Baby Belly Spa in Lexington is a mom’s one-stop-shop for prenatal massage, elective ultrasounds and maternity shopping. Crystal Nichols opened Baby Belly Spa in November of 2008 after her own experience with prenatal massage. “I loved getting massages while I was pregnant with my son and began doing research on prenatal massage when I had […]
Around 400 people came out for Lexington’s first ever Rally to Improve Birth on Sept. 2. Local businesses, doulas, midwives, and breastfeeding resources shared information about their services with the public, and Lexington parents were encouraged to educate themselves on their birthing options and stand up for what they want. Cristen Pascucci, vice president of […]
From the first pregnancy test to the first week home with a newborn, every mother needs support in her pregnancy journey. Giving that support is the mission of The Birth Haven, Kentucky’s first 24/7 on-call doula group, now open in Lexington. A doula is a professional who provides emotional, physical and informational support to the […]
“Labor” Day takes on a new meaning this year with the 2013 Rally to Improve Birth in Lexington on Sept. 2. Local businesses and vendors will gather to share information, prizes and more in Triangle Park from 10 a.m.-noon to raise awareness and show support for safer, evidence-based birth options for women in Kentucky. Cristen […]
Modern pregnancy comes with a long list of strict rules, but does it have to? An economist examines the data and finds room for choices amid the familar limits.
Lexington moms may not be able to hire Bravo’s maternity guru Rosie Pope as their own baby planner, but luckily, Chante Perryman is here to help. Perryman recently launched Baby Dreams Maternity Concierge, a full-service baby planning business located in Lexington. As the mother of two-year-old Zoe, Perryman feels she knows what an expectant mother […]
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7 this year, and Lexington is celebrating this global event with the Big Latch On. On Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m.-noon, breastfeeding mothers, children and their supporters will gather on the lawn outside of Baby Moon at 2891 Richmond Rd. Mothers can participate in a synchronized breastfeeding event that […]
One Lexington mom has seen her words go global with an article about childbirth choices and her personal experience. Cristen Pascucci is Vice President of ImprovingBirth.org, an organization that works to educate women about evidence-based childbirth and empowers mothers to not feel pressured into medical practices and procedures. She is also a Lexington mom of […]
Baby sign language is a growing trend that has found its way to Baby Moon in Lexington. The Signing Safari class teaches Central Kentucky parents and their babies a fun new way to communicate. Each 45-minute class is designed to engage young children and families with songs, rhymes, stories and activities that stimulate the language […]
by Kellie Doligale Preparing for a new child is a time of adjustment, anticipation and heavy reading. Selecting a book to guide you through pregnancy is an arduous process as it will be your go-to for questions and updates on your baby’s development, and publishers know it. Books like “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” […]
