Childbirth Education
How To Name Your Baby & Choose A Name You Love with Sophie Kihm
Have you been struggling to name your baby? Maybe there’s a name you love but your partner hates, or maybe you’ve named your baby and

Minisode: Preparing for Your Birth
This week on “Yoga | Birth | Babies” I wanted to talk to you about preparing for birth. As a

Plus Size Pregnancy with Bebo Mia founders Bianca Sprague & Natasha Marchand
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Bebo Mia founders, Bianca Sprague and Natasha Marchand. Bianca, Natasha

Turning Pain to Power with Debra Pascali Bonaro
I wanted to re-visit one of my favorite episodes this week. Early on, in the life of Yoga | Birth

Pain for a Purpose in Childbirth with Dr. Judith Lothian
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with author and Lamaze Program Co-Director, Dr. Judith Lothian.

Labor Variations: Prodromal Labor, Back Labor, and Precipitous Birth with Sharon Muza
On this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Lamaze Teacher, labor support doula, and international speaker

5 Questions to ask Your Care Provider Before Birth : A minisode with Deb!
As a doula, I’ve heard this lament time and time again: “I received the name of my doctor from a

The Microbiome with Anne Estes, Phd
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I had the opportunity to speak with microbiome scientist and mom,

Barbara Harper and the Beauty of Water Birth
In today’s episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with internationally recognized expert on water birth and gentle birth and author of

Umbilical Cord 101 with Dr. Mark Sloan
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, Dr Mark Sloan talks all things umbilical cord! He thoughtfully and

Family Centered Cesarean with Narchi Jovic and Suzanne Chesney
With one third of babies being born via cesarean, it is important to understand the process of a cesarean birth.

Pain, Suffering and Trauma in Labor with Penny Simkin
We have a very special episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies to share with you! I had the pleasure

History of Birth with Tina Cassidy
If you’re curious about how your Great Grandmother’s birth may have differed from yours, this is the episode for you.

Terry Richmond: How To Navigate The Hospital System & Have An Empowered Birth
In this episode Deb interviews her doula mentor, former Broadway actress and singer. Currently, Terry is one of NYC’s most

Dancing with the Fear of Birth
This week, Deb discusses the effects of fear on labor, and the importance of taking some time to uncover your

Choices In Childbirth’s Clare Friedrich, Talks Childbirth Advocacy
Prenatal Yoga Instructor, childbirth educator, and Mother of 2 Clare Friedrich talks to Deb about Maternity care in the US,
Deb’s Book Club and Book List!
It’s time for a book club! We’re revisiting a post from 2010, but this time I want to delve back

Better Birth; Eliminating Intrauterine Constraint
What makes some births faster than others? Often, it is the baby’s position in the pelvis. Optimal position is when

NPR: Pain Really Is All In Your Head And Emotion Controls Intensity
Movies, TV and friend’s stories often portray birth as a painful and arduous experience. From the repetition of these external
Doula Do’s and Don’ts
Lately, I’ve been struggling with some of the stories I hear regarding appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior from labor support doulas.

Have A Better Birth; Take Childbirth Education!
In the hecticness of planning for the arrival of a new baby, taking a formal Childbirth Education Class (CBE) sometimes
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