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VBAC Waterbirth with Pretty Pushers

Watch how strong this beautiful momma is during her waterbirth! She was determined to get her VBAC and her loving family was there to support her. 

Isn't this amazing? Thank you Birthing Tree for sharing.

#ownyourlabor


Cap Sleeve Transition Gown Review by Ruby Stilettos

Our Cap Sleeve Transition Gown was recently reviewed on the Ruby Stilettos Blog by Christina Maki. Christina writes about all things from breastfeeding, baby wearing, and bed sharing to natural births, baby products and the like.  

In her review, she mentions the importance of choice in creating a positive birthing experience.  Having control of even the smallest aspect of your labor can have an impact! See what she says below:

"One of the most important things in creating a positive birth experience is having choices. It may seem like a little thing to bring your own delivery...


Retailer Spotlight - Brazen Lingerie

Build yourself a niche, and they will come.  This advice is exemplified by Brazen Lingerie, a smaller-than-an-A-cup lingerie store nestled in New York's Inwood neighborhood.  Owner Anina Young has curated the perfect juxtaposition of lace bras and pumping bandeaus, and corsets complimenting nursing bras. 

  

Brazen Lingerie caters to a woman through her phases of single and sexy to pregnant to birthing to nursing  and perhaps back again.  But don't be fooled by the frills -


Retailer Spotlight - Caribou Baby

Lucky new moms and moms to be in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn can walk into Caribou Baby on Driggs Ave for what feels like a hired concierge shopping experience.  The staff knows the customers, the customers' babies, the stories behind each product they stock, and the how-to for each one of their extensive baby carrier collection.  They even dedicate a YouTube channel to individual baby carrier how-to's!

 Alongside Pretty Pushers labor gowns, this boutique boasts other items picked from...


Retailer Spotlight: Maternal Massage and More

Nestled in the iconic Soho neighborhood of NYC is a tranquil 2nd floor hideaway for pregnant bellies, backs, and feet.  Maternal Massage and More was opened by 

Janet Markovits as a professional upgrade to the typical preggo back rub you may find at other spas.  

"Unless they focus on Prenatal care, many spas won't even touch a pregnant woman in her 1st trimester," says Janet, who finds that her clientele most commonly come to her with back and hip pain during all three trimesters of pregnancy.  

Therapeutic massage during...