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Monday, 19 December 2011 12:01

New and Expectant Parents Guide

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Boutiques


Ada Kids
1888 Ogletree Road, Suite 160, Auburn. 334-887-7989. Baby, children and pre-teen clothing, accessory and gifts. Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm.


Kids Clothes Connection
www.kidsclothesconnection.com; 334-524-0606.Twice a year consignment sale (Spring and Fall) for the Auburn/Opelika area. Offering gently used clothing, shoes, baby gear, baby furniture, toys, books, household items, and more.


Cutie Pie
Hamilton Place Shopping Center, 2415 Moores Mill Road, Suite 210, Auburn. 334-826-1254. Kid’s clothing & shoes, maternity & monogramming, invitations & gifts, infants to pre-teen. Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm.


Fun & Fancy
3051 Frederick Road, Suite 3, Opelika. 334-745-2237. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 10:00am- 2:00pm. We can help you with gift, clothing & shoe needs from expectant mother to baby to child and beyond.


Ju Ju Beane Boutique
www.jujubeaneboutique.com; P.O. Box 2012, Opelika, AL 36803. 334-703-6960. Enjoy a bit of whimsy and fun with our specialty baby and children’s boutique! Offering clothing, baby gear, nursing products, diaper bags, baby bedding, nursery décor, toys, gifts and more.


Kiddie Closet
Children’s Consignment Boutique...The Finer Things in Children’s Wear...Downtown Opelika; 209 South 8th Street. 334-745-4497. An upscale children’s clothing consignment shop. Newborn up to 16. Now accepting high-quality toys, hard back books, DVDs, and baby gear and baby toys. Wednesday - Friday 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. and Saturday 10:00a.m - 3:00p.m.


Kidz World
1220 Fox Run Avenue, Opelika. USA Town Center. 334-705-8098. Huge selection of name brand children’s clothing and accessories, featuring Little Me, Bailey Boys, Rosalina, Duck Head and more. www.usatowncenter.com


Mom & Tots Consignment
221 South 8th Street, Downtown Opelika. 334-745-5400. Your everything maternity & children’s consignment store. Offering clothing size newborn to size 16, shoes, maternity, baby gear, books, toys and more. www.momandtotsconsignment.com


The Breastfeeding Boutique at the EAMC Women’s & Children’s Center
East Alabama Medical Center, 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. Offering the convenience of being able to purchase breastfeeding items such as pumps and replacement parts/accessories, bra pads, storage bags, and more. Please visit www.emac.org


Maternity


Belly Styles
www.bellystyles.com; Auburn. 334-750-7250. Features collegiate maternity shirts and baby gifts that will flatter both your glowing figure as well as that precious little figure growing inside! Whether you Roll with the Tide or Run with the Tigers, we have extremely comfortable and stylish tops. Baby gift baskets available.

Cutie Pie
Hamilton Place Shopping Center, 2415 Moores Mill Road, Suite 210, Auburn. 334-826-1254. Kid’s clothing & shoes, maternity & monogramming, , invitations & gifts, infants to pre-teen. Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm.


Due Date Maternity
1775 Opelika Rd, Suite 4, Opelika.
334-209-0094. Delivering the best in Maternity Fashion! Quality clothing at an affordable price.


Melon Bellies
3051 Frederick Road, Suite 3, Opelika (located inside Fun & Fancy). 334-524-5961. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , A specialty retailer of maternity clothing, as well as gifts & accessories for both the expectant mother and baby.


Prenatal Physicians

Auburn University Medical Clinic & Women’s Health
400 Lem Morrison Drive, Auburn. 334-844-5204 Professional services include routine gynecologic care, counseling and prescribing of birth control methods, morning after contraception, referral for pregnancy alternatives and diagnosis and treatment of STDs.


East Alabama Medical Center
Prenatal Clinic

2000 Waverly Parkway, Opelika. 334-528-5808. www.eamc.org/programsServices/PrenatalClinic; Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm; Friday 7:30-11:30am. Services include routine prenatal care, postpartum exams, contraceptive services, referrals and more. Small Wonders Program-To participate in the Small Wonders Maternity Care Program you must: Apply for Medicaid or be eligible to receive Medicaid, have been denied Medicaid and have no insurance, and live in one of the following counties: Barbour, Chambers, Lee, Macon, or Russell.


