Conceived by BOLD founder Karen Brody, a BOLD Red Tent is an opportunity for communities to find out about how local mothers are giving birth by hearing directly from mothers. It is also a healing “tent,” where mothers who have had a challenging birth can heal through the telling of their stories. Our Vashon Island BOLD Red Tent will be a safe, intimate space (a “tent”) where mothers can gather for a few hours to share their birth stories. Many BOLD Red Tents are videotaped with each mother’s permission. This BOLD video tape is then used to lobby three local leaders who can help improve maternity care conditions in the local area. For more information on Puget Sound area BOLD 2007 events, visit http://www.boldinseattle.com. Read a story about the Tacoma BOLD Red Tent at http://www.boldinseattle.com/bold-red-tents.html IMPORTANT NOTE: Please plan to arrive on time. Once greetings and introductions have taken place, the door will be locked. It is important that once women have begun to share their stories, there is no disruption. Thank you for observing this request.

The Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie - The Minglement
19529 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA 98070

Sunday, September 23, 2007 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PT)

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Pregnant in Puget Sound

Pregnant in Puget Sound is dedicated to providing educational resources and information around pregnancy and birth, including care options, for the childbearing women of the Puget Sound geographical region. Resources and information are provided through a variety of means online and at public events, especially via the arts.