"LET THE LOVE GROW ROUND"

Join us for a Fashion Show, Brunch, and Silent Auction to benefit the Pregnancy Care Center and Isabel's House Crisis Nursery. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Posh Maternity or at St. John's Mother & Baby Support Center. These tickets would be a perfect Valentine's Gift for the mom-to-be. Door Prizes and Silent Auction items include a Medela Pump In Style Double Breast Pump from St. John's Mother & Baby Support Center, Maternal America Dresses, A sterling silver locket bracelet from Endless Time & Jewelry, Bella Bands, many baby items from your favorite designers, a $500.00 gift certificate from Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal, and numerous gift certificates from many other local businesses. Don't miss out on this fun and fashionable event to help out some great charities!

Your OB Options

If you don't think you and your obstetrician are a good fit, you might consider changing doctors. It is important to have a doctor that you can easily express your concerns to and be able to effectively communicate with. Don't worry about hurting your OB's feelings, patients change doctors all the time for many different reasons. It's better if you have a doctor that you feel comfortable with, rather than suffering through 9 months with someone that you just don't click with and I'm sure your OB would agree. One reason for considering an OB switch may be considerably long waits every time you have an appointment. Waiting a few hours on very rare occasions is normal, sometimes you just happen to be scheduled when an emergency C-section needs to be performed. Waiting a few hours every time you see your doc means she or he has a patient over load and can't give you the attention you deserve. Other signs that you need to start a new doctor search is having your concerns disregarded or being brushed off, feeling pressured into unwanted procedures or interventions, a horrible bedside manner, or an abnormally high Cesarean section rate. You choose your obstetrician, so do some research and ask important questions before you decide on one. If the OB you choose turns out he/she is not the doctor you thought they were, you have every right to switch, but remember, it can be difficult to switch doctors the later you are in your pregnancy, so don't drop your OB with the drop of a hat. Obstetricians are looking out for your best interest, so if she tells you to lay off the weight gain, don't think she's out to crush your self image.

Pregnancy Nutrition

Want a way to connect with a nutritionist about your pregnancy eating habits? Want to know which foods you should be snacking on and which foods to avoid during pregnancy? Hop over to http://www.healthcastle.com/. They have a Pregnancy Nutrition section stock full of articles written by nutritionists from around the U.S. and also have a link to http://www.MyPyramid.com/, the USDA's website where you can make a meal plans that fits your exact nutritional needs. I tested out the MyPyramid Plan for Moms and the Meal Planner and they are nifty little tools to help you stay on track and make sure you're getting all the calories you need from the right foods.

The Perfect Holiday Dress

Are you looking for that perfect holiday maternity dress for Christmas parties, get togethers, or that New Years bash? Posh Maternity has beautiful holiday dresses, so you'll look stunning at that upcoming event. Whether you're looking for silk, sequins, solid or print, we have got the dress for you. Check out our Special Occasion Maternity Dresses to find the dress of your dreams! Don't forget to cover up with a wrap, cardigan, or jacket, for those cold winter evenings. Now that we've got you covered, we've got everything you need to wear underneath too! Posh has maternity under garments for that sleek seamless look you desire. Merry Christmas and Happy Shopping!

Posh's Gift List!

If you're looking for that perfect gift for the mother-to-be in your life, look no further. Here's a few of Posh's favorite things. She's sure to love them.

1. The M.J. Pajamas by Majamas. These PJ's are super soft maternity and nursing PJ's that have an insert built into the bust to hold nursing pads in place.

2. The Mercer diaper bag by Nest. This classy bag comes in Navy or Wine. We're sure she'll love this stylish bag and carry it even after the baby's out of diapers.

3. Mambino Organics Mommy Comfort Pack. This pack is full of wonderful organic products like Calendula Olive Nipple Butter, Youth Glow Omega Face Complex, Moisture Me Body Toning Oil, Mommy & Me Calming Aromatherapy, and the Summer in Tuscany Organic Soy Candle.

4. Dearjohnnies Designer Hospital Gown. She'll arrive at the hospital in style with a designer hospital gown from Dearjohnnies.

5. A hip nursing cover from BeBe Au Lait. She can get all the coverage she needs and still be a trendsetter with a chic nursing cover.

6. A sexy sequin dress by Maternal America. Tell her she's still a hot mama by presenting her with this stunning black sequin dress on Christmas morning.

7. Make a Wish Dogeared Necklace. These make perfect stocking stuffers for the mom-to-be. Choose from Girl, Boy, New Mom, or New Beginnings.

8. So Beautiful Rockin Baby Sling. An adjustable baby sling by Rockin Baby Sling makes a great gift because you don't have to know her size. The s/m fits a wide range of sizes.

9. A cozy nubby Sweater by Olian. This chunky and fuzzy sweater will keep her warm all winter long.

10. A Posh Maternity Gift Certificate. Not sure what she wants for Christmas? Give her anything she wants with a gift certificate from Posh Maternity. Available in $25 to $1000.

Mambino for your Bambino Bump

If you're looking for a safe, highly effective, anti-stretch cream for your baby bump, try Mambino Organics. We promise you'll be hooked. We have customers that swear by Mambino's oh baby! belly butter. Mambino Organics are made up of all natural ingredients and synergistically blended. You don't have to worry about any chemicals being in these products. There are no phthalates, parabens, or additives. Not only does Mambino make a wonderful belly butter, but they also have Moisture Me After Shower Body Oil, Natural Glow Face Complex, and an Orange Blossom Soy Candle. The Mambino Mommy Gift Pack or the Mambino Mommy Comfort Pack includes all these products and would be a perfect Christmas gift for the Mommy-to-Be!

BYE BYE BABY BELLY!

Do you still have a little extra around the middle? If your like most women, it takes a while to get those extra pounds off after having a baby. In fact, my son is almost 2 and I still have a little pooch. You needn't fear, Yummie Tummie to the rescue. Yummie Tummie is an ingenius invention for those of us with challenging midsections. The Yummie Tummie is a modern body contouring shaper. It comes in a variety of styles, and they are all meant to be seen, so you don't have to hide it under your clothing, it is clothing. The Yummie Tummie slims and camouflages lumps and bumps and it's extremely comfortable. It is made with a patent pending dual fabric technology and is the first shaper garment that is top oriented, designed to be worn alone or as a layering peice. The Yummie Tummie will visibly take off inches and it won't bunch or roll. It's a great piece for every woman, whether they've just had a baby (available in nursing) or just had a grandbaby.