*, 22
December 9*, 19
Hours: Tues @6:30-8:30pm
Sat/Sun time TBA
Cost: $40 per person / $75 per couple. Includes CPR booklet. (*Class at Baby Love only $25 per person / $50 couple!) Private class available in your home for $99 per person or $50 per person with a 4 person minimum.
Location: TBA
~ No snacks served.
PRIVATE CLASSES in your home also available. Call for more details.
Limited Availability! Class is limited to 4 couples or 8 people. Class content is for "Friends & Family"/ no CPR card is issued. For details and to register you must call Diane @561.302.1919 Can take before the new baby is born or after the baby is born. Class information pertains to Newborn-1year of age.
No fees paid to the American Heart Association.
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~ Come LEARN while LAUGHING!
~ An "educational but fun class"!
~ Learn all you need to know in
just one class! Just one day!
~ "She has so many props"!
2009
October 17, 18, 25
November 7, 8, 29
December 12, 13
Hours: 8am-5pm.
Cost: $135 CASH for mom-to-be and (1)non-pregnant guest. Private childbirth class available in your home for $99/hr with a 4-hour minimum.
Everything you need to know in 1 class! Great review for 2nd timers or for planned cesarean section parents. Topics include Baby Basics & Introduction to Car Seat Safety. To help you take notes during the day, class fee includes one FREE 98-page PCT Childbirth Workshop workbook as well as a "Diane Ellen" pen! Class includes FREE misc. beverages (coffee/tea/cocoa/juice) and "unhealthy" snacks (doughnut holes, pretzels, animal crackers, cheese crackers).
Location: One weekend a month class is at Boca Raton Community Hospital in the auditorium in the education building opposite the maternity entrance (800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486). Single day class is at Women's Healthcare Associates (6853 SW 18th Street, Suite 301, Boca Raton, FL 33433).
Bring: Water to drink, healthy snacks, sweater/sweat shirt. Wear comfortable clothes so may try to sit on birthing balls. A 45-minute break is given for you to go out and get your desired food for lunch.
For details and to register you must call Diane @561.302.1919
Register early! Recommended to take class around 28-32 weeks of pregnancy. It's never too early to register!
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Car Seat Safety for Children mini-Workshop
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Bring your car seat to class with you! We'll take it out of the box, get to know the seat/base/latch system. Learn the difference between the infant, convertible, combination, and booster car seats!
2009
October n/a
November n/a
December 19
Hours: 9AM-12:30PM
Cost: $40 per person / $75 per couple.
Location: Boca Raton Community Hospital's auditorium in the education building opposite the maternity entrance. (800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, 33486)
Bring: Sweater/ sweat shirt, water, healthy snacks AND YOUR CAR SEAT!
For details and to register you must call Diane @561.302.1919
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Hospital Tours of Maternity Units
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I recommend taking a tour of each hospital where your doctor
or midwife has privileges to deliver your baby. Call each hospital and ask if they offer a tour of the maternity unit, when it is offered and do you need to reserve a spot. During the tour, take note of such factors as security and what kind, any free breastfeeding assistance if needed (Lactation Consultants), private rooms or possible shared rooms, friendly staff and overall appearance of unit. Which place did you like best? Take a tour of all places then you decide! Then go register!
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Toppel Family Place
800 Meadows Road
Boca Raton, FL 33486
561-95-Learn or 561-955-3276
Offered each Wednesday night at 6pm or each Saturday morning at 10am. No reservations required. Come to Maternity Lobby. Call for more information.
West Boca Medical Center
Birthcare Pavilion
21644 State Road 7
Boca Raton, FL 33428
1-877-22-Tenet or 1-877-228-3638
Offered Monday night at 5:30pm and Friday/Saturday mornings at 10am. Must call to reserve a place.
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
28155 South Seacrest Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Pre-registration is required for tour. Must call the Bethesda Baby Line at
561-369-2229 to reserve a place.
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October 2009
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Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the OCTOBER 2009 Diane Ellen Newsletter!
Ah...October! I do love this month. Yes, I am still waiting for the cool breeze and autumn leaves...that I am. The 100% wool clogs have not made it out of the closet just yet...but they are coming...I promise!
In the meantime, Halloween is coming! Some of the costumes I've seen for this year for babies are too cute.
Love the Lobster!!
But a Car Air Freshner??? That one just looks wrong!!!
And the only one crazier would be the Whoopie Cushion!  Poor babies! (hehe..)
