Pregnant in Nolita: Things To Do
PiccoliNY’s owner shares 10 must-hit spots for a mama-to-be.

Alex Zagami
Many thought Nolita resident Alex Zagami would have pregnancy in the bag. After all, she owns a children and baby gift store. Alex, on the other hand -- she wasn't so sure.
“As many swaddles as I've sold over the last six years at PiccoliNY," Alex said, “I've never swaddled one baby...not ONE!" And so far, even pregnancy wasn't what she expected.“ It feels like an alien has taken over my body," she joked. “Everyone says this is the most wonderful time in your life… I say, that's BS. Being pregnant is the pits."
Alex is incredibly excited to be pregnant, especially after experiencing a miscarriage a while back. And while this pregnancy hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, she she finds comfort in being honest about what is happening to her body and in taking care of herself. “When you don't feel like yourself," she says, “you need to do something foryourself." For Alex, this involves treating herself to delicious foods, goodies and pampering in her neighborhood, Nolita (or, as some call it, Chitaly).