Tag: ‘birth day presence’
Pregnant or New Parent with Burning Questions?
by Karen on 1/26/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are pregnant or a new parent and have some questions like “what is a doula?”, “how bad is this labor pain going to be?” to “do I need a carrier and how do I know which one?”- count yourself lucky! All those questions and more will be answered this Monday night at a [...]
Parenting Workshops for Fathers-to-Be
by Serena on 6/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
There are a lot of workshops and support groups out there for moms-to-be, but what about the dads-to-be? There is no instruction manual when it comes to parenting (sure wish there was one!), so it can be helpful to hear from experts about what your insane, lovely, amazing and chaotic new life will be! A [...]
Calling All Pregnant Women: Birth Day Presence Hosts You
by Karen on 6/23/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Being pregnant is one of the most eventful times of your life- your body hasn’t gone through this many changes since adolescence! As you get ready to embark on this new phase of life with baby, it’s helpful to learn about the great support systems available to you. Birth Day Presence has managed to corral [...]
My favorite movement class for babies
by Karen on 5/13/11 | 12 Comment(s)
Whenever I do one of my “Expectant Parents Guide to Brooklyn” talks, the expectant parents inevitably want to know: “How do I meet other parents?” It’s a great question. My answer goes something like this: Find a mom or dad’s group for your neighborhood by joining your neighborhood Yahoo Group Take a class- a good [...]
Two grand openings with oodles of free fun
by Karen on 4/05/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Grand openings usually mean festive and free activities accompanied with food- which means loads of people. I usually avoid them like the plague but there are two grand openings this weekend which are on my list of must-dos. Both celebrations are for well-known Brooklyn businesses who have found new spaces that will let them expand [...]
Free Trial Classes for the spring
by Karen on 4/05/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Living in Brooklyn, we are so lucky to have numerous classes available to our kids – ranging from music, dance to movement and even Capoeira! But along with all of these exciting classes may sometimes feel as if we have too many choices – making it difficult to decide where exactly our children should go. [...]
Famous Ina May to come for big evening in Brooklyn
by Karen on 2/21/11 | 1 Comment(s)
I remember purchasing a lot of books when I was pregnant. That’s what I do. When I’m in a new situation I read my way through it- and one of those books I read through my pregnancy was Ina May Gaskin’s famous book, Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Ina May is probably the most famous [...]
Help for new and expecting parents: and with a deal!
by Karen on 8/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I am really excited about one of our newest Directory Listings: Birth Day Presence. I’m excited because I’ve gotten to know them over the last 4 years while creating this blog and I think they are part of what makes the Brooklyn birthing community so special. They care a lot about parents- and I’ve seen [...]
Pregnant? Brooklyn Moms Tell All
by Karen on 7/22/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Are you pregnant or a new parent? There’s a lot to think about: birth options: a doula, midwife, which hospital, postpartum doulas, products, daycare, nannies (how to find them), best pediatricians, lactation consultants and more. Argh- it’s enough to create a minor panic attack. So, that’s where we come in. I, Chana from babybites Brooklyn [...]