Whatever happened to being a pumpkin, witch, cat or ghost? If anyone has a cute Halloween Costume picture of their baby/child and you want to share it, email it to me, and I will post the best one next month. (Put a "Diane Ellen" pen in their hand and would probably be a sure winner of the "Diane Ellen Pen" contest! hehe...)
Be safe! Don't eat too much candy! and Happy Halloween to all!
Diane
P.S. Keep in touch with me during the month on Facebook! Just "ask me to be your friend!" or Blog Me by going to http://nursedianeellen.blogspot.com
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SIDS---BAD EXAMPLES: New study shows advertisers depict UNSAFE sleep environments
A recent study was done to evaluate pictures in magazines widely read by women of childbearing age, for adherence to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for safe infant sleep practices.
The researchers
analyzed pictures of sleeping infants in articles and advertisements
found in 24 magazines circulated among 20 to 40-year old women. They
observed sleep positions, whether the baby was placed on its side or
stomach rather than on its back, as well as hazards in the sleeping
environment including soft bedding.
CONCLUSION:
More than 1/3 photos in women's magazines depict babies in unsafe sleep positions and that 2/3 of sleep environments depicted are also unsafe!
(PHOTO ABOVE IS EXAMPLE OF UNSAFE
SLEEP POSITION)
Messages in the media that are inconsistent with health care messages create confusion and misinformation about infant sleep safety and may lead inadvertently to unsafe practices.
(PHOTO ABOVE IS EXAMPLE OF SAFE
SLEEP POSITION)
A NOTE FROM ME:
Sometimes, when I teach my Childbirth Class, moms become upset with me. I try and teach them the recommended guidelines about SIDS. Very often they say they don't understand why they can't use the bumpers, sleep positioners, etc. that they see in the magazines and stores and that their friends use. Now I understand the problem. The health care people are teaching you one thing and the advertisers are showing you something else because they want you to buy their product!
If any of you have attended my Infant CPR Class, you know I have that problem there too. The video I use, which is an updated and reasonably good one, shows the baby in a crib with bumpers, mobiles, toys, etc. Usually you see me go nuts when that part of the video is shown.
So...what to do??? I guess we healthcare people will just keep trying to inform moms and dads of the safety guidelines in regards to SIDS from the American Academy of Pediatrics. I'll just keep dodging the invisible bullets during that portion of my childbirth class, and hopefully, one day, these manufacturers of unsafe baby products will wake up, feel guilty, and stop selling these misrepresented products to unsuspecting moms and dads!!!
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Laboring in Water came to Boca!
Last week, I had my first childbirth class student labor in one of the water tubs! She a ppeared to be much happier when in the tub as opposed to laying in the hospital bed. The nurses were very supportive of my student's wishes. That day, the nursing students from Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at FAU were there to observe and help me fill up the tub. The Boca Raton Community Hospital is 1 of 2 hospitals that I know of, in the Palm Beach/Broward County areas, that not only allows but encourages laboring women to labor in water!
I checked in on my student the next morning and wondered if after a good night's sleep she was still happy with her decision to go unmedicated/without the epidural and asked if she would do it all again.
Her answer??? ABSOLUTELY YES!
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Congratulations my* New Moms, Dads, Siblings, & Families!
09/15--Victoria & Dustin welcome their daughter
Arabella Sloan...7lbs. 4oz!
(pictured to right)
09/16--Luana & Wayne welcome their daughter
Tilly Dorothy...6lbs. 10oz!
09/26--Katie & Elling welcome their daughter Isabella Rose...6lbs. 8oz!
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Happy Birthday to my* October Babies!
(Lucky Mom Lori! All her favorite guys have birthdays in the same week! Brothers Nicholas 10/14, pictured on left, and Christopher 10/15, pictured on right, share birthday week with Dad Bobby 10/13. Happy Birthday Bobby D!)
10/03 Sky Lynn ~2
10/04 Alix Gia ~5
10/05 Jackson Banks ~1
10/06 Sophia Danielle ~4
10/06 Ava P. ~3
10/07 Julia Riley ~6
10/09 Spencer Brooks ~2
10/11 Spencer Ashton ~5
10/13 Jacob Andrew ~4
10/14 Nicholas Robert ~4
10/15 Christopher James ~2
10/20 Stella Claire ~ 4
10/21 Logan Alexander ~2
10/22 Chase Marshall ~2
10/28 Griffin Thomas ~5
10/29 Bella Nicole ~2
10/31 Trista ~6
10/31 Luke Alan ~3
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| *These children are those who's moms & dads I helped "Guide Through Labor"!
