Prenatal & Pregnancy
Free Prenatal Yoga video on Youtube - Here is one channel but there are hundreds more if this one doesn’t suit you.
Spinning Babies Parent Video $26.99 Available for download here
Childbirth Education Classes:
Carriage House Birth, based in Williamsburg (but now offering classes in Manhattan), Express Childbirth Class cost $200
Birthday Presence, based in Park Slope although they recently expanded and now offering additional locations. Childbirth Intensive is $375
Your Hospital
Birth
The Birth Partner (BOOK) by Penny Simkin, I think this is the best, overall manual for giving birth.
Pain Medication Scale by Penny Simkin - Find where you (and your partner if applicable) are on this scale. This can help clarify your birth preferences and discuss any differences.
Evidencebasedbirth.com - Awesome resource!
Video: Epidural during Labor for Pain Management
Video: Positions during Labor and their Effects on Pain Relief
Video: Eye Ointment
Birth Kweens Podcast - Especially this episode about making a Birth Plan/Preferences
Healthy Start Brooklyn - Healthy Start Brooklyn provides a variety of support programs and classes for expectant and new parents who live in Brooklyn at a low or no cost, 718-637-5231 or email HealthyStartBrooklyn@health.nyc.gov.
If you haven’t already, take a tour the Labor and Delivery area in your hospital
Postpartum
General Support and Baby Activities
Mommy Poppins - Places to go and things to do with kids of all ages
Neighborhood Parent Facebook Groups, they can be good places to by gently used baby gear and link up with local parents.
Busy Bodies, Clinton Hill, offers numerous classes and play groups, $20 per class
Park Slope Parents group - The city's largest parent network, connect to support groups, preschools, caregivers and much more
Wild Was Mama, Greenpoint, hosts breastfeeding support circles and numerous other workshops including pelvic floor and exercise classes
92Y Parenting Center & 14th Street Y also offers breastfeeding support groups, baby and toddler classes and baby and me exercise classes.
The Babies Project, Manhattan, offers open group sessions which allows babies to explore freely. Certified Infant Developmental Movement Educators are available to support the infants and talk to parents and caregivers. Classes are by donation.
Mental Health Resources
Motherhood Center - Manhattan, offers counseling, support groups, and programs for both expecting and postpartum moms. They also offer breastfeeding and fitness workshops and a unique day program for treatment of PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) (212) 335-0034
Brooklyn Postpartum Depression Support Group - Gowanus, monthly meeting as well as a new 6 week intensive program, The Mother Circle. Monthly meeting at $35, Babies are welcome.
Breastfeeding Support
KellyMom is a good online resource with articles that address specific issues and concerns. Try here before googling!
Boober offers on-demand, same-day breastfeeding help and support, and can send a lactation consultant to your home.
Uptown Village Washington Heights, offers a full range of support options including postpartum doulas, lactation consultants and classes
Sleep Support
The Happy Sleeper by Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright, great guide to helping your family get the sleep you all need.
Mommywise - In-Home Sleep Training Program and coaching