Bumps and Beyond is a maternity, motherhood and family expo with FREE admission! This event is designed for all moms in any stage in motherhood. Bring along your family as we will have many kid oriented activities as well! At Bumps and Beyond, you will find educational classes and seminars going on every 20-30 mins ranging from happy kids yoga, how to prep your body for birth, breastfeeding, overcoming the baby blues mental health, finding the power of mom brain, sleep safe class, transitioning from bottles to solids, 4th trimester, newborn care class and a child developmental class. Shop around the building for your next baby shower gift, a present for baby, kids or yourself! Make sure to check out the highly discounted services that can only be found at bumps and beyond including 2D/3D/5D ultrasound, maternity photos, family photos, free assessments and more. Everyone of our vendors will have some type of guest interaction whether it be raffles, giveaways, samples, games and more! Your kids will love our kid zone area with carnival games and prizes, sand art, candy art, balloon art face painting and selfie station! Make sure to come on an empty stomach, as we will have multiple food and dessert trucks! Bumps and beyond is well known for a reason! This is an expo you will not want to miss!
LOCATION
Farragut Community Center - Assembly Hall
239 Jamestowne Blvd #201, Farragut, TN 37934
June 22nd 2024
DATE
TIME
10am-3pm
Meet Your Guest Speakers
All classes and seminars are FREE to the public and will be held in the Farragut community center class room. There will be a different speaker/instructor and topic every 30 minutes. Each classroom holds up to 30 people. It will be first come, first serve for each class
Alleviating Stress & Preparing for Your Best Birth
Taught by Dr. Danielle Wright
Business: Eden Family Chiropractic
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 10:00 am
Guests going to this class can enter the building 10 minutes early for this class
As mother & baby's nervous systems are intimately connected, how can we prepare for a calm & peaceful pregnancy and package against a difficult & complicated birth? We will cover: -Simple actionable steps to decrease unnecessary stressors during one of the most stressful & important seasons of life -Webster's Technique: addressing malpositions -Creating confidence in seeing birth from a different perspective and knowing you can, your own way.
Happy Kids Yoga
Taught by Shelby Nutting
Business: Class with Shelby
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 10:30 am
Kids are so overloaded these days. Some do not have proper time to decompress and analyze their feelings, or know how. This is where we start to see them struggle emotionally and academically. Happy Kids Yoga is very different than adult yoga. There are lots of games and songs, fun yoga poses and then we end with what I call “happy thoughts” guided meditation and breathing exercises. Everything they experience and learn during yoga class they can then apply to everyday situation. Parents are highly encouraged to participate and all you really need is a towel, grass mat or yoga mat.
Smooth Transitions: "Introducing Solids to Your Baby"
Taught by Catherine Quintero, M.A., CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Business: Lactation and Pediatric Oral Dysfunction Consultants
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 11:00 am
Join us for a dynamic 20-minute class where we delve into the exciting journey of transitioning your baby from breast or bottle feeding to exploring the world of solid foods. Led by a dual practitioner in Speech Language Pathology and Lactation Consultation, this informative session is designed to empower parents with essential knowledge and practical tips to make this transition a smooth and enjoyable experience for both you and your little one. In this engaging class, we'll cover the following key topics: -Understanding readiness cues: Learn how to recognize the signs that your baby is ready to start eating solid foods, including developmental milestones and physical indicators. -Choosing the right first foods: Discover the best foods to introduce to your baby's diet and age-appropriate textures. -Introduction techniques: Gain insights into various feeding methods and techniques, such as spoon-feeding, baby-led weaning, and combination feeding, to find what works best for your baby's preferences and developmental stage. -Overcoming common challenges: Explore strategies to tackle common hurdles like food refusal, gagging, and allergies, ensuring a positive and stress-free feeding experience for both you and your baby. We'll also discuss when to seek help. -Building healthy eating habits: Learn how to foster a healthy relationship with food from the start, setting the foundation for lifelong nutritious eating habits. Q&A session: Bring your questions and concerns to our expert! If you'd like to submit your questions anonymously, please feel free to submit them to https://forms.gle/VW5ADUxhg1DZbQw87 into your browser.
