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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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What Happens During Labor? The Stages of Birth Explained
Watching labor unfold can feel overwhelming. Learn how breath supports each stage of labor and how prenatal yoga prepares you for birth.
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How Vinyasa Yoga Can Teach You To Give Birth
I started teaching prenatal yoga almost 16 years ago. At the time, yoga had not become
October 10, 2016
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Why Take Childbirth Education OUTSIDE the Hospital
Since I first opened the doors for Prenatal Yoga Center, childbirth education classes has been
September 14, 2016
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Prenatal Yoga: A Passage Way to Empowerment
Originally published on Endangered Bodies While the inspiration to first step onto the yoga mat
August 16, 2016
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Postpartum Depression
Not long ago, I was speaking with a friend about her experience right after her
July 27, 2016
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
July 8, 2016
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The MUST Have Talk BEFORE Birth!
Published in International Doula, Volume 17, Issue 4 2009 Recently I was at a couple’s
June 20, 2016
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Asking Permission To Birth Your Baby?!?
About 12 years ago, while I was earning my doula certifications, I attended a birth
May 23, 2016
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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
May 16, 2016
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7 Steps to Surviving Early Motherhood
The first few weeks of motherhood can be daunting and throw even the most confident,
May 9, 2016
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Yoga and Parenthood
Originally posted on teach.yoga When I was pregnant, I was delusional about how my yoga
April 24, 2016
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Why I Chose A Home Birth
While I was pregnant, I kept my birth choices private. I am a prenatal yoga
April 18, 2016
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Preparing Your PARTNER For Birth!
Much of the literature and information pertaining to the unfolding of birth is geared towards
March 25, 2016
Lessons from my Daughter
BY G.H. Using Motherly Intuition & Snippets of Parenting Books I Say I’ll start Reading
March 23, 2016
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Is Labor Hard?
Ask someone to explain their vision of a laboring woman and you are likely to
February 29, 2016
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Planning Your Birth BEFORE You Are Pregnant
I am going to throw out an idea that may sound completely crazy to many
February 16, 2016
Shara’s Birth Story
My birthing story begins with my husband… I mean where else can it really
February 15, 2016
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Defending The Doula
A few nights ago, I was quietly lying in bed reading when I stumbled upon
January 12, 2016
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Vulnerability and Birth
Since my decision to start a podcast, I have been devouring as many different podcasts
December 3, 2015
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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
November 11, 2015
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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
November 10, 2015
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The Language of Labor and Birth
Have you ever stopped to think about the power and ripple effect the words you
October 20, 2015
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Tuesday Tip: Body Work!
In conjunction with a exercise, healthy diet and good prenatal care during pregnancy, body work
September 29, 2015
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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
September 10, 2015
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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
August 4, 2015
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“Freezing” the Biological Clock
Guest Blogger: Ali Epstein Delaying motherhood is a common topic for discussion among women and
June 22, 2015
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