The Ultimate Prenatal Date Night! {Berlin Wellness Los Angeles}

I've been to A TON of pregnancy and mommy events in my day both professionally as a vendor and/or photographer and now personally as an expecting mommy. They all claim to have the best vendors, raffles, give-aways, speakers, and food but I finally feel compelled to share one with you all!

When Dr. Berlin found out we were finally expecting he reached out and invited my husband and I to attend the "ultimate prenatal date night" they hold in Santa Monica. I'd seen posts about it on facebook and was interested in going so I excitedly said yes. I knew it was a couples event and it was at a comedy club, that was about it. I had no idea how much fun was in store for us...

The night started out with HYSTERICAL comedians (I mean it... they were truly "laugh-out-loud-I-may-have-just-wet-myself" funny) all joking about pregnancy, birth and raising children from their own first-hand experiences. Sprinkled throughout were games, improv sets, lots of trips to the nearby bathroom by all the pregnant mommies, and finally a daddy "boot-camp" and a mommy "what to REALLY expect" discussion group by the ladies at BINI Birth. It was a night of great laughter, delicious food (thanks to Mother Bee's), the best non-alcoholic sangria ever (many MANY thanks to Mr. Slocom) and amazing community.

Thanks Dr. B and the whole team for organizing this amazing event that helped me lose sight of all the worry and anxiety that comes along with being a first-time mommy... even for just a few hours.

We rarely get "personal" or endorse things on this blog but I really wanted reach out and encourage all expecting mommies and their partners to attend this event during your pregnancy for a fun night out. The next event is on August 12th but space is limited to 20 couples so act fast! If you miss one, there's always the next one...

Oh, and we won a Britax car seat. That was the cherry on top :)

www.PrenatalDateNight.com

The Berlin Family

As always, we had a blast at the Berlin's photo session... we just adore this family! After working with them for so long we have really gotten to know them and it's been such a blast watching their children grow up.  They are such unique and wonderful kids and we feel lucky that we've gotten to capture their cuteness :) They always have the funniest and sweetest candid moments that just make us giggle, they are truly such a special family. If you haven't already checked them out - make sure and visit Berlin Wellness where both mom and dad work (Dr. Elliott Berlin and Dr. Alyssa Berlin) - it is a fantastic place for expectant mommies and babies too. They recently opened TWO new offices in Orange County and in Sherman Oaks so make sure and pay them a visit and check out some of our work while you are there! We hope you enjoy your sneak peek - SO many more where these came from...

Giggle Picks: Berlin Wellness & their NEW OC location!

We have been long time supporters and fans of Dr. Berlin and his team of magicians (chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists) here in Los Angeles and were thrilled to learn last month they were opening a second location in Orange County... Berlin Wellness Group OC!!

Berlin Wellness Group has been around for ten years now and is at the forefront of prenatal and family wellness care. Their mission is to promote naturally comfortable and healthy pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum experiences and to support  partners and children as well. For pregnant women, if their baby is in the breech position, they can help with certain techniques to create more space for the baby to 'flip'.  They work to normalize the pelvic muscles and bones, in order to alleviate tension from the lower part of the uterus and allow the baby to settle naturally into the proper pre-birth position.  The maneuvers are also used to try to create as much functional pelvic space and relaxation as possible, in order to optimize labor and delivery and reduce the need for induction and other medical intervention. Also, they see babies and kids of all ages to make sure they are functioning to their optimal potential with great spinal health and allowing proper nerve flow to and from the brain and to all organs of the body. There are many conditions kids present with that are successfully treated with natural and holistic care (see website for more information).  The same thing goes for daddies, partners, family and friends as well!  Everyone needs to be in the best overall health possible through a pregnancy, birth, and after birth in order to be able to handle all the stresses that come along with such a great thing.

We popped by recently to hang some of our work in their office and to snap some photos of their new space, it's fantastic :) Check out their "5 Star" reviews on yelp and don't forget to "like" them on facebook to stay in the loop on their fantastic services and discounts!

They are currently offering 50% off any service of your choice to all OC clients to celebrate their grand opening.

*Offer valid at OC location only until May 31, 2011*