Safe Infant Sleep: Preventing Sleep-Related Accidents
Taught by Alex Bowerman
Business: Derrick Stone Sleep Safe
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 11:30 am
I will go over the risks of an unsafe sleep environment and how to eliminate them to decrease accidental infant loss
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From Frazzled to Focused: Finding
the Power of Mom Brain
Taught by Megan King
Business: Focus like a mother
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 12:00 pm
Join Megan from Focus Like A Mother to find a moment of calm in the beautiful chaos of motherhood. In 20 minutes, we will learn about how your brain changes during each pregnancy, why these changes are a mother's secret superpowers, that you're not alone in this journey, what working with a focus coach is like, and some simple strategies to pause and overcome the frustration and overwhelm that comes with motherhood.
Breastfeeding Class
Taught by Melanie Kondrat
Business: Dragonfly lactation
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 12:30 pm
Dragonfly Lactation presents the fundamentals of a full milk supply. In this 20 minute segment we will focus on realistic expectations surrounding the days immediately following birth. Get pointers and set goals for your breastfeeding journey!
From Birth to Balance: 4th Trimester Chiropractic Care for Momma and Babies
Taught by Dr. Bridgette Orr
Business: Freedom Chiropractic
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 1:00 pm
Postpartum is a transformative period for both mothers and babies, marked by significant physical and emotional changes. As mothers navigate the joys and challenges of early motherhood, their bodies undergo a remarkable journey of recovery and adaptation. Similarly, newborns experience their own adjustments as they transition to life outside the womb. In this seminar, we delve into the essential role of chiropractic care in promoting optimal postpartum health for both mothers and babies. Our expert speakers will explore the unique needs and challenges faced by postpartum women and infants, offering insights into the benefits of chiropractic interventions in this critical phase of life.
Taught by Kindal Akers, LPC-MHSP
Business: Legacy Counseling
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 1:30 pm
How to Know If It's More Than Baby Blues
This class is designed for pregnant and postpartum women and their supporters to help them differentiate between the normal emotional fluctuations of the "baby blues" and more serious postpartum mental health concerns. We'll discuss common symptoms, and participants will learn when to seek professional support and how to access resources tailored to their needs.
Understanding Secure Attachment: How to Form a Healthy Bond With Your Child
Taught by Dallas Broach, M.S, Child & Family Studies
Business: The Parenting Cyclebreakers
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 2:00 pm
Did you know that creating an emotionally safe bond with your child during their first 18 months of life (and beyond) can affect how they operate throughout the rest of their life? It affects their social and emotional wellbeing, confidence, and how they relate to the important relationships in their lives. I believe that Attachment awareness is a key component to breaking generational cycles, and I’m so excited to share it with you. In this class, I’ll help you understand how Attachment works and I’ll share with you some steps to build the healthiest relationship possible with your child, and in the process, take some pressure off of you. (Hint: You don’t have to do it perfectly 😁)
Newborn Care Class
Taught by Morgan Sewell
Business: Moms on call
*FREE CLASS*
Time: 2:30 pm
We know how overwhelming those first few weeks after bringing baby home can be. If you are wondering what life will look like, and what to expect, join Morgan Sewell, Nurse, Mom and Premier Moms on Call Consultant for a seminar and look into those first few weeks at home with baby! She will address all of your questions about newborn life, postpartum reality and expectations, feeding (breastmilk/formula & bottle recommendations), swaddling (why it’s important, while teaching the Moms on Calls special swaddling technique) , curating that safe sleep environment to set you up for success, including routines and practicing the pause at your comfort, and so much more, like what to pack in your hospital bag from an L&D Nurse an mom of two!
