Rachel Cedar is the founder of You Plus 2 Parenting & Beyond the Basics of Toddler Development who regularly teaches workshops at the Prenatal Yoga Center. She specializes in helping expectant and new second time parents and parents of toddlers navigate the challenging and often...
Take a close look at this chart about maternal mortality and you will see the sad fact that the US is ranked 50 in the world! Despite the fact that the US spends more on health care per capita than any other nation in...
I love writing about birth related topics hoping to inspire, excited and create thought provoking conversations. But many times a picture can say more then words. Please enjoy! (pic 1) (pic 2) (pic 3) (pic...
If you are considering an elective induction or facing a medical induction with some wiggle room for negotiating a few more days before the induction is determined, it may be helpful to know your Bishop Score. Basically, the Bishop Score is a calculation of 5...
Generate some warmth with this gentle flow practice. ...
Many women encounter some sort of discomfort during their pregnancy. Here are a few examples of common issues and how to find relief. Edema Most women experience some amount of swelling during pregnancy, especially during these hot summer months! This is mainly due to...
Check out this beautiful waterbirth video! It was filmed at the 21 century Henri Surruys Hospital, Belgium in 2007. Mom and baby look so happy and peaceful. Too bad there aren't more hospitals or Birth Centers that offer this kind of option....
A new study, "The Effects of Yoga in Prevention of Pregnancy Complications in High-Risk Pregnancies: A Randomized Controlled Trial," conducted by SVYASA University's Department of Life Sciences in Bengaluru, India just came out last month. The information gathered by the researchers was fascinating and may...
This is not quite the blog I thought I would be writing at the beginning of the New Year. I was planning on announcing my second pregnancy, although many of my students had already figured it out from the slight bulge of my belly,...
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