07 Mar My Second Labor
My first labor with my son, Shay, was an epic 42 hrs. That is 42 hrs from first recognizing there was a pattern to the contractions to my baby being...
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17 Feb 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 relationship of epidural use and the length of the second stage of labor for first...
06 Feb Home or Hospital? Holding the Space for Human Birth: Saraswathi Vedam at TEDxAmherstCollege
I was recently informed of the teachings of an amazing midwife from Cananda, Saraswathi Vedam. Immediately, I went online to listen to her TED Talk. I decided to...
30 Jan The Physical and Family Preparation for “Baby Sister”
I would like to give a special shout out to two ladies that are helping my husband and me as we approach the birth of baby number two and our...
24 Jan 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 she didn't really like her OB. I asked her if she was planning on have...
06 Jan Conscious Relaxation
I recently turned the corner into week 33 of my second pregnancy. What once seemed way off in the future now lies ahead like a big bright neon sign...
10 Dec The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy for Mothers and Children
Guest Blogger Ula Katsoulis, a PYC partner, explains Craniosacarl Therapy and its benefits for moms and children. What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral Therapy is a light, touch therapy that helps the...
06 Dec Everything you want to know about your water breaking!
"How will I know if my water breaks?" is a very common question I receive. Usually followed by, "What do I do if my water breaks?" Based on how often...
08 Nov Explore and Discover in Your Prenatal Practice
Guest Blogger Donna Takeuchi, PYC Prenatal instructor & mom, encourages students to explore and discover both on and off the mat. So much of what we do as humans...
29 Oct VBAC: Interview With A Mother Facing A Decision
With a national average of 30% of US births being done via cesarean section, the decision to try a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) is something many women will face....