East Alabama Women’s Clinic
502 East Thomason Circle, Opelika.
334- 749-0390.


Gynecology & Wellness Center
2290 Moores Mill Road #200, Auburn. 334-502-9888.


Lee Obstetrics & Gynecology
2 locations: 121 North 20th Street, Opelika 334-737-0000 and 986 Drew Lane, Central Park Office Complex, Auburn. 334-821-3355.; www.leeobgyn.com. Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Fridays 8:00am-Noon. Services offered- Obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, ultrasound, bone density, and childbirth classes.

Women’s Hope Medical Clinic
820 Stage Road, Auburn. 334- 502-7000. www.womenshope.org; Monday-Friday : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. 24 Hour Hotline- 800-395-HELP. All services are free and confidential including- Pregnancy testing, STI testing & referral for men and women, limited ultrasound and prenatal care, education on all pregnancy options, education on sexual integrity & building healthy relationships, parenting education to earn FREE baby supplies, adoption education and referral, abortion recovery and support, emotional support, resource and referral network for medical care, housing, and other social services.


Pediatric Care


Auburn Pediatric Dentistry
841 North Dean Road, Auburn. 334-826-6651. www.auburnpediatricdentistry.com; Monday -Thursday 8:00am -5:00pm. Closed 12:00-1:00pm for lunch. We do preventative services including sealants and mouthguards. Restorative work including space maintainers.

East Alabama Pediatric Dentistry
742 North Dean Road, Auburn.
334-321-0780; www.gatorgrins.com;
Dentistry for children and teenagers.


Liles Pediatric Dentistry
2320 Moores Mill Road, Suite 250, Auburn. 334-887-0099.Offering dental services for children and adolescents. www.lilessmiles.com


Pediatric Associates of Auburn
411 B. Opelika Road, Auburn. 334-821-4766. www.auburnpediatricassociates.com; Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Saturday hours available by appointment. After hours on call emergency service -334-821-4766 or 334-737-2364. Services offered- prenatal consults, newborn care, routine physicals, immunizations, acute care, laceration treatment, hospital care, in house laboratory and more.


Auburn Pediatric and Adult Medicine, L.L.C.
861-A North Dean Road, Auburn.
334-887-8707. www.auburndoc.com. Monday- Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm, Friday 8:00am-3:00pm. Services offered- sick visits, newborn care, well child visits, immunizations, sports physicals and more.


Pediatric Clinic, L.L.C.
2 locations: 2401 Village Professional Drive, Opelika and 260 East Glenn Ave, Auburn. 334-749-8121. www.thepedsclinic.com; Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, After hour clinics available. Provide primary care health services for infants, children and adolescents.


Pediatric Dentistry Associates
121 North 20th Street, Suite 20c, Opelika. (334) 745-6443.


Parenting Programs

Alabama Dept of Public Health
All Kids Children’s Health Insurance
Program www.adph.org; 1-888-373-5437.
A low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19. Benefits include regular check-ups and immunizations, sick child doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse services, and much more. Women, Infants and Children (WIC), 1-888-942-4673, a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, women who had a baby within the last six months, infants, and children under the age of five. One must meet income requirements and have a nutritional risk that proper nutrition could help to improve. Plan First Family Planning for Women- 1-888-737-2083, Alabama’s Plan First Program is a family planning program for women ages 19 to 55. Family planning can help you and your family have a better life.


Opelika Parks and Recreation
Opelika Sportsplex, 1001 Andrews Road, Opelika. 334-705-5560.
Bump It Up Prenatal Fitness- A safe, effective fitness class for all stages of pregnancy. Prenatal Health Screening and Waiver forms are required prior to participation. $20/month for members, $40/month non-members.


Transformations Life Center
824 Avenue A, Opelika. 334-705-0071. Preparing For A New Sibling- Classes offered Spring 2012. For more information, call (334)705-0071.

