As parents we look for ways to teach our kids about being responsible community members. This weekend you can do all of that and have fun by giving back to our parks! This weekend is… Read More »Get your grubbies out: It’s My Park Day
For expecting moms, this week is a bonanza of new mom expos with both the New Mamas Expo in Queens and the Mommybites Summit in Manhattan. Even if you aren’t expecting, the MommyBites Summit is… Read More »Two Mom Expos full of seminars and demos
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(CDSC) is a private, not-for-profit that was founded in 1975 in Brooklyn. It offers programs that help families by giving them education and skills on how to be a valuable member of the community. That… Read More »Free classes for parents: CPR, Early Intervention and Placement
Let’s say that you are done with that old medical file, reams of taxes from 2003 (finally!) and emails that you used to print off? Start shredding! This weekend join the 4th annual Shred Fest… Read More »Shred and Shed this weekend
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From the moment I heard about and went to Families First, I have always admired it. It’s a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families that offer everything from classes for children ages 0-7, workshops for… Read More »Cobble Hill Spring Carnival with Families First
PLAY, named “Best Playspace 2011” by New York Magazine and Pop-Up Adventure Play, are bringing Pop-Up PLAY Day to McCarren Park in Williamsburg. In true Brooklyn fashion, this is a true “potluck” party. You are… Read More »Potluck PLAY Day in Williamsburg
We all know that everyone dreads spending lots of dough on maternity wear…and yet, you really do want to look nice while you’re pregnant. Here’s a way to get some new maternity clothes on a… Read More »Pregnant? Maternity Sample Sale!
I got this post from Megan Davidson , one of our Blog Experts, in my email box this week. I am thrilled that she wanted to share her favorite resources. Megan is one of those people who stockpile information and resources. Whenever she goes to a birth with a new OB, she updates me with her thoughts. I have learned that she has great judgment. Without further ado: here his her list. (Megan has her own Expert Page with her advice- as do all the Blog Experts).
Megan Davidson
by Megan Davidson
As a labor doula I often work with women how are also seeking other forms emotional and physical support for the common concerns that often arise during pregnancy. While the list of fabulous resources available for new moms and new-moms-to-be in Brooklyn is enormously long, I want to highlight a few of my favorite people and places to send clients to. Each of the women highlighted here have worked with several people I know (or even with me) and are very trusted practitioners.
Laurel Axen Carroll
In early pregnancy, the most common concern I encounter is mothers suffering from morning sickness. In addition to recommending being mindful of their diet (increase protein and increased frequency of meals can help with this), I find that many women get great results from accupuncture. My favorite acupuncturist to refer to both for morning sickeness and later for turning a breech baby or inducing labor, is Laurel Axen Carroll from Ancient Current. Laurel is a native New Yorker, a mother of two beautiful little girls (ages 3 and 1) and a resident of Brooklyn. She has two offices (one in Ditmas Park on Avenue H and one in DUMBO at the Wellness Lounge on Water Street) and treats Read More »Favorite Local Resources For Pregnancy