{"id":27336,"date":"2018-07-17T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/?p=27336"},"modified":"2021-06-03T11:23:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T16:23:51","slug":"fun-things-nyc-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/fun-things-nyc-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Things to Do While Pregnant in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27352\" title=\"fun things to do in nyc while pregnant, pregnant woman, expecting, expecting in nyc, city, new york city, shopping, mother, activities, travel, visit, tourist\" src=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg\" alt=\"expecting in nyc, pregnant in nyc, woman, adult, mother, shopping, pregnant, city, bags, street, yellow, pink, brunette\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg 848w, https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg?resize=375,250 375w, https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg?resize=240,160 240w, https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg?resize=50,33 50w, https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>Going on a vacation while pregnant can feel boring. There\u2019s so much you can\u2019t eat, drink, or try out because it\u2019s bad for the baby. Despite all this, a trip to New York City can end up being the perfect vacation for expecting mothers. Whether\u00a0it\u2019s your first time visiting or your first time living in NYC while pregnant, there\u2019s a lot to do- even after you exclude all the things you can\u2019t do during these nine months.<\/p>\n<h2>Fun Activities for Pregnant Women in NYC<\/h2>\n<h3>Opt For a Bus Tour<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to have a look around the city, especially if it\u2019s your first time here. However, taking the bus or the subway isn\u2019t a good idea, since you will be uncomfortably standing while waiting for said transportation.\u202f Moreover, subways and buses in NYC are so crowded that you probably won\u2019t get a seat,\u00a0even\u00a0if you\u2019re pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, a bus tour is the best way to look around the city without straining yourself, and it lets you save energy for other activities.\u00a0If you\u2019re not sure\u00a0about which tour to choose,\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/AttractionProductReview-g60763-d11455174-New_York_in_One_Day_Guided_Sightseeing_Tour-New_York_City_New_York.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/AttractionProductReview-g60763-d11450630-Big_Bus_New_York_Hop_On_Hop_Off_Tour-New_York_City_New_York.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Bus New York Hop-on Hop-off Tour<\/a> are good places to\u00a0start.<\/p>\n<h3>Go To the Spa<\/h3>\n<p>If you want just to relax and relieve some stress, why not head to one of the many spas NYC has to offer? Out of all these spas, you\u2019ll want to visit specialized ones that offer the best services for mommies-to-be. A specialty at these spas is the prenatal massage, which offers amazing therapeutic benefits to both your psychological and physical health. You may not realize it, but your body is full of aches that haven\u2019t been addressed properly.<\/p>\n<p>The experts at these spas know just how to help you relax while you lie on your back.\u00a0There are plenty of prenatal massage centers all across NYC;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holistichandsnyc.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holistic Hands<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/prenatalmassagecenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Prenatal Massage Center of New York<\/a>\u00a0are just a couple that come to mind.<\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy the Theater<\/h3>\n<p>New York is renowned for being home to the best theater shows and musicals, so there\u2019s no excuse not to see a Broadway show while in the city. I strongly recommend going to the theater before the baby arrives because after he or she does, it\u2019ll be a long time until you can actually go out and have fun.\u00a0Whether you\u2019re more of a Lion\u00a0King fan or an Anastasia fan, get your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadway.com\/shows\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a>\u00a0and go see a show!<\/p>\n<h3>Take a Cruise<\/h3>\n<p>If the idea of being on your feet all day makes you nauseated, it\u2019s a great opportunity to dish out some extra cash and go on an exciting cruise. It\u2019s not necessary that you go on something too luxurious, but a\u00a0simple sightseeing cruise will do because you\u2019ll be able to experience and look at all the beautiful sights while sitting.\u00a0Opt for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/AttractionProductReview-g60763-d11449020-New_York_City_Skyline_Cruise-New_York_City_New_York.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York City Skyline Cruise<\/a>\u00a0or a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/AttractionProductReview-g60763-d11447902-Circle_Line_Complete_Manhattan_Island_Cruise-New_York_City_New_York.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complete Manhattan Island Cruise<\/a> &#8211; whichever meets\u00a0your\u00a0tastes.<\/p>\n<h3>Eat Up<\/h3>\n<p>While it\u2019s true that you can\u2019t indulge in certain delicacies, you can still enjoy fine cuisine while in NYC. There are plenty of four-star and five-star restaurants, as well as cozy diners and eateries, where you can taste exotic flavors and fusions.