East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC)
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika.
Visit the website at www.eamc.org.
Prepared Childbirth Class- 6 week program that helps parents-to-be prepare for the birth of their baby, both physically and emotionally. Discussions in pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, initial newborn care, and breastfeeding. Registration for this class should take place during the 6th month of pregnancy. To register, contact the Health Resource Center at (334)528-1260.
Breastfeeding Preparation- 2nd Saturday of each month; 10:00am-12:00noon; 3rd floor dayroom EAMC. FREE class for new mothers or pregnant women and their partners. The class includes information about breastfeeding, including techniques, storing milk, weaning, and helpful hints for working mothers.
Breastfeeding Support Group- Each Thursday, 12:00-2:00pm. 3rd floor dayroom EAMC; FREE group provides a comfortable place for breastfeeding mothers to share ideas as well as seek emotional support. Infant weight scale available.


The Parenting Assistance Line (PAL)
1-800-962-3030. http://www.pal.ua.edu/index2.php A collaborative service of the University of Alabama Child Development Resources and the Alabama Children’s Trust Fund. When callers call the toll-free number, a parenting resource specialist will answer the phone, listen to you, then offer helpful information and support .Parenting is tough! Call for FREE confidential help. Parent Resource Specialists are available from 8:00am-8:00pm Monday- Friday.


Women’s Hope-Parenting Education
820 Stage Road, Auburn. 334- 502-7000. www.womenshope.org; All classes are free, plus you can earn free baby items!
Earn While You Learn- offers individualized video lessons for expecting parents as well as families with children of all ages. Topics include baby’s development during pregnancy, SIDS, single parenting, discipline and emergency first aid.
Cradle Club -meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Parent Talk- lunch-time program for adults only. Free lunch is provided with each session, giving parents a chance to connect with other parents for fellowship and encouragement.
24/7 Dad- focuses on characteristics every father needs and covers the universal aspects of fatherhood. Dinner and gifts are provided for the participants.
Doctor Dad -teaches dads how to care for their child’s basic health and safety needs. Dinner and gifts will be provided.


Infant Classes & Play Groups


Opelika Parks and Recreation
Opelika Sportsplex, 1001 Andrews Road, Opelika. 334-705-5560.
Parent & Me Swim- Designed for parents interested in acquainting their young children to the water in a fun and safe environment.Teaches infants, toddlers, and preschoolers’ water adjustment, blowing bubbles, underwater exploration and many other skills. Ages 6 months-3 years. $45 per 8 class session.


Auburn Mommies
A fun playgroup for local moms and kids in the Auburn, Alabama area. We meet twice a month for play groups and have a Mommy’s Night Out once a month. Our group is focused on our children and making it a fun time for them, and developing great relationships! Our children range in ages from newborn to 4 years and all ages are welcome! All Mommies and Daddies are welcome too! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/auburnmommiesinalabama/


Auburn Moms & Tots
The purpose of this group is to provide stay-at-home moms and part-time-working moms with fun activities to entertain and socialize their tots... as well as have some adult interaction for themselves. We welcome tots of all ages! Activities include play dates, mom’s night outs, eatin’ meetin’, field trips, craft days, parties and more. To join in the fun, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.auburnmomsandtots.com.


Auburn Parks and Recreation
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, Auburn. 334-209-0171.
Mommy and Me Music Class- Come dance and sing with your child! This is a fun and interactive class for parents or caregivers and children. Class includes dancing, singing, playing instruments, and more. Based on research showing the benefits of music for brain development, this is part of The Music Class curriculum. For more information or class samples go to themusicclass.com. $85/child. $60/additional siblings.


Healthplus Fitness Center
1171 Gatewood Drive #101, Auburn. 334- 887-5666; www.healthplusfitness.com.

Infant Swimming Resource™ - a nationally recognized survival swimming program which teaches infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 6 years using the ISR Self-Rescue™ method. ISR also provides parents with drowning prevention resources.
Water Babies - Baby’s first swim lesson. American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents and children class; eight 30-minute sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration, and more. Children must be at least 6 months old to participate.


Kindermusik at AUMC
Auburn United Methodist Church,
137 South Gay Street, Auburn.
334-826-8800. www.aumc.net;
Kindermusik is the world’s leading music and movement program for children from birth to 7 years old. Offering all types of music , storytelling, movement, sign language and more. Ages newborn -7 years. •
 

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