Featured Vendors
Itty Bitty Ultrasounds
Itty Bitty Ultrasounds is a brand new 3D/4D/5D ultrasound studio that opened in Fall of 2023. Our business provides you with certified and registered ultrasound sonographers that will scan your little one with excellent quality 2D, 3D, 4D and HD/5D Live ultrasound imaging. We will be doing ANY KIND OF SCAN (10 min) including 2D,3D,4D,5D ultrasound scan at the expo for only $50 per person. You will only find this deal at our Bumps and Beyond expo! Limited spots are available! Book your ultrasound now!
Class with Shelby
Hello! I’m Shelby the instructor behind, Class with Shelby.I am a certified yoga instructor with individual certifications for prenatal yoga and children’s yoga. I am also a black belt in karate and have been practicing martial arts since 2000. Class with Shelby offers unique classes like, Calm+Strong a women’s self defense class or , Happy Kid’s Yoga and private yoga sessions for women during any chapter in their life. It is my intention to help women and children, not only physically but emotionally and mentally as well. And I hope, when someone comes to one of my classes, they feel like they are hanging out with their friend and not just an instructor.
Just Another Mom Photography
Our award winning photographer will be here providing the best quality images and services! Tracy will include a mini photoshoot for our guests, where they can pick out a dress from a wide selection and stand in front a beautiful backdrop to take professional pictures. Guests will receive ONE free edited image within 2-3 weeks of the expo date.
Love and Light Acupuncture
Kristina Brindley L.Ac. is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist who started Love and Light Acupuncture in Knoxville, Tennessee to provide a more holistic approach to health and wellness. Love and Light Acupuncture is dedicated to spreading the truth about the health benefits of Eastern Medicine while offering a compassionate and trustworthy place to start the healing process. Kristina provides acupuncture sessions and restorative services for pregnant and postpartum women throughout their journey into motherhood. Kristina will have a raffle at her table for a FREE acupuncture session, she will also offer a free consultation with application of ear seeds. She will also be selling eye pillows with crystals for headaches, stress relief, and sleep, and epsom salts with essential oils.
Belle Therapy & Wellness - Pelvic Floor Therapist
At Belle Therapy + Wellness we believe in treating you as a whole person. Our specialty is women's health, and this includes pelvic floor rehabilitation. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help many problems such as pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia (painful intercourse), urinary incontinence, muscle dysfunction or pain of the pelvic floor, hip, pelvis or spine. Belle Therapy + Wellness offers in office and mobile treatment options. This means that you can have the convenience of therapy treatments brought right into the comfort of your home! Pelvic floor physical therapy intervention is so much more than just “kegels”, and we want to help you live a life free of pain so you can get back to enjoying your life!
Nurture and Nectar
Nurture & Nectar is a small business brand created by a RN, IBCLC in Knoxville, Tennessee. Lactation/breastfeeding products for moms & professionals. Kylie is a RN, IBCLC. She has worked in pediatrics/NICU/postpartum for many years before she became a lactation consultant. Kylie will include a raffle at her table. She will also be selling nipple shields, lactation belly beads, t-shirts, onesies, and more!
Mom's Connection Doula Services
Birth doula services offered in the greater Knoxville area. Karen is the only birth doula credentialed with Tricare Insurance in East TN. At her table, you will find a raffle to enter to win a baby gift bundle!
Alex Gardner, Baby-Mother Nutrition
Alex is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Lactation Consultant specializing in fertility, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition. She helps mamas nourish their bodies so they can conceive, grow, and deliver a healthy little one without feeling overwhelmed. She also provides hormone and food sensitivity for patients who need it. Whether you are struggling with a nutrient deficiency, gestational diabetes, hormone imbalances, or just wanting to know how to better nourish your body without second guessing yourself, Alex is the dietitian for you! Alex will include a raffle for a free 30 minute session and two premade meal plans.
Freedom Chiropractic
Our mission is to provide personalized chiropractic care to moms, kids, and families so they can heal from within and find freedom in their health. As nervous system centered experts, we proudly serve Knoxville and provide care for all stages of life. We strive to create a safe, welcoming place of belonging where you feel heard and empowered to live an authentic, hope-filled, and free life.
