Expecting in New York City

Congratulations! You are having a baby in New York City! - But now what?  

CityKinder is offering an evening seminar to address any and all questions you might have about giving birth and taking care of a newborn in New York City. 

Save yourself hours of phone calls and online research by attending one of our “Expecting in NYC” seminars. We go over the most common concerns for new mothers and offer referrals to a number of useful services and groups. Referrals will be to German speaking providers whenever possible!

Take this opportunity to meet other German-speaking parents in the NYC area with similar due dates. They may be your closest new friends and best source of support once the baby has arrived! 

Speaker: Gabi Hegan, Founder of CityKinder
Guest speaker: Birthing professional (Doula) - tba

This class will be held in German! 

Dates: Wednesdays, March 7  2012
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Epic Security Building, 2067 Broadway, 5th Fl

Seminar Content

Choosing Your Birth Team

• What’s right for me and my baby: What are the differences between OB/GYN, Midwife, Doula, Baby Nurse?
• How do I choose my doctor and support team?
• What are some common issues with insurance coverage?
• Where do I find the right hospital/birthing center for the birth experience I want?
• What’s a Birth Plan and what’s important for my personal birth experience?
• What are the differences in birthing practices between the U.S. and Germany, Austria, and Switzerland 

Resources, Resources, Resources...

• Everything you need (and don’t need!) for Baby and where to get it.
• Information on and where to find additional classes and services like:
  • Birth Education
  • Infant Care Classes
  • Prenatal Yoga & Massage
  • Maternity Clothing
  • Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine
  • First Aid Classes
  • Nutrition

Nannies, Day Care, Babysitters            

• If I'm going back to work:               
  • How do I decide on the right caregiver?
  • When to start interviewing nannies? And what do I ask?
  • How and when should I sign up for daycare centers?
  • What do I need to know about agencies, interviews, contracts? 
• If I'm staying home but need some help:
  • Should I hire a part-time nanny?
  • What do I need to know about babysitting services?

The Baby is Here          

• Where can I find:
  • Postpartum Home Care?
  • Lactation Consultants?
  • Postpartum exercise classes and/or private instructors?
  • Support Groups?
• What does New York City offer in the way of...               
  • Exercise & music classes? (PEKIP)
  • Baby Massage?
  • Mommy & Me Yoga?
  • Private Meet-ups?
• What’s the right class for me and baby? 
• What’s the benefit of attending?