One of my students recently forwarded me a link to a very pregnant yogini doing extremely advance yoga poses. She asked me my thoughts on this trend. I have to admit, this is something I have been noticing in social media and I am quite...
By Andréa Takacs-Carvalho (thegaiahealer on Instagram) My son's birth story started on the day I met my husband. Previously, I had no desire to be a mother. I never heard the ticking of a biological clock. I also had a great fear of making the same mistakes my parents did....
Have you ever stopped to think about the power and ripple effect the words you say to yourself have? Recently I lead a class focused on asanas that were purposely uncomfortable. All the poses were safe, but we took long holds- about 5 or so breathes,...
In conjunction with a exercise, healthy diet and good prenatal care during pregnancy, body work can really add to a woman’s positive pregnancy and birth experience. Body work can not only help ease and relieve pregnancy related issues but can also help prepare the mom’s...
[caption id="attachment_17608" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Copyright © Kenhub (www.kenhub.com) ; Illustrator: Liene Znotina[/caption] Perhaps I should stop using the word "Kegel" when referring to pelvic floor work. I think the reason I still use this word is because most everyone knows the basic idea of the area...
[embed]https://youtu.be/E9F6pNkD90w[/embed] It's time for a book club! We're revisiting a post from 2010, but this time I want to delve back into these books with the PYC community. We'll be reading one book a month, starting with Ina May's Guide To Childbirth. At the end of the month...
All of a sudden, you are no longer being called by your first name by anyone! Even the guy at the deli is remarking on how cute your new baby is and calling you, “Mommy”. Yes, you have birthed a baby, you have a new...
In the past few years I have come to appreciate all the uses and benefits of magnesium sulfate, aka Epsom salt. First off, I must stress, Epsom salts are sometimes recommended as a laxative; this purpose is NOT appropriate for pregnancy. With that usage off...
Originally published with Choices In Childbirth Many women find themselves surprised by the physical and emotional challenges of the “4th trimester.” This part of the journey into motherhood is often glossed over by friends and family. The focus often shifts from the pregnant mother to the...
What makes some births faster than others? Often, it is the baby’s position in the pelvis. The optimal position is when the baby is head down, with its chin in line with the birth canal, evenly tucked into its chest, and the baby’s spine is...
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