At this event, we will do quick nervous system scans with our state of the art technology to assess how your nervous system is functioning. We will also offer a discounted rate for anyone who attends Bumps and Beyond!
Healing Hands Spa
At Healing Hands Spa, we believe in the power of touch to heal, nurture, and restore balance to the mind, body, and spirit.
We are dedicated to delivering exceptional services and personalized care. Whether you’re seeking a soothing massage, a revitalizing facial, or a complete body treatment, we offer a wide selection of therapies to cater to your specific needs. We will be selling our candles at the Bumps and Beyond Expo.
Lactation and Pediatric Oral Dysfunction Consultants
Lactation and Pediatric Oral Dysfunction Consultants, LLC offers a unique blend of expertise in both lactation consultation and speech pathology and is dedicated to supporting families in nurturing their little ones from the very start. Our ultimate goal is to foster healthy growth and development in children while equipping parents with the tools and confidence they need to support their child's unique needs. Services include prenatal consultations, postpartum consultations, weight checks/follow ups, breast pump consultations, feeding and swallow evaluations conducted by dual specialty SLP/IBCLC, and follow up therapeutic intervention. At the expo we will be giving away free samples of hydrogel pads and nipple creams with a Haakaa Colostrum collector kit raffle prize.
West Knox Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
We are an integrative healthcare clinic with an emphasis on Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, specialties include Women’s Health, Fertility, & Pregnancy. Our business will be doing a special raffle giveaway at the expo!
Legacy Counseling
Kindal Akers, LPC-MHSP works with clients facing perinatal mental health issues, complex trauma, single-incident trauma, depression, and anxiety. She has had basic and advanced training from Postpartum Support International. She is a mom of 2 children, and feels passionate about supporting postpartum families and individuals. Kindal can help individuals process the challenges of parenting, past abuse and neglect, prior traumatic births, develop a plan for postpartum health & wellbeing, and educate families about warning signs of perinatal mental health issues. She has served clients with depression, anxiety, and trauma histories since 2007. She is skilled in helping clients process past traumatic events and manage anxiety and depression using attachment-based and Internal Family Systems-informed EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, Sensorimotor Arousal and Regulation Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and drawing from the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and other somatic-based approaches. For the past 8 years, Kindal has also supported parents and children with attachment challenges. Kindal can integrate Christian faith with the therapeutic process, if requested by the client."At the bumps and beyond expo, we will offer a plethora of fidget toys & pens for guests to take.
Focus Like A Mother
Did you know that the brain changes during pregnancy and postpartum? Our brains upgrade to handle everything we do as parents! Megan partners with and holds space for parents as they journey from brain fog and frustration to clarity and accomplishment. She empowers mothers to think clearly again through individual and group coaching, courses, workshops, and other resources. Make sure to stop by Megan's table at our expo, leave your worries with her, take a strategy for managing stress, and enter a raffle for a prize.
Eden Family Chiropractic
Family chiropractic with a specialty in prenatal, perinatal, and pediatric care. At the expo we will be offering a complimentary health assessment for all guests. You can also find a raffle at our table!
Dragonfly Lactation
Melanie Kondrat is a International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She provides support both prenatally and postpartum to breastfeeding and bottle-feeding families. She can help with topics ranging from milk supply concerns, back to work, pumping, slow weight gain, oral function, weaning, and bottle feeding. Her true passion in life is helping Mamas feed their babies. Melanie plans on doing a a baby supply raffle!
Moms On Call
Moms on call is a nurse lead parenting consulting, birth-4 years. Feeding routines, feeding assistance, basic baby care, sleep training, transition to solids. toddler routines, potty training, and much more! At the expo we will be selling our well known mom on call books, swaddle blankets, and sound machines. We will be doing a few raffles at our table including giving away a book set and swaddle. Our second raffle will include a free consult.
Knox360events
Knox360events is a premier destination for photo booth rentals and balloon garland services in Knoxville, Tennessee! We will be sponsoring the Bumps and Beyond Expo with our FREE selfie station! Make sure to check it out!
