Better Birth Book Launch Party

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On May 13, 2009, Denise Spatafora and Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation hosted the official book launch and signing party in New York City.

This exclusive wellness event brought together expectant parents and birth advocates for an intimate author Q&A and book signing, where the first 50 buyers received a complimentary gift from Clarins. The celebration integrated holistic maternity care with luxury lifestyle brands, featuring specialized Clarins pregnancy wellness treatments.

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