Are you pregnant in your 1st or 2nd trimester? Wondering "What now?" Or considering getting pregnant soon? Realbirth has great pregnancy workshops and classes to give you the inside scoop on enjoying your pregnancy, birth and parenting in New York City. At the Real Baby, Real Body Talk we get you started with answers to common questions, helpful tips on getting comfortable during pregnancy and finding community support. We also have prenatal yoga, practitioner referrals and our "bump-to-baby" store featuring an eco-friendly nursery registry, parenting and breastfeeding supplies.

Also, check out our special Events section for the Realbirth tattoo parlor and belly casting parties! Fun, community events during pregnancy.

Just found out you are pregnant? Wonder if a doula is right for you? Wonder why your doctor or midwife doesn't see you right this second? What am I supposed to be doing in this important time? Want to know the best place to have your baby? What are the true nutritional needs of a pregnant woman? What are easy ways to get enough iron, protein and fluids? Are there actual do's and don'ts? What's the deal with cheese and sushi? How do you tell if you are getting great care from your doctor or midwife? What are the statistics of birth centers, homebirths, and hospital delivery rooms in hospitals? What is my baby doing? Why do I need prenatal testing and what is it for? What are the differences between a low-risk and a high risk pregnancy? How we care for ourselves in pregnancy is the beginning of being a mother, learning to take care of ourselves in pregnancy supports learning to take care of our children. Have you heard the books cause you to worry unnecessarily but are desperate for what you need to know right now?

Real Baby, Real Body provides everything from a basic map of pregnancy to the choices that expecting mothers and their partners have in New York City in terms of prenatal care, providers and birthing environments. Basically, this talk is a supplemental form of "prenatal care" in which we will cover the social and information concerns and issues that come up when pregnant. The average prenatal visit in the U.S. is just seven minutes! Yet often we need more time to get questions and concerns answered in a supportive and friendly environment. This one time workshop is better than any book you will read about pregnancy! Attend Real Baby, Real Body and take the first easy step towards a more positive pregnancy and birthing experience for you and baby. Partners encouraged and welcome.

Fee: $35 for workshop

The "fun stuff" talk. What do we really need for a nursery? No matter what your budget whether minimal or expansive we take your through the basic of setting up your nursery or area for the baby. With an eco-friendly focus we will walk you through clothing, strollers, feeding supplies so that your experience will not be an overwhelming inundation of large plastic but truly useful and quality items for your baby. Find out about sustainable parenting and smart choices to make for your baby's registry.

Fee: $35 for workshop

Pregnancy is a time of dramatic physical, biological, and psychological change. The emotional impact of pregnancy on a woman is highly individual and variable. For at least 10-20% of women, pregnancy can be accompanied by distressing feelings including sadness, irritability, persistent worry and anxiety, and some level of depression. For the majority of women, these feelings do not tend to go away on their own. In addition to the known risks to the developing fetus, depression and anxiety during pregnancy significantly elevate a woman's risk for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Getting help during pregnancy is associated with the mother feeling well more quickly and having a positive impact on the fetus and infant.

Mother to be will receive:
· psychoeducation, and counseling
· concrete support and recommendations for individual situations
· support to alleviate confusion about feelings
· small groups provide private yet valuable support
· safety and privacy to explore feelings and share of experiences
  to minimize the sense of isolation

Fee: $25 fee; please call for dates and times, 212-367-9006

Prenatal Yoga is a great activity for pregnancy. No matter what your starting level of physical fitness, yoga is beneficial in supporting increased body functions during pregnancy and strengthening for labor. Benefits include improved circulation and digestion, tension release and maintaining muscle tone. Join us for a class that relaxes, strengthens and connects you to other pregnant women.Yoga Mats are provided.

CLASSES AVAILABLE:
Realbirth's flagship Midtown West Location 715 9th Ave (between 48th and 49th Streets) BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2010!

Fridays 6:00-7:15 p.m. Call for additional information 212.245.0796 option 1.


Drop-in Fee: $20 per class, class cards available purchase online at bump-to-baby.com/giftcards