Family Dough
We are a local food trailer in Knoxville serving delicious mini donuts. Some of our famous flavors include cherry cheesecake, chocolate espresso, banana pudding, cookie crumble and more! Book us for your next wedding, corporate event, school or church function, showers, birthday, tailgate, food market.
Young Living Essential Oils and Wellness
Cathy Raleigh RN, IBCLC
We are the gatekeepers of our homes.
I love helping families find safer alternatives to health and household wellness.
Lots of oil sampling available. Raffle prize of a beautiful basket of goodies. Valued >$100.
Selling :
•Make & take roller bottles specific to your needs.
•My signature- Boob Rejuve hand made nipple cream.
Stop by and we can talk oils, gut health, non-toxic, natural remedies (for nausea, headaches, etc), Breastfeeding.
Carnival Party Land
We offer Commercial Carnival Games with Exciting Prizes, Sand Art Booth with boards, bottles and necklaces, Glitter Tattoos, and even Candy Art! Candy Art is powered candy that you can layer like a sand art, but you get to eat it! We strive to have games and activities for all ages to make fun easy! You will find all of these activities and more at the Bumps and Beyond Expo!
Derrick Stone Sleep Safe
Alex started Derrick Stone Safe Sleep as a tribute to her son that passed away due to an unsafe sleep environment. She has made it her goal in life to educate families about infant safe sleep and encourages moms to advocate for themselves and their children. Alex also offers fourth trimester support and education, as she is a trained newborn care specialist (NCS). With her history and experience, her passion truly shines for infants, their safety, along with their families.
Knox Drips
We are a completely mobile IV Vitamin Therapy company. We service greater Knoxville and some surrounding areas. We offer help with hydration and as well as nausea prenatally. We have an infusion designed specifically for expecting mamas. It is full of B vitamins to support healthy growth and development for baby. We will be offering this infusion as well as plain bags of fluids at the expo at a special discounted rate. Come by our booth and meet our Registered Nurses who administer and monitor infusion start to finish! "
Knox Aesthetics & Living Art Permanent Cosmetics
Knox Aesthetics provides services such as Botox, Xeomin, Fillers, HydraFacials, microneedling etc. I am the provider for Knox Aesthetics and I have been an aesthetician for 21 years. Living Art Permanent Cosmetics offers PMU services, lash extensions and plasma pen. I am the owner and provider of all Living Art services. I am a licensed tattoo artist. Both businesses are located inside of Knox Wellness, a historical house on Pike.
Med Piercing Center - pediatric ear piercing & permanent jewelry
Med Piercing Center is located in Oneida, TN. We are a medical piercing company that specializes in pediatric ear piercing. Each piercing is performed by a Registered Nurse using an FDA approved medical piercing device. While pediatric piercings are our specialty, we also do lobe and cartilage piercings, as well as nose piercings. All materials are FDA approved surgical titanium and surgical plastic. Our method of piercing eliminates the risk of blood borne pathogen transmission and allows for optimal healing at the piercing site. Our jewelry also eliminates the risk for developing a nickel allergy. Anyone can wear our earrings! We also offer permanent jewelry pieces to fit your style and your budget. Choose your chain, add a charm, get zapped, and you’re left with a high quality, long lasting piece of jewelry. Med Piercing Center will be offering these services at the Bumps & Beyond Expo.
Kids Central Pediatrics
Kids Central Pediatrics is a trusted provider of healthcare services for children. We have four conveniently located clinics in Oak Ridge, Knoxville, Lenoir City, and Maryville. Our clinics are staffed with experienced pediatricians and healthcare providers who are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. We understand that sometimes children may need medical attention outside of regular business hours. That is why we offer after-hours care at our Oak Ridge location. Patients can come to our clinic until 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and on Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. to make appointments more convenient for parents. Whether it is a minor illness or a more serious condition, our team is dedicated to providing quality care to our patients. We believe in taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to healthcare, and we work closely with parents to ensure that their children receive the best possible care. Kids Central Pediatrics, we strive to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for our patients and their families. We are committed to making a positive difference in children's lives and serving family's healthcare needs.
