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Pregnancy, birth, and parenthood is a time of innate change and questions. Please enjoy our library of evidence-based articles and practical tips to help support you on your journey.
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Station NOT Dilation!
It’s not just about dilation—station matters too! Station refers to how low the baby is in the pelvis, and it’s a key factor in knowing when to push. Laboring down and waiting for a lower station can help conserve energy and avoid unnecessary interventions.
Birth Stories From Our Community
Last weekend in our Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, we were reviewing the homework and going
October 21, 2010
New Policy Now Supports VBAC (Vaginal Births After Cesarean)
VBACs, also known as Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, have been a hot topic over the
October 7, 2010
How to Recruit and Prepare Labor Support
Ina May Gaskin, the renowned midwife, coined the phrase The Sphincter Law in her book, Ina
September 16, 2010
Moving During Labor
It absolutely breaks my heart to know that many women are not given the chance
September 7, 2010
CNN Article: Ripple effect seen from rising C-sections in first-time moms
Please take a moment to watch this video and read the article about the alarming
September 2, 2010
Making Our Own Decisions
I was inspired to share this letter from one of our students. Deb, People often
August 20, 2010
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Catching Some Great Zzzzzs
I can honestly say that one of my greatest pleasures is a good night’s sleep.
July 9, 2010
Due Day? Due Week? Due Month?
Ah..the due date. The question everyone always asks. “When are you due?” Of course this
June 16, 2010
Labor Pains: Don’t Be Caught Unprepared
A main component of the prenatal yoga class is the exploration of pain management and
June 4, 2010
5 Questions To Ask BEFORE Your Birth
As recently seen on Mindful Mama As a doula, I’ve heard this lament time and
May 28, 2010
Fear Not!
My latest published article as it appears on Mindful-Mama.com (Check out the website- it is
May 7, 2010
Understanding the Signposts of Labor
For those looking to avoid routine interventions or put off pain medication, care providers commonly
April 29, 2010
Where You Birth DOES Matter
As a Lamaze Childbirth Educator, I strongly subscribe to the Lamaze Approach to Birth. One
April 15, 2010
To Cesarean or Not To Cesarean, That is the Question!
A few weeks ago after a morning prenatal yoga class, three students were left talking
March 8, 2010
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Are Women Making Bigger Babies?
The answer is NO, and I am actually quite surprised by this conclusion! I thought
February 23, 2010
Understanding Low Amniotic Fluid In Late Pregnancy
My last two doula clients were both induced due to a diagnosis of Oligohydramnios –
February 11, 2010
Labor and Birth With An Epidural
Statistics show that 70% of birthing women will take an epidural during the labor and
January 28, 2010
Epidurals: The Pros and The Cons
Whether or not to opt for pain medication during labor and delivery is a personal
January 18, 2010
Group B Strep: Guidelines for Pregnancy
This blog entry was recently given to me from a New York City Midwife. The
January 8, 2010
Medical Indications for Cesarean Sections, Fact vs Myth
Last Sunday I took a workshop with Jessie Levey, Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) through the
December 15, 2009
Nutritional Preparations to Help With Labor
The other day I was reading through some blogs and came across a story about
November 30, 2009
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Cervical Dilation and Effacement
ÂCervical dilation and Âeffacement are terms that you will hear your care provider talk about
November 19, 2009
Estimate Fetal Birth Weight and Shoulder Dystocia
In the past week I have heard two rather disturbing stories from my students. One
November 11, 2009
The Birth – Insurance Relationship and Ways to Avoid a C-section
Before I became involved in the prenatal yoga and childbirth education world, I associated childbirth
October 22, 2009
Breathing for Labor, A Yogic Point of View
I am going to go out on a limb and say: “I strongly believe the
October 13, 2009
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