Belly Sprout Pregnancy & New Baby Event

Belly Sprout is this incredible "natural mothering" store located in Fullerton. But really & truly, it is so much more than just a store. If is filled with all kinds of goodies & wonderful things. Everything you could possibly need - from natural bath products & toys, to cloth diapers and an assortment of "baby-wearing" options. & Don't worry moms, they haven't forgotten you, at Belly Sprout you can find all kinds of Eco-Friendly beauty products as well. But enough about the store, this post is about their upcoming Pregnancy & New Baby Event.

Saturday, July 18th Belly Sprout will be playing host to a Pregnancy & New Baby Fair, from 11am -2:30pm. Midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, lactation specialists, natural care practitioners and other parent related vendors will all be on hand to "help guide through your pregnancy and motherhood. Have your questions answered and leave empowered to choose the birth you want as well as the options on how to raise your new baby naturally."

Throughout the day there will baby wearing demos, Tasty Baby & Happy Baby food sampling & a henna artist offering henna art. If you are interested, they will also be having special demos and Q&A sessions throughout the day:
* 11:15 - 12 noon: Birth Options Q&A with local midwives and doulas
* 1 - 1:30pm: New "Green" Baby care

The event is FREE & if you RSVP to alyce@birthingmemories.com you will be entered into a raffle.

Belly Sprout Pregnancy & New Baby Event
Saturday, July 18th, 11am - 2:30pm
426 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714)879-1303

xoxo, K
image via Belly Sprout

An Introduction.

I don't believe I've ever properly introduced the
newest member of the Just Spotted family...

xoxo, K
images & design via ana brandt photography

Baby Bump

It's amazing to me, when I realize, that just a few short weeks ago my belly was very BIG & very, very round. I'm not usually very comfortable in front of the camera, but I am so glad a good friend talked me into encouraged me to do these pregnancy photos...

xoxo, K
images via ana brandt

Prenatal Yoga in Orange County

My belly is growing bigger daily, my body is starting to ache a bit more & my "normal" exercise routine is getting more uncomfortable daily. Luckily, one aspect of of exercise regime doesn't have to change... my yoga practice. In fact prenatal yoga is often encouraged because it helps you learn to breathe deeply & relax - something that will come in handy in the next the couple of months!

Baby Center has some great tips regarding prenatal yoga: "Seek out an instructor who is specifically trained in prenatal yoga, but if that's not possible, make sure your instructor knows you're expecting... Be aware, that your slowly expanding girth will affect your sense of balance. Don't try to hold poses for a long time, and remember to sink into yoga positions slowly & carefully to avoid injury. Take your time and don't overdo it. During the second-trimester avoid lying flat on your back now, too, to keep blood flowing properly to your uterus."

Looking for something you can do from home? Check out THESE yoga poses that are recommending during pregnancy, or try THIS DVD.

When it comes to yoga studios, Orange County has lots to offer. Here's a list of local studios that offer specific prenatal yoga classes. However, if you can't find a class nearby, call your local studio, more than likely their instructors are trained in prenatal yoga adaptations.

Costa Mesa:
Yoga Center, (949)646-8281
Yoga Works, (949)642-7400

Irvine:
Triad Yoga & Pilates, (949)724-1479
Yoga Shakti Wellness Center, (949)856-9642

Laguna Beach:
Yoga Works, (949)415-0955

Lake Forest:
Orange County Yoga Studio, (949)307-9517

Mission Viejo:
Yoga Works, (949)380-9642

Newport Beach:
Yoga Works, (949)640-9642

Orange:
Yoga in the Hills, (714)289-2248

Tustin:
Soul at Home, (714)573-7685

xoxo, K