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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
3 Common Aches and Pains of Pregnancy and How to Fix them!
Pregnancy is ladened with aches and pains. Many of them we can address during our
March 6, 2012
Placenta Previa and Prenatal Yoga
Last Friday’s class was a bit challenging in juggling the myriad of issues present in
March 2, 2012
Balancing Motherhood with Work and Life- the Great Delusion!
When I was pregnant, I fantasized about life after baby and how it would all
February 23, 2012
Are You Getting The Right Nutrition While Breastfeeding?
I found that a great deal of attention and information was given to me while
February 20, 2012
Newborn Procedures
There are so many things to consider and learn about when preparing for your upcoming
January 30, 2012
Making a Hospital Birth More Like Home
Recently, an expectant mother asked me about changing care providers so that she could give
January 3, 2012
Prenatal Yoga: What Poses Can I Do?
After last night’s class, a new student asked me about some of the poses we
December 29, 2011
Change Is Not Something We Should Fear.
Today B.K.S Iyengar turns 93. For those that are unfamiliar with this remarkable man, he
December 15, 2011
Trying to Avoid A Cesarean Birth
The World Health Organization recommends that the cesarean section rate should range between 5-10% for
December 8, 2011
When You Can’t Have The Birth You Want
For many women, the birth of their baby is not unlike getting married. It is
November 17, 2011
Eating Chocolate During Pregnancy Can Be Beneficial!
Somewhere nestled comfortably in my nausea-free second trimester I came across a couple of articles
November 8, 2011
Episiotomy or Natural Tear?
There are so many decisions to consider when approaching birth. Where should you deliver? With
October 28, 2011
Find Your Advocate
There is a reason for the old saying, “It takes a village!” And in the
October 21, 2011
Postpartum Depression
Not long ago, I was speaking with a friend about her experience right after her
October 7, 2011
The Pelvic Floor, Prolapse and Pregnancy
It is quite ironic that I started this blog prior to the labor and delivery
September 27, 2011
My (42 hour labor) Birth Story
I am a very good example that prenatal yoga will not necessarily guarantee you a
August 5, 2011
Preparing for Postpartum
Recently I stumbled across an interesting article from The Journal of Perinatal Education titled “New
July 1, 2011
Surrendering to Pregnancy, Labor and Motherhood
Stretch marks: much to my dismay and efforts, they have invaded my belly region. For
June 24, 2011
Interviewing Pediatricians
This afternoon my husband and I are going to visit and interview a potential pediatrician.
June 10, 2011
Childbirth Education Classes Why? When? Where?
I am probably a bit biased about the importance of taking a childbirth education class
June 3, 2011
Over Exhaustion During Pregnancy: What to do?
I feel very fortunate that I have a fair amount of control over my work
May 26, 2011
Is Pregnancy Public Domain?
Over the past few weeks, it seems that my pregnancy has become public domain for
May 19, 2011
The Lost Art of Touch
About three and a half years ago, I traveled Summertown, Tennessee to study at the
May 12, 2011
Medical Intervention, Helpful or Not?
For the past 20 years, labor induction and the cesarean rate in the US has
May 5, 2011
Long Labors
The other night, my husband (Joey) and I were discussing our close friend’s labor. For
April 13, 2011
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