Expecting and live in Northern California?

If you’re in Northern California and expecting, don’t miss out on your opportunity to be part of the Biggest Babymoon Ever! Taking place at Hotel Los Gatos just outside of San Jose, the history-making weekend is designed to rejuvenate, educate and shower attendees with gifts!

If you can’t book your 3-day, 2-night babymoon getaway, (you deserve it!) then plan to join us for our biggest babymoon events on Saturday, February 27.  Purchase your $25 day pass and come enjoy the day with expecting couples from across the country! The first 100 day pass attendees will receive a special Fit Pregnancy bag with exclusive gifts and all attendees will have the opportunity to win multiple door prizes from our sponsors!

Here’s a taste of what you will experience:

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open Marketplace with local vendors

9 – 11 a.m. Prenatal pilates class with fitness expert Tracey Mallett

11 – 1 p.m. Common Sense Pregnancy Seminar/Q&A with author Tori Kropp

Snacks supplied by Nutrabella

1 – 3 p.m. Belly Vita belly cast decorating demo in Marketplace

One-on-One fashion consultations from Ingrid of Ingrid & Isabel

Free time for lunch, to get spa treatments or shop in picturesque Los Gatos.

3– 5 p.m. Expert Panel:

- Preparedness advice from Fit Pregnancy Editor-in-Chief Peg Moline

- Fitness tips from expert Tracey Mallet

- Nutrition advice with author and blogger Elizabeth Irvine of Weil Baby

- Birth preparation with author Tori Kropp

To purchase your day pass or book a spa treatment, email spaelia@jdvhospitality.com or call (408) 335-1777.  Passes will be available the day of the event.  Hope to see you there!

 

Set your DVR…B&P is coming!

What:  A feature on View from the Bay

Who:  Barefoot & Pregnant and Hotel Healdsburg

When: Friday (2/5) @ 3:00pm (or later, on DVR!)

Where: Your couch, comfy chair, or living room floor

Why?:  Need a reason to talk about pampering?  Ok. Because it’s a great way to spend a Friday afternoon… relaxing with a mocktail and a face mask, and hearing about Barefoot & Pregnant at Hotel Healdsburg!

 

New articles on B&P!

Check out these new articles on Barefoot & Pregnant!

A Miracle Birth: “Childbirth is an amazing time in a woman’s life – in a family’s life. And, there is no question that childbirth in America is far from perfect.”

The Breast Cancer Gene and Infertility: “Historically we’ve known that infertile women had a higher risk for breast and ovarian cancer, especially women who delayed childbearing”

 

O’Donnell on planning pregnancy

Chris O’Donnell recently admitted to People that while he always thought he would have 5 children, the 5th pregnancy of his wife Caroline took them by surprise.  O’Donnell also admits he couldn’t be happier about the “miscommunication” and is the proud father of five – 3 girls and 2 boys:

Lily – 10

Chip – 9

Charles – 6

Finley 3.5

Maeve – 2

And from the sounds of it, they couldn’t be happier with their big family!

 

New Articles on B&P!

Check out these new articles on Barefoot & Pregnant!

Pregnant and Single: “Until I got pregnant in my thirties, and the man I thought would be the happy father of three more children wanted me to get rid of this lovely blessing … and when push came to shove, I chose my baby over the relationship.”

The Blessing of the Monks: “Many years ago we found out that we could not have a baby without medical intervention. Being a mother was something I wanted for so long, but surprisingly, getting the news was not as devastating as I would have expected.”

Eating for Two, Again: “You’re delighted with your new baby but less so with your new body. This is not, however, the time to go on a diet. In any case, you don’t really need to. Know that having lost ten pounds or so at delivery, you will lose a further ten in the first two weeks of your baby’s life.”

Anatomy of a Painless Labor: “Every book I have ever read on labor stresses the need for preparation. Unanimously, professional on both side of the fence (medical solution to pain-management and those who suggest a more natural approach) preach the importance of informed decisions.”

Try this mocktail: Glow Mama-politan

 

Expecting? Join other couples at the Biggest Babymoon Ever!

There’s still time to get in on one of the best events this year – but hurry because it’s coming up fast:  Feb 26-28. Perfect timing for the most romantic month of the year.  Barefoot & Pregnant has teamed up with our friends at Fit Pregnancy and The Bump to host the Biggest Babymoon EVER!  That’s right, you can join us at the beautiful Hotel Los Gatos and Spa Elia, a Barefoot & Pregnant Spa in Northern California.

Want to see all the details and learn more?  Check out our information on the weekend events, event registration, and entering to win. Hope to see you there!

 

Dancin’ Baby Feet

Congratulations to Dancing with the Stars Helio Castroneves and girlfriend Adriana on the birth of their daughter Mikaella earlier this week! Helio tweeted the news and just recently added a photo!

 

Expecting a baby in 2010?

Then you’re probably in the market for a baby name!  Check out a few of the 2009 top baby name trends (even when you think you aren’t being trendy, chances are at least one of them is influencing you!).  And don’t forget to look at the 2009 Top Girl Names and 2009 Top Boy Names to see if yours made the list!

 

Safety Recall: Infant Car Seats

In addition to the Roman Blinds we told you about last week, there’s also been a recall of infant car seats carrier due to fall injuries.  When used as a carrier, the car seat handle can fall off causing injury to the child.  For a full list of models affected, see the full press release from the CPSC.

 

Safety Recall: Roman Shades and Blinds

Over 50 million shades were recalled by the CPSC yesterday due to injuries and death to children of dangerous cords on Roman shades and roll-up blinds.  Those affected included Pottery Barn and West Elm, among several others.

If you have blinds currently installed, or are unsure if your blinds are affected, contact: 800-504-4636 or visit windowcoverings.org.
You can receive email updates of all recalls by signing up at CPSC.