They Say It Takes A Village...
We all love Alexandria for the numerous independent shops, restaurants, and businesses that allow our amazing community to thrive within itself. There really is a store for anything and everything you could need, and this became even more apparent to me as I was navigating being pregnant for the first time. I realized that everything I was looking for to help me throughout my pregnancy was right here. I wasn’t sure what to expect of my body or my mind being pregnant for the first time, so I quickly looked to find people who would be able to support me through it all! Below are the people I have lived by the last nine months; each has helped me navigate a different part of my pregnancy, and I am forever grateful for their knowledge and care.
Chiropractic Care
Dr. Shara Posner of Back to Heath Center offers both prenatal and pediatric chiropractic services. She specializes in comprehensive care during all stages of your pregnancy to ensure you stay happy and healthy. You may consider going to Back to Health Center for breech presentation, general wellness, nearing the end of pregnancy, and pain relief. I credit Shara for keeping my body aligned, allowing me to stay active and on the go through my entire pregnancy.
Acupuncture
Lisa Borg Anderson of Acupuncture in Del Ray is a second-generation Chinese herbalist who focused her clinical training in ObGyn, pediatrics, and family medicine. She specializes in women’s health and fertility, children, and hormonal balance. I credit Lisa for keeping my hormones in balance, allowing me to have a pregnancy that I felt good throughout, and (fingers crossed!) and calm and happy baby.
Facial/Skin Care
Linda Frommeyer at Organic Facialist (inside Vital Body & Mind in Del Ray) is the organic and natural esthetician of my dreams! Her services include the use of pharmaceutical-grade, organic plant-based products that get results! All her products are safe to use while pregnant and gentle yet so effective. She believes in nourishing our bodies with only the highest quality formulations to see and feel changes to the skin – trust me, you want to see Linda!
Massage
A great prenatal massage is harder to come by than you may think! Both Rose at Sugar House Day Spa and Laura and Angela at Ft Hunt Massage and Spa offer amazing massages for moms to be.
Retail Therapy
Although we have decided to keep the gender of our baby a surprise until delivery, that hasn’t stopped me from getting my shopping on at some of our amazing baby boutiques in town. My Favorites are Monday’s Child, The Purple Goose, and Pink & Brown Boutique.
