Have you been trying to get pregnant? Have you considered alternative methods to enhance your pregnancy possibilities? Are you interested in learning different ways to support and help you as you go through this process? If so, then come to the Red Tent Fertility Wellness Workshop! June 18th, 2011 9:45am-3:00pm Om Factory Yoga Studio You [...]
Category Archives: Pregnancy
Join Me At Mommybites!
May 9, 2011 – 7:15 AM
Join me as Babybites invites city moms (and dads and even grandparents!) to their annual Mommybites Summit: The Ultimate Moms Night Out, happening May 19 at the Columbia Faculty House. It’s an evening to meet other parents; enjoy wine and snacks; check out a variety of cool kids’ products and services; and hear from notable [...]
The “Right” Prenatal Nutrition
April 27, 2011 – 9:11 AM
Prenatal Nutrition: What Is Right? Healthy diets vary as greatly as the individuals who employ them. From Vegans to Carnivores, the food we eat is a reflection of who we are, what we believe, and the health of our system. Celebrity news of late has all eyes on Nathalie Portman, who has recently “come out” [...]
Upcoming Prenatal Expo
March 21, 2011 – 10:25 AM
If you or someone you know is expecting, this event is not to be missed. The Pregnant New Yorker is an online resource for Manhattan women and families to learn about all the ins and outs of mothering in the metropolis. But, on April 6th, this resource moves from the web to an exclusive expo! [...]
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2011 – 11:23 AM
March 8th, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. This day commemorates the achievements of women past and present around the world, and was first held in Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and Austria in 1911. While there is much to celebrate in how far women’s rights have developed from a social, political and economic [...]
Benefits of Prenatal Massage
February 22, 2011 – 8:58 AM
Two weeks ago, I touched on the benefits of utilizing acupuncture before, during and post labor support. Massage is another wonderful therapy to use during this important time, and can work beautifully together with acupuncture. Two colleagues who specialize in prenatal massage put together this fascinating and well-cited document of the evidential benefits of prenatal, [...]
Nourishing Chicken Soup
February 8, 2011 – 11:45 AM
Chicken soup is known in many cultures to help prevent and fight-off common colds and flu’s. The broth is deeply nourishing, while the pieces of chicken and vegetables are satisfying and filling. In Chinese medicine, chicken bone broth is said to deeply nourish the kidneys, and are often used in situations where the kidney energy [...]
Yoga for Infertility
February 6, 2011 – 2:10 PM
A recent article in the New York Times likened yoga as an effective mind-body therapeutic option to enhance fertility. While the focus of the article is on the restorative and stress-relieving benefits of yoga, acupuncture and massage are mentioned as important components to enhancing conception and efficacy of fertility treatments. Herbal Medicine is also mentioned, [...]
Labor Prep Treatments
February 2, 2011 – 11:30 AM
From being a labor doula and working in the prenatal field for over ten years, I am excited to share this post today about the benefits of acupuncture during this important transition. While acupuncture can be of great relief to many prenatal complaints, probably our hidden gem is in labor-preparation. No longer in hiding, here [...]
Upcoming Event!
January 14, 2011 – 8:37 AM
Pregnant? Come check out this informative and fun event! Know someone who is expecting? Please pass this along to them. As one of NYC’s greatest resources for pregnant women, this event is not to be missed! For more information and to register, please click here.