03 Aug Tuesday Tip: Epsom Salt
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...
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13 Jul The 4th Trimester: Making the Choice for Self Care With Postnatal Yoga
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...
06 Jul Better Birth; Eliminating Intrauterine Constraint
What makes some births faster than others? Often, it is the baby’s position in the pelvis. Optimal position is when the baby is head down, with its chin in line...
22 Jun “Freezing” the Biological Clock
Guest Blogger: Ali Epstein Delaying motherhood is a common topic for discussion among women and their partners, especially in cosmopolitan areas like New York City, where ambition and high achievement are...
15 Jun Study: Yoga During Pregnancy: Effects on Maternal Comfort, Labor Pain and Birth Outcomes.
I am a bit of a self proclaimed geek! I love to examine studies and findings that are related to childbirth education and prenatal yoga. I spend countless hours reading...
08 Jun U.S. Birth Practices: Are They Traumatizing Our Women?
In a recent Teacher Training weekend, one of the trainees opened up about a conversation she had with her father. When she started to share some of her new ideas...
27 May Video Blog: Dealing with Calf Cramps
Deb Flashenberg, founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center, talks about a common ailment of pregnancy, calf cramps. She discusses why it happens and what can be done to...
17 May Mommybites: Are You With the Right Doctor?
Who and how you choose your care provider will greatly effect the outcome of your birth. Many women choose to stay with the OB/GYN they have used for years for...
04 May Video Blog: Acid Reflux!
Deb Flashenberg, founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center, talks about a common alignment of pregnancy, acid reflux. She discusses why it happens and what can be done to...
04 May Tuesday Tip! “I Get By with a Little Help From My Friends”
During and after pregnancy are great times to call upon your friends for a little extra help. Mamas-to-be When you are at a loss of what kind of stroller to get or...