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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
Here’s Your Baby With A Side Of Placenta
The last couple of days I have been talking to my classes about the placenta
Understanding “Labor Lingo”
Sometimes walking into a hospital leaves you feeling like you just landed without warning in
How Fear Affects Labor and What You Can Do About It
During a recent yoga class I was taking, my teacher discussed our natural reaction to
Preparing Your Pelvis for Labor!
Most women spend countless hours preparing for the arrival of their little one. Picking out
Embodying Durga
Last weekend, I attended workshop with my former teacher, Shiva Rea. About 10 years ago,
Postnatal Yoga and The Power Pose
I recently watched a very interesting TED talk lead by Amy Cuddy, social psychologist. Her
Understanding the Different Methods of Childbirth Education
A student asked me the other day how she should pick a birthing class. Her
The Importance of Tummy Time!
This September we happily added Ellynne Skove MA, LCAT, BC-DTR, NCC, RPP to our teaching
TENS Machine- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Among the many pain management techniques and methods, there is one that gets little attention
Excerpts from ‘Birthing From Within’
A close friend of mine asked for some pregnancy related book recommendations. She is pregnant
Cesareans and Prenatal Yoga
Not long ago, one of my students, Wendy, was faced with the fact that her
Breastfeeding In Public
I clearly remember my first outing with Shay when I knew I would end up
Why Breastfeeding? Benefits for Mama and Baby
Welcome to August, aka Breastfeeding Awareness Month! To kick off our month long celebration, we
Internal Exams: When To Get Them
A new mother came back for postnatal yoga last week. She was absolutely glowing and
Birthing Season
Most animals in nature follow an instinctual mating habit that reflects the season. Do we
Calm Eyes Quiet Mind
Recently in class, I was observing the students’ reaction to holding some of the standing
The Truth about Cesarean Rates Clip
Great clip about the myths and reality behind the rise of the cesarean section rate
Delivered to Obesity?
This is an article from The Week (June 15, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 570 pg
Batteries NOT Allowed
The recent rain has encouraged me to change up my play routine with my son.
NYC and Its “Baby Friendly” Hospitals
In 1991, UNICEF and WHO (World Health Organization) launched the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
Finding Your Community
Part of my original vision in creating the Prenatal Yoga Center was to offer a
Scratching the Itch: Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Guest Blogger: Our very own, Clare Friedrich! The lovely prenatal yoga teacher who teaches at
Preeclampsia Awareness Month
I love the month of May. The days start to feel longer… there is the
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