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Pregnancy, birth, and parenthood is a time of innate change and questions. Please enjoy our library of evidence-based articles and practical tips to help support you on your journey.
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Is Your Pelvis Too Small to Birth Your Baby?
One of the most common concerns I hear from expectant parents is, “What if my pelvis is too small to birth my baby?
Dying to Have a Baby?! US is ranked 50!
Take a close look at this chart about maternal mortality and you will see the
February 20, 2013
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Inspirational Birth Pictures
I love writing about birth related topics hoping to inspire, excited and create thought provoking
February 14, 2013
Getting Warm in Winter! video with Deb
Generate some warmth with this gentle flow practice.
January 31, 2013
3 Common Aches and Pains of Pregnancy and How to Address Them
Many women encounter some sort of discomfort during their pregnancy. Here are a few examples
January 29, 2013
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High-Risk Pregnancy and Yoga
A new study, “The Effects of Yoga in Prevention of Pregnancy Complications in High-Risk Pregnancies:
January 18, 2013
January 8, 2013
December 30, 2012
Here’s Your Baby With A Side Of Placenta
The last couple of days I have been talking to my classes about the placenta
December 18, 2012
December 3, 2012
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Understanding “Labor Lingo”
Sometimes walking into a hospital leaves you feeling like you just landed without warning in
November 27, 2012
How Fear Affects Labor and What You Can Do About It
During a recent yoga class I was taking, my teacher discussed our natural reaction to
November 15, 2012
Preparing Your Pelvis for Labor!
Most women spend countless hours preparing for the arrival of their little one. Picking out
November 2, 2012
Embodying Durga
Last weekend, I attended workshop with my former teacher, Shiva Rea. About 10 years ago,
October 16, 2012
Postnatal Yoga and The Power Pose
I recently watched a very interesting TED talk lead by Amy Cuddy, social psychologist. Her
October 12, 2012
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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
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