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Everything you want to know about your water breaking!
Learn everything you need to know about your water breaking and what to do if it breaks spontaneously or prematurely.

My Water Broke, Now What…and Other Things To Think About!
Not long ago, a student returned to postnatal yoga after having giving birth to her

Postpartum Depression
Not long ago, I was speaking with a friend about her experience right after her
Understanding the Model of Care : Doctor and the Midwife
This article originally appeared on Mommybites.com, November, 11th 2015. For many women there seems to be

The MUST Have Talk BEFORE Birth!
Published in International Doula, Volume 17, Issue 4 2009 Recently I was at a couple’s

Asking Permission To Birth Your Baby?!?
About 12 years ago, while I was earning my doula certifications, I attended a birth

5 Ways I Have Remained (Somewhat) Sane As a Mother
BY G. H. I saw the photo this drawing is based on, taken by @daniloxton

7 Steps to Surviving Early Motherhood
The first few weeks of motherhood can be daunting and throw even the most confident,

Yoga and Parenthood
Originally posted on teach.yoga When I was pregnant, I was delusional about how my yoga

Why I Chose A Home Birth
While I was pregnant, I kept my birth choices private. I am a prenatal yoga

Preparing Your PARTNER For Birth!
Much of the literature and information pertaining to the unfolding of birth is geared towards
Lessons from my Daughter
BY G.H. Using Motherly Intuition & Snippets of Parenting Books I Say I’ll start Reading

Is Labor Hard?
Ask someone to explain their vision of a laboring woman and you are likely to

Planning Your Birth BEFORE You Are Pregnant
I am going to throw out an idea that may sound completely crazy to many
Shara’s Birth Story
My birthing story begins with my husband… I mean where else can it really

Station NOT Dilation!
Watch most movies or TV shows that show a hospital setting where a woman is

Defending The Doula
A few nights ago, I was quietly lying in bed reading when I stumbled upon

Vulnerability and Birth
Since my decision to start a podcast, I have been devouring as many different podcasts

Is Your Fitness & Yoga Routine Helping or Hindering Your Birth?
One of my students recently forwarded me a link to a very pregnant yogini doing

Preparation and Acceptance for the Birth of a Mama: Andrea’s Birth Experience
By Andréa Takacs-Carvalho (thegaiahealer on Instagram) My son’s birth story started on the day I met my

The Language of Labor and Birth
Have you ever stopped to think about the power and ripple effect the words you

Tuesday Tip: Body Work!
In conjunction with a exercise, healthy diet and good prenatal care during pregnancy, body work

Too Loose or Too Tight? What is Going On With Your Pelvic Floor?
Perhaps I should stop using the word “Kegel” when referring to pelvic floor work. I

Tuesday Tip: Remember You Are Still You- Not Just “Mommy”.
All of a sudden, you are no longer being called by your first name by

“Freezing” the Biological Clock
Guest Blogger: Ali Epstein Delaying motherhood is a common topic for discussion among women and

Study: Yoga During Pregnancy: Effects on Maternal Comfort, Labor Pain and Birth Outcomes.
I am a bit of a self proclaimed geek! I love to examine studies and
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