Pregnancy can be a wonderful and exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be pretty confusing and there’s a lot to do before baby arrives! Then once baby arrives, your life will never be the same.
So what’s a new Mom to do? The Mom Squad is here to help!
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite pregnancy and parenting resources in and around Campbell.
We’d love for other local parents to add to the list too!
PREPARING FOR BABY
Now that we both have two kids, we decided to take a look back. Here’s some advice we wish we could give our (pregnant) selves:
"What we wish we knew when we were pregnant."
Maternity Clothing
We know...we know...the idea of “Maternity Clothes” sounds LESS than appealing. But we promise, these awesome places have some really cute looks to show off that adorable (albeit ever expanding) belly!
- Tiny Tots Diaper Service and Baby Boutique
- Motherhood (Valley Fair Mall)
- Pea in the Pod (Valley Fair Mall)
- Natural Mom Gear (Santa Clara)
Prenatal Health and classes
Taking care of yourself is very important while you’re carrying a little one! Finding the right doctor, birthing center, prenatal yoga or classes can be very helpful to help put your mind at ease.
- Harmony Birth and Family
- Early Pregnancy Class - Good Samaritan Hospital
- Childbirth Preperation Class - Good Samaritan Hospital, Community Hospital of Los Gatos, O’Connor Hospital, Regional Medical Center of San Jose
- Almaden Yoga
- YogaSource Los Gatos
Best Places to Deliver
Choosing a place to deliver your awesome little package is a pretty big deal, but don’t fret! All the hospitals in the area offer free Maternity Ward tours so you can check it out when you want to!
- Shiloh Midwifery
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- Kaiser Santa Clara (Bethany delivered here, both times.)
- O’Conner Hospital
Baby showers
Who doesn’t love a baby shower?? All those tiny clothes ... adorable! Here is a list of some of the cute places to hold a baby shower!
Locations:
- Lisas Tea Treasures
- Sonoma Chicken Coop (they have party rooms upstairs!)
- Tea Traditions, San Jose
- Satori Tea Room, San Jose
Baby must-haves
Every Mom is different, but these items are what we always make sure to have with us at all times!
Our list of “Mama Must Haves” and “Diaper Bag Essentials.”
Where to register
There are a lot of places to register to get some goodies for your baby! It’s nice to pick out what you like so people don’t have to guess!
- Babies R Us
- Buy Buy Baby
- Tiny Tots Baby Boutique
- Burlington Coat Factory
Nursery decorating/ home upgrades before baby is here
Who doesn’t LOVE decorating a nursery?? We both had so much fun that our nurseries were done from top to bottom months before the babies arrived! Here is a list of local stores that you can buy cute things for baby’s room!
- Tiny Tots Diaper Service and Baby Boutique
- Stripes Boutique
- Burlington Coat Factory (Westgate Mall)
- Baby Hugs, San Jose
- Baby Buzz, Los Gatos
AFTER BABY
Mom’s Health
It’s just as important to take care of yourself after the baby comes!
- Baby Boot Camp - South Bay
- Harmony Birth and Family
- Stroller Hikes
- Southwest YMCA
Our thoughts on: "Exercise After Kids."
Breast Feeding and Lactation Support & Resources
Breastfeeding does NOT come naturally to everyone. It was difficult for both of us for different reasons and having a support group can be incredibly helpful!
- La Leche League
- California Breast Feeding Coalition
- Mothers’ Milk Bank - San Jose
- Breastfeeding Support Groups at Good Samaritan Hospital and Community Hospital of Los Gatos
Nursing Bras
It’s not just emotional support you need ladies! Make sure to pick up a good bra to help support the sisters while they are bigger than they’ve ever been!
- Tiny Tots Diaper Service and Baby Boutique
- Good Samaritan Hospital - Women’s Health
- Motherhood (Valley Fair Mall)
Classes for Baby’s Health and Wellness
Taking classes after baby is born can be even more helpful than before! It’s also a great way to meet other Moms!
- Campbell Community Center
- Tiny Tots Diaper Service and Baby Boutique
- Gymboree (Westgate Mall)
Moms’ Groups and Support for Moms
We highly recommend joining a Moms’ group! It’s great to have the support of fellow Moms, and you and your kids can make some great friends. Hey, it’s how we met each other! Here are some great local Moms’ groups, playgroups, and support groups to try out:
- Campbell Patch Mom Squad
- MOMs Club of Campbell
- Campbell MOPs
- Las Madres Neighborhood Playgroups
- Harmony Birth and Family
There are a lot of great resources for Moms and parents in and around the Campbell area. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites, but we’d love for other local parents to share too!
You can also check out the Campbell Patch Mom Squad on Facebook or Twitter! We share our articles, community events, thoughts on parenting, parent related current events, and more. We also welcome your comments, suggestions, and questions anytime!
What other resources or information would add to our list for new parents? We’d love to hear from you all! Please share with us in the comments below.
