Pregnancy Awareness Month, co-Founded by Anna Getty and Alisa Donner, kicked off its 5th Anniversary at a fabulous event in Los Angeles where expectant Moms could hear from experts, get style makeovers, a little pampering, and see loads of options for how to care for their babies – and themselves. Sunday, May 6th, 2012 was an absolutely gorgeous afternoon at the Skirball Cultrual Center, organized by MomsLA Contributor and event planner Jeannine Chanin-Penn of xoj9. Expectant Mom and singer Lisa Loeb …
Anna Getty founded Pregnancy Awareness Month 5 years ago in order to help support women during what can be a vulnerable, yet magical time, in her words, and PAM kicks off in Los Angeles with a FREE event on May 6th, 2012, from 12pm – 4pm at the Skirball Cultural Center. According to the organizers, this year there will be “… an emphasis on informative roundtable discussions with a variety of acclaimed experts such as Abbey Epstein, Producer of More …
Los Angeles was the site of a fabulous event last week, dubbed the Biggest Baby Shower Ever, and put on by Big City Moms and TheBump.com. Parents came from all over Los Angeles to see the hundreds of products on display, all designed to make life with Baby go that much smoother. There were also panel discussions with experts on parenting life and pregnancy, all offering great tips for new parents. MomsLA got a brief interview with Dr. Harvey Karp, …
Wednesday, as the golf pros warmed up and tried to stay dry for the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club, 40 Military Moms were given a dream baby shower, Hollywood-Style, by Operation Shower. Sarah Michelle Gellar, mom to 2-year-old Charlotte, was the hostess and could not have been sweeter or more honored to be able to shower these deserving moms with amazing gifts at the “A Star Is Born” themed event. These expectant moms, who either serve in the …
Recently, a couple I know told me they are waiting to have a baby until the economy turns around. Both successful, the wife’s business has taken a hit in the recession and the husband is just plain worried about finances. They are both in their 30s. A report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2011, found that the cratering economy is responsible for birthrates dropping to their lowest rates since 2007. This pattern has not …
I used to think “push gifts” were yet another display of our country’s tendency to commercialize absolutely everything. A reward your husband has to get you just because you’re both having a baby? My husband and I both considered this ludicrous. That is, until we had a baby. I wouldn’t say that I’m now a proponent of push gifts. Nor do I think it’s appropriate for a woman to demand diamonds, a new car, or outrageously expensive items that might …
The 4th Annual May is Pregnancy Awareness Month Campaign founded by Anna Getty & co-founded by Alisa Donner will officially “kick-off” in Santa Monica. Presented by O.N.E. Coconut Water. Hosted by Ali Larter, Amy Smart, and Brenda Strong. Pregnant women, new parents, those planning to start families, infants and children are all invited to come out and enjoy a day of family fun, information and inspiration. FREE FAMILY EVENT LIVE MUSIC by Renee & Jeremy PANEL: Creating a Foundation for …
Five years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter I never dreamed I would one day be advising other women to schedule a C-section rather than go through with a natural labor. But I am. When I was pregnant I studied the Bradley Method of delivery(a natural birth technique). I was adamant that I would have no drugs, and my child would have no drugs, and I would nurse, and it would all go smoothly. NOT! I did not go …
