Pregnancy
Services and Support for Pregnant Women in Pittsburgh
Congratulations, you’re expecting! Having your first baby is an exciting time. Let Expectant Mother’s Guide help you explore your local OB/GYNs, pregnancy chiropractors, fitness programs for pregnancy health and wellness, such as prenatal yoga, and other resources for mommies-to-be in Pittsburgh.
Health & Wellness Services
5701 Centre Aveune, Suite LL@
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-661-7724
Centre Avenue Massage and Spa
Pregnancy massage is a relaxing way to de-stress and minimize back pain during pregnancy. Our team of professional massage therapists are highly trained to address muscular imbalances and postural problems, and stress management. For great baby shower gifts we offer convenient instant Gift Certificates on our website!
Cutitta Chiropractic
During pregnancy, a woman’s center of gravity shifts and additional weight in front can cause stress to the joints of the pelvis and lower back causing discomfort and pain. Dr. Cutitta if here to assist you with chiropractic adjustments, nutritional guidance, exercise advice and massage.
Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health & Healing
At the Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing we offer a menu of services to celebrate and aid you during pregnancy. Services include fertility massage, multiple types of pregnancy massage coupled with foot soaks, facials and couples sessions. Gift Certificates available.
Pregnancy Exercise
FitWell Studios
By practicing prenatal yoga, expectant moms learn to cope with changes throughout pregnancy and develop techniques to manage labor and delivery. Prenatal yoga also helps women build a compassionate support group all while strengthening pelvic muscles to improve circulation, reduce spinal fatigue and minimize back pain.
The Pilates Center of Pittsburgh, LLC
Pilates during pregnancy can help to strengthen your core and your back to promote a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery. At The Pilates Center of Pittsburgh, LLC, we believe Pilates is a vehicle for personal growth and change and can strengthen your mind and body for all of life’s changes.
Locations in the North Hills, Shadyside, the South Side, Squirrel Hill, and the Strip District.
412-401-4444
Schoolhouse Yoga
Our prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for expectant mothers to tone and stretch while at the same time, relieve some of the discomforts of pregnancy, prepare physically and mentally for labor and connect with their bodies and babies.
Shining Light Prenatal Education
Prenatal Kundalini Yoga class includes postures, breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation. We will also help you become more confident in your own abilities. In this class we will celebrate your pregnancy, prepare for labor and work towards a better recovery while building community with fellow mothers.
Maternity Photography
Julia Straut Photography
Julia Straut Photography specializes in maternity portrait art. What better way to capture this precious time than with beautiful, classic maternity portraits? Julia will help you prepare for your session and give you hints on how and where to display your portraits and how to protect them over the years.
Studio M Photographic
Studio M is not your ordinary photography studio! We are a very fun, cutting-edge studio made up of a team of hip people that LOVE to think outside of the box! We offer beautiful maternity portraits to capture this exciting time at an affordable rate.
Studio S Photography
Studio S provides in-studio or on-location maternity portraits when you are expecting your bundle of joy with our Awaiting & Arrived photo package or with individual sessions. Capture your most precious moments and turn them into life-long memories for your family.
Sturgeon Photography
At Sturgeon Photography we offer our "My First Year Portrait Club" to affordably capture your maternity portraits and your baby's precious first year. We will work with you to have individualized appointments on your schedule - evening and weekend appointments are available.
Prenatal Health Care Providers
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
For nearly a century, women have depended on the obstetric services at Magee. Physicians at Magee-Womens Hospital and WomanCare Associates treat and provide women’s health services at more than 20 locations in the Pittsburgh region. We offer a number of services from common gynecological care to specialized centers and programs.
The Washington Hospital
The Washington Hospital provides a full range of obstetrical and gynecological services. Washington Ob/Gyn Associates has a long-standing commitment to provide care to the women of Washington, Greene and Allegheny Counties and has been serving the tri-county area for more than 48 years.
West Penn Allegheny Health System
West Penn Allegheny Health System’s obstetricians and gynecologists are among the regions most respected and innovative surgeons, offering advanced techniques and proven minimally invasive procedures. We also offer a program for High-Risk Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine that combines the latest technology with personalized care.
Other Pregnancy Resources
4050 Washington Road
McMurray, PA 15317
724-942-4490
Elizabeth S. Bortman – Counselor
While pregnancy and expecting a new addition to the family can and should be a happy and exciting time, it can also bring with it additional stress for all couples. Dr. Elizabeth S. Bortman can help you through couples counseling and individual sessions to prepare for your new baby.
Insight Imaging, Inc.
InSight Imaging is Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania's premier elective ultrasound center. We are dedicated to helping families celebrate their pregnancy with an unparalleled bonding experience with their unborn child. See your baby yawn, blink, swallow and smile in comfortable home theater setting without feeling rushed.
Mary Grace Nichol - Muralist
Creative nurseries and kid's rooms by decorative artist and mural designer, Mary Grace Nichol. Your dream room can become a reality! Beautiful baby rooms aren't just about the furniture! Decorative painting and murals can transform your baby's room into a magical meadow or give baby a playful ocean view.