If any of "my" babies/children are having a baby next month and want their photo featured here...just have mom or dad email it to me!!!
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Congratulations! Let's Share Some Good News with One Another!
~ FROM A FORMER CHILDBIRTH CLASS STUDENT:
Diane,
I hope you are doing well. It is hard to believe that it has been almost a year since we sat in your class. Foster, our son, is ten and half months old with his birthday being October 24th.
We have some exciting news to report. We are expecting baby #2 in February and we just found out that Foster will have a little brother. The boys will be 15 months apart and Randi is already starting to feel outnumbered.
Whenever we get the chance, we recommend your class. Thanks, again, and all the best.
Kevin, Randi, and Foster (plus one in blue)
September 2009
Dear Kevin and Randi,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I am very excited for you! Please don't forget there is a page toward the back of your PCT Childbirth Workshop Workbook about "Siblings & the New Baby". Also, you can go either to www.DianeEllen.com and click on "Videos" or go to www.NewBaby.com and put my name in the search box and find me and my videos. There is a 2-minute clip on "Preparing Siblings for the New Baby".
And, without say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOSTER!!!
All the best and thanks for sharing the good news!!!
~Diane
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Testimonial!
~ FROM A FORMER CHILDBIRTH CLASS STUDENT
We took your class in July and found it very informative for first time parents (I'm the nurse that didn't say much). I'll be going in tomorrow night for an induction with Rachel and I'm glad I have your book to help me with things I need to bring and expectations throughout the whole labor process. We bought a ball after your class and I've found it very useful when I have back and hip aches.
Anyway, I just wanted to say "thanks" and keep up the good work!
~Cheyenne Compton 09-02-09
CONGRATULATIONS!
To Mom & Dad on Baby Girl... Lauren Isabelle (pictured above)! Thank you for taking the time to write your very kind email. I am so glad that you found my class so helpful and that you took your book to labor with you! I love the birthing ball too!
Again...congratulations and thanks for sharing the good news! She is beautiful! Look at those eyes! ~Diane
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Safety Commission, the Food & Drug Administration and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture as well as from NHTSA about child restraints (car seats)!
Click on either the SAFE KIDS or www.Recalls.Gov images below to sign up! It's FREE, FAST, and could SAVE THE LIFE OF SOMEONE YOU LOVE!
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It's quick! It's easy! Here's how:
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Photo Contest Winner
October 2009 ~
Where is your DIANE ELLEN PEN?
This month's winner is Allison Cabaniss!
Congratulations goes out to Allison and Will Cabaniss! They are expecting baby #2 in the springtime. What a happy moment. And, of course, a "Diane Ellen Pen" just happened to be there to partake in the celebration! I am so excited for you both and future Big Sister Annabelle! Can't wait to "guide you through labor" one more time!!! ~Diane
Enter your pen's picture to have the chance to win a free "shout out" to you or your business next month! Archive January '09 Newsletter for more details!  |
FYI! What's New?
Do you know of any...? Have you seen...?
Does anyone know of any...names of people that come to the house to do nails or massage?FYI! Great Service--- Personal Chef
www.SetTheTable.net/pcs.asp
"My wonderful husband ordered two weeks of personalized gourmet entrees for us after the birth of our first child. The food is delicious and at a great price, it was nice not to worry about cooking, cleaning, or grocery shopping when I got home from the hospital."---Victoria Eberts
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HOUSE FOR RENT: $1750 / 4BR in beautiful Nautica Sound, Boynton Beach, Florida. Just reduced! Guard gated community & in home security. A rated elementary and middle schools. Bedrooms 4-Bathrooms 2 full- sq. footage 1500. Parking 2 car garage & driveway. Cable, in home security, and association fee included. Tenant pays electric & water.
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER for hire: My housekeeper is looking to pick up some additional hours cleaning or babysitting. She has a lot of experience with both. Her name is LIGIA, and her number is 561-302-9615. I highly recommend her. (per Claire: paisley80@hotmail.com)
FOR SALE: Pottery Barn sleigh crib. Antique white, mattress included, good condition. Converts to toddler bed. You pick up. $250 obo. Call Claire: 561-395-3713
FOR SALE: (Please note, for below items, that my baby has never been sick. May meet at my home in East Boynton Beach or other Boca location. Call 954-661-6654. Please leave a message anytime. Thanks, Rhonda)
- Fisher Price "Nature's Touch" Cradle Swing. Front-to-back or side-to-side motion. Soft nest-like seat. Motorized mobile, 6 speeds/2 position recline. Battery powered. Ages Nbn-25lbs. Beige neutral color with some sage green. Orig $130- NOW $40.
