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July
25, 2001, Washington, DC: Julia Beck, founder of Forty Weeks,
LLC was featured today on CBS' The Early Show. Ms. Beck Bromberg, a Bethesda
based entrepreneur was included in the "Yikes I'm An Adult"
segment of the program. The focus was on the growing trend of women working
from their homes and profiled entrepreneurial Moms as reported by Lisa
Birnbach. The piece included Beck Bromberg in a discussion of the inspiration,
realities and impacts of being a "Mompreneur".
Forty Weeks has also been featured in the pages
of such National Magazines as IN STYLE, AMERICAN BABY, FIT PREGNANCY,
CHILDREN'S BUSINESS and more.
Forty Weeks, LLC develops and markets high-end amenity
kits for various stages of pregnancy, labor & delivery and motherhood
which provide the end-user with a spa-like, high quality, rewarding experience.
The company's two main products are Special Deliverease™,
The Essential Labor Comfort Kit™ and Special Momease™,
The Essential New Mother Comfort Kit™. Both kits contain a
unique combination of aromatherapies, music, journals and other tools
and treats to "baby the other baby". They have become top sellers
and a baby shower staple nation-wide.
Local OB/Gyn, Sharon Malone served as consultant and the project. And,
a myriad of local moms contributed to the informal focus groups that led
to product development. Local hospitals such as Sibley Memorial and GBMC
use the kits as part of their childbirth education programs.
Products are sold nationally
via Bloomingdale's, select Nordstrom, and Pickles & Ice Cream as well
as on-line at www.babystyle.com,
www.redenvelope.com
and www.nordstrom.com.
Local boutiques that carry the line include: Name Droppers in McLean,
Kae Robin Gifts in Bethesda and Bundles of Cookies in Bethesda. Nordstrom
Montgomery Mall and Tyson's Corner are two of the company's highest volume
stores.
Forty Weeks, LLC is
a woman-focused maternity and new motherhood company with a clear emphasis
on the quality of experience for the woman. Forty Weeks, LLC develops
and markets high-end amenity kits for various stages of pregnancy, labor
and motherhood which aim to provide the end-user with a spa-like, high
quality, rewarding experience. For further information about Forty Weeks,
contact Julia Beck at (301) 897-9674 or on-line at www.fortyweeks.com.
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