LA Moms Celebrate Pregnancy Awareness Month Giveaway

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People often say that the reason a woman goes on to have a second child is that they forget the experience of pregnancy and childbirth. I don’t necessarily believe that and in fact, I think the opposite is true. I remember very specific details about that moment when I found out I was pregnant with my son…his first cry…our first look into each other’s eyes. Pregnancy and childbirth is a joyous, life-changing, time in a woman’s life and all month long, we’re celebrating and raising awareness to empower and educate women.

Last week, co-founders Anna Getty and Alisa Donner kicked off the 5th anniversary of Pregnancy Awareness Month at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. The organization is dedicated to educating and empowering women during pregnancy with a focus on nutrition, wellness, nurturing, support and community. During the launch event, moms and moms-to-be were pampered, styled, educated, gifted, and celebrated. Some of the experts featured during the panel discussions included Dr. Alan Greene, Christopher Gavigan, Abby Epstein, and Ricki Lake. Lisa Loeb provided musical entertainment for the moms while the kids crafted, played, and listened to music in the Young Children’s Activity Area, courtesy of Ladybug Jane. Moms and moms-to-be were also treated to mini massages and makeup applications at the Mommy Pampering Spa courtesy of Belly Sprout and style expert and author Amy Tara Koch hosted the Bump It Up Style lounge.

Initially, the organization launched with a single, free event for expectant and new moms. Today, there are over 20 events held across the country in celebration of moms during the month of May.

Here are some photos from the event:

Win It! One of you will win a Britax Car Seat Travel Cart (ARV $79.99). Simply leave me a comment about something you learned from the site. Comments will close on May 31st, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST.

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.