Party Elevators
At The Party Elevators, we believe that life's special events deserve to be elevated to new heights. Our services are designed to transform any event into extraordinary parties that enchant and captivate guests. Whether it's a birthday celebration, a baby shower, or a corporate event, we’ll create a magical ambiance that reflects your unique style and theme. From vibrant and colorful balloon installations to perfectly styled tables, our attention to detail ensures that every inch of the event will be transformed into a mesmerizing spectacle
Scruffy City Ring Shop
Scruffy City Ring Shop specializes in crafting bespoke rings, pendants, earrings and more that blend innovation with timeless beauty. Each piece demonstrates a passion for craftsmanship and dedication to creating jewelry that resonates with your unique story. From enchanting rings featuring wood and flowers to sentimental keepsakes incorporating loved ones’ ashes or breast milk, every design is a labor of love. Scruffy City Ring Shop prides itself on commitment to personalized service. Tate York, owner and craftsman, works closely with each client to bring their vision to life, offering made-to-order custom pieces that reflect your individual style and preferences. Discover the artistry of handmade jewelry at Scruffy City Ring Shop, where every creation is infused with creativity, craftsmanship, and a touch of Tennessee charm. Tate will be raffling a pair of earrings and a chance to win a free breastmilk pendant commission.
My Joyful Birth
Julia is a Knoxville doula who has been supporting women through pregnancy, infertility, loss, labor, birth, and postpartum for 8 years. This is such a unique time for families and can be difficult to navigate all of the emotions that come with it. Julia hopes to come alongside women as an emotional support during one of the most challenging seasons that we experience. She also teaches childbirth classes every quarter. She truly feels called to this job and is honored to walk with women and their families as they experience the transformation that a child brings. Her clients are more like friends and she would love to join you and your family on your journey! Julia will be doing a raffle for a mama gift basket. She will also be selling labor combs and treats!
Ash Jo Makes
Ash Jo Makes carries handmade gifts for babies and little ones. Everything is mama made by me (Ashley) in East Tennessee! I am a full time wife and homeschool mom, part time nurse and part time maker! Items including heirloom-quality crocheted snugglers, rattles, blankets and more will be available for purchase at the expo!
Lotus and Elm Doula (Labor & Postpartum)
With Lotus And Elm Doula Services you will find a couple of moms who have been in your shoes and who are committed to helping you through your prenatal care all the way to your postpartum days. As Christian moms who have a crunchy-esque approach to life we know it can be hard to find a balance in day to day life. That is where we come in, we can help with nutrition ideas, labor positions, postpartum herbs, and so much more. We can't wait to see you at the expo!
The Parenting Cyclebreakers
The Parenting Cyclebreakers is a parent education organization that provides social-emotional education and support to parents who are ready to break generational cycles and parent in a new and informed way. We only learn how to parent based on how we were parented or what we saw around us, and my goal is to provide the support and information necessary to do things a little differently! I believe that through your own personal growth, awareness, and emotional vulnerability as a parent, you can be the parent you've always wanted to be, and I'm here to support you on that journey. I provide one-on-one and group coaching for parents, and I also host educational workshops so that parents can learn while also connecting with a community of other parents. At the expo you will find a raffle at our table with the prize being a new mom package that includes both products and a few free one on one coaching sessions.
East Tennessee Birth Pool Rentals
This pool is not your average birth pool - it’s the pretty white one that has gone viral all over social media! The rental kit includes everything you would need including hoses and the liner. Even if your midwife already has one for you to use, this rental makes things convenient, so that you have it on hand and can use it during labor.
Mothers' Milk Bank
Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee is dedicated to providing safe, pasteurized donor human milk to the most vulnerable babies.
More featured vendors coming soon!
Food Trucks
Family Dough
Taco Mafia
Smiley Swirl Ice Cream