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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
Easing Back Into a Fitness Routine After Birth
As seen on the Lamaze Giving Birth With Confidence website I remember chatting with a
Some Shots From My Scrapbook
For months I have been referring to my son in several of my blogs. So
Be A Smart Consumer And Educate Yourself!
The other day while breezing through some blogs, I came across an entry on the
Finding the Right Doctor 101: Starting from the VERY Beginning
A friend of mine recently told me about her experience and dilemma with finding the
Pain During Labor
Last Monday night, I was on the panel to speak at an event following the
Skin and Hair During and After Pregnancy
I am thrilled to offer our PYC community a guest blog from Dr. Zoe Veritas,
3 Common Aches and Pains of Pregnancy and How to Fix them!
Pregnancy is ladened with aches and pains. Many of them we can address during our
Balancing Motherhood with Work and Life- the Great Delusion!
When I was pregnant, I fantasized about life after baby and how it would all
Are You Getting The Right Nutrition While Breastfeeding?
I found that a great deal of attention and information was given to me while
Newborn Procedures
There are so many things to consider and learn about when preparing for your upcoming
Making a Hospital Birth More Like Home
Recently, an expectant mother asked me about changing care providers so that she could give
Prenatal Yoga: What Poses Can I Do?
After last night’s class, a new student asked me about some of the poses we
Change Is Not Something We Should Fear.
Today B.K.S Iyengar turns 93. For those that are unfamiliar with this remarkable man, he
Trying to Avoid A Cesarean Birth
The World Health Organization recommends that the cesarean section rate should range between 5-10% for
When You Can’t Have The Birth You Want
For many women, the birth of their baby is not unlike getting married. It is
Eating Chocolate During Pregnancy Can Be Beneficial!
Somewhere nestled comfortably in my nausea-free second trimester I came across a couple of articles
Episiotomy or Natural Tear?
There are so many decisions to consider when approaching birth. Where should you deliver? With
Find Your Advocate
There is a reason for the old saying, “It takes a village!” And in the
Postpartum Depression
Not long ago, I was speaking with a friend about her experience right after her
The Pelvic Floor, Prolapse and Pregnancy
It is quite ironic that I started this blog prior to the labor and delivery
My (42 hour labor) Birth Story
I am a very good example that prenatal yoga will not necessarily guarantee you a
Preparing for Postpartum
Recently I stumbled across an interesting article from The Journal of Perinatal Education titled “New
Surrendering to Pregnancy, Labor and Motherhood
Stretch marks: much to my dismay and efforts, they have invaded my belly region. For
Interviewing Pediatricians
This afternoon my husband and I are going to visit and interview a potential pediatrician.
Childbirth Education Classes Why? When? Where?
I am probably a bit biased about the importance of taking a childbirth education class
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