\u00a0Whatever your tastes may be, it\u2019s nice to treat yourself once in a while, so why not\u00a0make a trip down to either DeStefano\u2019s Steakhouse or Gaby Brasserie Fran\u00e7aise? Make a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/start\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reservation<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>Go Shopping<\/h3>\n<p>If you live in an area where the only clothing pregnant women can shop for are cloaks and potato sacks, you\u2019re lucky to be visiting NYC. Heaps of maternity stores here offer fashionable clothing and apparel options that\u2019ll suit your tastes.<\/p>\n<p>You can even find great deals on baby clothes, supplies, and maternity bras here, so don\u2019t forget to take a trip to the closest shopping district.\u00a0A Pea in the Pod, Motherhood\u00a0Maternity, and Rosie Pope are just a few of the go-to stores for fashionable moms-to-be in NYC.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the Big Apple offers plenty of entertainment and leisure options for expecting moms. Planning a fun day out on the town shouldn\u2019t be a hassle, with all\u202fthese fun activities for pregnant women in NYC available to you!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Like what you read? Also check out our latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/free-online-parenting-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE online classes<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/community\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parenting advice<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/community-events\/find-family-friendly-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">childcare listings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/casting-calls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">casting calls<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/raffles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">raffles,<\/a>\u00a0and our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/NYCParentsWithNannies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parents With Nannies Facebook group<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Sa Bal has been in the content industry for the best part of a decade. Over the years, she has written content for almost every niche. She is particularly passionate about writing about tourism and travel, providing tips and suggestions for readers to follow.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going on a vacation while pregnant can feel boring. There\u2019s so much you can\u2019t eat, drink, or try out because it\u2019s bad for the baby. Despite all this, a trip to New York City can end up being the perfect vacation for expecting mothers. Whether\u00a0it\u2019s your first time visiting or your first time living in NYC while pregnant, there\u2019s a lot to do- even after you exclude all the things you can\u2019t do during these nine months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3834,"featured_media":27352,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"schneps_byline":"","schneps_post_style":"","schneps_post_source":"","schneps_syndicated_read_more":"","schneps_post_source_sitename":"","schneps_post_source_shortname":"","schneps_post_source_url":"","schneps_post_source_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,5],"tags":[46,59,82,47],"class_list":["post-27336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moms","category-prenatal","tag-activities","tag-entertainment","tag-pregnancy","tag-travel"],"acf":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/fun-things-nyc-pregnant\/","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Fun Things to Do While Pregnant in NYC","url":"http:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/fun-things-nyc-pregnant\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/fun-things-nyc-pregnant\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg"},"articleSection":"Moms","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Sa Bal"}],"creator":["Sa Bal"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mommybites New York","logo":""},"keywords":["activities","entertainment","pregnancy","travel"],"dateCreated":"2018-07-17T12:00:24Z","datePublished":"2018-07-17T12:00:24Z","dateModified":"2021-06-03T16:23:51Z"},"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"wp-parsely-metadata\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"Fun Things to Do While Pregnant in NYC\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/mommybites.com\\\/newyork\\\/fun-things-nyc-pregnant\\\/\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/mommybites.com\\\/newyork\\\/fun-things-nyc-pregnant\\\/\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mommybites.com\\\/newyork\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2018\\\/07\\\/47663937_s.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mommybites.com\\\/newyork\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2018\\\/07\\\/47663937_s.jpg\"},\"articleSection\":\"Moms\",\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Sa Bal\"}],\"creator\":[\"Sa Bal\"],\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Mommybites New York\",\"logo\":\"\"},\"keywords\":[\"activities\",\"entertainment\",\"pregnancy\",\"travel\"],\"dateCreated\":\"2018-07-17T12:00:24Z\",\"datePublished\":\"2018-07-17T12:00:24Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-06-03T16:23:51Z\"}<\/script>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/mommybites.com\/p.js"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/47663937_s.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27336"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3834"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27336"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27336\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}