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10 Reasons You Should Do Prenatal Yoga
You may think, “Yoga is yoga! Sure I’m pregnant, but why not go to a general population class and modify poses as needed?” To some
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Understanding the Different Methods of Childbirth Education
A student asked me the other day how she should pick a birthing class. Her
October 5, 2012
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The Importance of Tummy Time!
This September we happily added Ellynne Skove MA, LCAT, BC-DTR, NCC, RPP to our teaching
September 20, 2012
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TENS Machine- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Among the many pain management techniques and methods, there is one that gets little attention
September 11, 2012
Excerpts from ‘Birthing From Within’
A close friend of mine asked for some pregnancy related book recommendations. She is pregnant
September 8, 2012
Cesareans and Prenatal Yoga
Not long ago, one of my students, Wendy, was faced with the fact that her
August 23, 2012
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Breastfeeding In Public
I clearly remember my first outing with Shay when I knew I would end up
August 15, 2012
Why Breastfeeding? Benefits for Mama and Baby
Welcome to August, aka Breastfeeding Awareness Month! To kick off our month long celebration, we
August 6, 2012
Internal Exams: When To Get Them
A new mother came back for postnatal yoga last week. She was absolutely glowing and
July 31, 2012
Birthing Season
Most animals in nature follow an instinctual mating habit that reflects the season. Do we
July 17, 2012
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Calm Eyes Quiet Mind
Recently in class, I was observing the students’ reaction to holding some of the standing
July 6, 2012
The Truth about Cesarean Rates Clip
Great clip about the myths and reality behind the rise of the cesarean section rate
July 3, 2012
Delivered to Obesity?
This is an article from The Week (June 15, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 570 pg
June 28, 2012
The Walking Epidural Versus The Standard Epidural
Recently I was teaching a prenatal yoga class, and as we were discussing concerns at
June 22, 2012
Batteries NOT Allowed
The recent rain has encouraged me to change up my play routine with my son.
June 12, 2012
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NYC and Its “Baby Friendly” Hospitals
In 1991, UNICEF and WHO (World Health Organization) launched the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
June 7, 2012
Finding Your Community
Part of my original vision in creating the Prenatal Yoga Center was to offer a
May 24, 2012
Scratching the Itch: Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Guest Blogger: Our very own, Clare Friedrich! The lovely prenatal yoga teacher who teaches at
May 22, 2012
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Preeclampsia Awareness Month
I love the month of May. The days start to feel longer… there is the
May 10, 2012
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Easing Back Into a Fitness Routine After Birth
As seen on the Lamaze Giving Birth With Confidence website I remember chatting with a
May 7, 2012
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Some Shots From My Scrapbook
For months I have been referring to my son in several of my blogs. So
May 3, 2012
Be A Smart Consumer And Educate Yourself!
The other day while breezing through some blogs, I came across an entry on the
April 26, 2012
Explanation of Fetal Positions; Part 2
Why are some labors long and others quick? One main factor can be the position
April 19, 2012
Finding the Right Doctor 101: Starting from the VERY Beginning
A friend of mine recently told me about her experience and dilemma with finding the
April 12, 2012
Pain During Labor
Last Monday night, I was on the panel to speak at an event following the
March 13, 2012
Skin and Hair During and After Pregnancy
I am thrilled to offer our PYC community a guest blog from Dr. Zoe Veritas,
March 8, 2012
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