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Considering Induction, Know Your Bishop Score
If you’re considering an elective induction or facing a medical induction, it may be helpful to know your Bishop Score. The Bishop score is a
British Regulator Urges Home Births Over Hospitals for Uncomplicated Pregnancies
New guidelines from Britain’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are now advising low
December 15, 2014
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Birth: Don’t Push the River, Let It Flow
I will rarely make a blanket statement about birth. However, one thing I can say
November 24, 2014
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Undisturbed Birth
Several weeks ago, I attended an all day birth lecture with Australian doctor, Sarah Buckley.
November 17, 2014
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Papaya and Pitocin
A few weeks ago, a student quietly pulled me aside after class to talk to
October 16, 2014
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Reflection, Renewal, Rebirth
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This holiday encompasses the reflection of the
September 25, 2014
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Sitting with Discomfort
Not long ago, I was sitting having lunch with my dear friend Michele discussing everything
September 9, 2014
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Sleep Training: One of the BEST Parenting Choices I Have Made!
Sleep- A hot and familiar topic to new parents. Some of the first questions people
July 29, 2014
My Experience in the Hospital System
Last week I had my first experience as a patient in a hospital in over
June 27, 2014
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Super Simple Birth Plan!
I have often heard of nurses and doctors rolling their eyes when a laboring mom
June 17, 2014
Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Body Image
I have never had the healthiest body image, and pregnancy and postpartum have definitely tested
June 6, 2014
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Are Your Birth Options Slipping Away?
I recently had a very lively discussion with my friends and expectant first time parents,
May 2, 2014
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Life After Baby: The Fairy Tale and the Reality
I clearly remember the vision I had of what my maternity leave with my first
April 1, 2014
Second Stage of Labor and the Epidural: Hospitals Need To Rethink Their Guidelines
A recent article in the New York Times has sparked an important discussion about the
February 17, 2014
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The Physical and Family Preparation for “Baby Sister”
I would like to give a special shout out to two ladies that are helping
January 30, 2014
Is There A Relationship Between Childbirth Education & A Mother’s Satisfaction With Her Birth Experience?
An interesting conversation ensued the other day with a long time student. She mentioned that
January 24, 2014
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Conscious Relaxation
I recently turned the corner into week 33 of my second pregnancy. What once seemed
January 6, 2014
The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy for Mothers and Children
Guest Blogger Ula Katsoulis, a PYC partner, explains Craniosacarl Therapy and its benefits for moms
December 10, 2013
Explore and Discover in Your Prenatal Practice
Guest Blogger Donna Takeuchi, PYC Prenatal instructor & mom, encourages students to explore and discover
November 8, 2013
VBAC: Interview With A Mother Facing A Decision
With a national average of 30% of US births being done via cesarean section, the
October 29, 2013
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Cesarean Birth and Its Recovery
Last week in Prenatal class we were discussing going into birth with an open mind
October 24, 2013
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How Movement Can Help You In Labor
Why is it that whenever I see a movie where a woman is in labor,
September 26, 2013
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Baby #2 Is On Her Way and Boy is it Different Than Before!
Wow! Is this pregnancy different from my first! Just the other day, I was walking
September 20, 2013
Pregnancy and Heartburn
Why do pregnant women tend to suffer from acid reflux and heartburn? Because of the
September 9, 2013
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Finding Calmness Within The Chaos
A couple of months ago, a student approached me after class with some constructive feedback.
August 22, 2013
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Building Your “Tool Kit” for Labor
When I teach my Prenatal yoga classes, I like to stress the importance of creating
August 1, 2013
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