- Never used Dr. Browns set of three wide mouth bottles-8oz. Orig $15- NOW $5.
- Sterilized Dr. Browns tall 8oz. bottles with travel caps. Orig $50- NOW $5.
- 3 packs of Dr. Browns nipples $2 each. Y-cut standard size, level 2 wide-mouth and level 3 wide-mouth.
- Various maternity clothes and books.
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(Not responsible for errors in typing description or prices)
BUYERS ---PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ABOVE LISTED ITEM or PERSON---CONTACT THE SELLER/ REFERENCE PERSON DIRECTLY!
SELLERS---PLEASE CONTACT ME! IF YOUR ITEM DOES NOT SELL and YOU WISH TO KEEP IT POSTED.
OTHERWISE...NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS. IF I DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU I WILL ASSUME YOU SOLD IT AND REMOVE LISTING FROM NEXT MONTH'S NEWSLETTER!
~Thank you
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About Us
Since 1989, Diane has been a Registered Nurse specializing in assisting women through childbirth. In 2003, she started her own company. As a Personal Childbirth Trainer, she has enjoyed educating and guiding couples through the birth process 224 times! In addition, she has helped 4 other nurses start their own businesses teaching the PCT Childbirth Workshop in Washington, D.C. and Florida! When she isn't working (when is this???) she can usually be found spinning at the gym, baking, or visiting a Starbucks-Dunkin Donuts!
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Do you know an OB NURSE or CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR who wants to start their own business? Do you know aDoctor, Midwife, or Hospital that wants to offer their patients a great childbirth class???
TEACH THE PCT CHILDBIRTH WORKSHOP!
Diane now offers other childbirth educators and maternity nurses the opportunity to own their own business of teaching the PCT Childbirth Workshop! Have a friend, family member, know another OB nurse/childbirth educator in another county/state? For more information about owning their own business have them visit www.PCTchildbirthWorkshop ! Know a doctor, midwife or hospital that wants to offer their patients a comprehensive great childbirth class? Have them visit the PCT Childbirth Workshop website!
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Give a gift of... Knowledge!
Support!
Reassurance!
Once-in-a lifetime memories!
*Birth Photography
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Childbirth
Infant CPR
Car Seat
Safety
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*Labor Tub Rentals
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Tired of shopping malls, big baby stores, & giving the same old baby gifts? Give something unique, amusing, educational, useful, and possibly life-saving! The perfect gift for ...BABY SHOWER!
A must for the WHOLE FAMILY, FRIEND, CO-WORKER, NEIGHBOR, NANNY, GRANDPARENT,
or BABYSITTER!
We accept cash, check, Visa/MC. Certificates will be gift wrapped and mailed to recipient. May be transferred but not refundable.
To purchase call:
561.302.1919
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LLOYD'S STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
2009
HOLIDAY
SPECIAL!
$199
Get a jump start on your holiday portraits! This special offer includes:
a mini session (30 minutes); a portrait pack with 1-8x10, 2-5x7, and 8 wallets PLUS 24 holiday cards! |
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Also take advantage of the 20% discount
on canvas wall portraits
Located in BOCA RATON, FL
233 South Federal Hwy, Suite #102Boca Raton, FL 33432www.LloydsStudio.com Offer Expires: 10/31/09 CALL TODAY TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT!
561.391.8399
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MAMMA MIA'S TRATTORIA &
Brick Oven Pizzeria
OCTOBER SPECIAL ~
Mention this ad when ordering and
receive a FREE APPETIZER !
Tell "JOEY" that Diane Ellen sent you ;^ )
Dine In! Take out! Catering!
Located in LAKE WORTH, FL
8855 Hypoluxo Road (NE corner of Hypoluxo and Lyons Road) in the Towns Commons Publix Plaza
www.MammaMiasTrattoria.com
Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm; Sunday 12noon-10pm.
For reservations and information call:
561.963.9565
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ne of the most anticipated, unforgettable, and memorable moments in your life! Let me be the one to capture this once-in-a-lifetime experience with photos and video!
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