Alpha Hearts – Alpha Hearts is an experienced, certified, and compassionate life coaching service that is thrilled to offer birth mothers and/or their partners support during the prenatal and postnatal periods. Run by Krupa B, Alpha Hearts can provide the following services: emotional wellness strategies in the event of pregnancy complications; 1) techniques for managing delivery pain and fear; 2) personalized sound bath, meditation, and mantra recordings; 3) a safe space to process any birth trauma; 4) individualized action plans for developing a new routine that will serve both mother and baby in the days and weeks after birth;. 5) strategies for handling the relationship changes a new baby brings; 6) unique one-on-one partner support before and after delivery; 7) identification and elimination of circumstances that could lead to postpartum depression; 8) assistance in developing a long-term support team (from housekeepers to caregivers); 9) tips for maintaining your own identity after birth; 10) newborn numerology—to help you get to know your little one on a whole new level!—and so much more. By utilizing a unique blend of hypnotherapy, talk therapy, neuro linguistic programming, mantra and meditation, breathing exercises, and numerology, the mission of Alpha Hearts is to support the physical, metal, and spiritual changes a mother and her partner encounter before, during, and after childbirth. Alpha Hearts offers one-on-one, partner, and family in-person, phone, or Facetime support. Visit AlphaHearts.com for more information and to set up your 30-minute introductory consultation with Krupalini!
Cramer Photo – Children, family, documentary photography – Sarah has been shooting our photographs for years, most of which you can see on our website. info@cramerphoto.com, www.sarahcramershields.com
bend special rate for all three shoots:
Pregnancy photos (up to 30 minutes studio or on location) $450 value
Hospital visit (up to 30 minutes) $450 value
Newborn session (up to an hour) $750 value
Normal total $1650
bend special rate: $1100
($550 discount)
*you get the rights to enjoy all the photos edited and ready for print
Derriere de Soie – Derriere de Soie is dedicated to providing quality and luxury undergarments, sleepwear, loungewear, and swimwear from brands ranging from small, unique designers to larger companies that have been favorites for generations. They have a range of maternity bras, underwear and sleepwear that will fit you throughout your pregnancy and beyond, stop in for a personalized fitting
Dinner at Home -New parents are our most frequent recipients of gift cards. What better way to help out growing families than by taking away the stress of grocery shopping and making dinner.
Meals for Moms is a special program within our longstanding PREPARED MEALS service. We off offer fresh, healthy, family friendly meals sure to please everyone at the table. As part of our goal to help growing families, we’ve partnered with BEND YOGA to offer additional promotions available only to BEND clients –free first delivery on any sized order and free delivery on all orders over $100.
The Hip Joint – The Hip Joint, Dance and Yoga Apparel specializes in fitting people of all ages and sizes in shoes, clothing and accessories for the movement arts, as well as carrying fun, movement inspired fashion. 110 2nd Street NE, 434-971-6888
The Juice Place – A locally-owned shop serving fresh, made-to-order juices, smoothies, and vegetarian food. Mamas-to-be love our fresh ginger shots and we love our mamas and our tiniest customers! Pregnancy Pineapple: 25% off Sweet Green smoothies after 39 weeks. Fresh pineapple contains bromelain, which can help induce labor naturally.
Juice Place customers – bring in your receipt and bend will give you $1 off your next class
Little Planets – 10% off any of our Spring Series sessions, Open Play passes, and childcare days. Code: BEND10
O’Suzannah – Gifts and goodies for all ages, with a large selection of bags, wallets, and stationery for mamas and books, toys, and clothing for babies and toddlers. 114 4th Street N.E., 434.979.746
PLENTY – Custom meal service for new families – Della will work within dietary restrictions, uses local fresh ingredients, and offers home delivery. Great option for new parents!! $20 off first order over $100 for bend clients.
rock paper scissors – offering both modern and traditional design in baby shower invitations, birth announcements, family holiday cards, stationery and more; plus planners for busy moms, keepsake photo albums, baby’s first book, cards, gift wrap, ribbon, and other useful organizational accessories. RPS offers bend mamas 20% off birth announcements – ask for envelope at the studio!
Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar – Locally owned tea house and restaurant on the Downtown Mall; Gwendolyn blends our Pregnancy Tea for us.
Virginia Discovery Museum – The Virginia Discovery Museum brings young children and families together to engage minds, excite imaginations and explore the world around them. VDM offers hands-on programs, exhibits, camps and events geared to children ages 1-10
Zen Bride Yoga – Be present, grounded and energized for your big day! Your wedding is about you and your love, but it’s also a whirlwind of last minute details, family, and emotions. Wedding yoga lets you take a break, get centered, and focus on what’s most important – the union of love with your soul mate and connecting to those around you. Open your heart, have some stress-free fun and face the rest of the day with a peaceful yoga glow! Be a Zen Bride!
* Looking for anti-burst balls and bolsters, like the ones we use at studio? We have them for SALE, just ask.
