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 share this talk with our Prenatal Yoga Center community, because I believe it exposes some...
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 transition from 3 to 4 people in our family. The first person that I...
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 a doula to help navigate the situation since she was not completely confident with her...
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 saying "Labor Impending!" Even though I have already been down this road before, there...
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 central nervous system self-correct its dysfunction and heal naturally. The craniosacral system consists of the cranial...
"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 this comes up in class, I thought this would be a good topic to examine!...
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 is habitual. We do something a certain way because that is how we have always...
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. I recently sat down with Sasha, the mother of 2 year old Charlotte, who is...
Last week in Prenatal class we were discussing going into birth with an open mind and not being attached to a certain birth plan. I referred to this as having plan A, B and C in place! According to the Center of Disease Control, our...
If you have any questions about the benefits of delayed cord clamping, watch this very informative TED Talk. It is fascinating and exciting to learn of how this simple 90 second delay at birth can so greatly benefit your newborn baby. For those who...
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