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'By My Side' Doula Organization Celebrates its 500th Birth!

The By My Side Birth Support program recently celebrated its 500th birth. This celebratory spot was held by Lisa Johnson, a bouncing bundle of joy, weighing in at a loving 6 pounds.

Massive Development Project Including Apartments Coming to Downtown Brooklyn

photo credit: Curbed NY Alloy Development announced a massive project to bring two schools, a cultural institution, office and retail space, and 900 mixed-income apartments to Downtown Brooklyn.

Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week Issues Advice To Parents and Carers

photo credit: bridgewatermercury.com Somerset parents and carers are being asked to take steps to keep their babies safe from harm every time they go to sleep.
Mom Reveals Agonizing Side Effect of Breastfeeding

Mom Reveals Agonizing Side Effect of Breastfeeding

Many moms live by the mantra 'breast is best' — but little talk about how it can come with agonising side effects.

Why Critics Say a Texas Bill Lets Anti-Abortion Doctors Lie To Pregnant Women

photo credit: Washington Post An ultrasound technician had just told Rachel Tittle that she was carrying a baby girl when things went terribly wrong. She was 20 weeks pregnant at the time and couldn't wait to become a mother.

Phenomenal Girls Symposium

We are excited to announce that our registration for the "Phenomenal Girls' Symposium" is open to girls ages 12-18 years old, living in any of the following zip codes: 11212, 11233, 11203 and 11226.

April Fools Weekend Event Guide

Although the saying goes "there's a sucker born every minute," it's increasingly difficult to find suckers anymore. Lots of people are hip to the various email scams, especially if it comes from a hotmail account.
Schizophrenia Risk For Babies Of Pregnant Mothers on Diets

Schizophrenia Risk For Babies Of Pregnant Mothers on Diets

Women who diet during pregnancy are 30 per cent more likely to have babies who develop schizophrenia later in life, say researchers.

Brooklyn Public Library Unveils ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Card

photo credit: NY Daily News The Brooklyn Public Library got a little wilder when it presented a new "Where the Wild Things Are" library card on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, as NY Daily News reports.

Upcoming: Greenlight Bookstore to Host Mike Tyson 'In Conversation' of New Memoir, 'Iron Ambition'

Mike Tyson Greenlight Bookstore , in association with Brooklyn's newly-restored Kings Theatre , is pleased to announce a one-night-only appearance of boxing legend Mike Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and the first box