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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
My Labor Has Started. Now What?
Very few occasions in life have the expectations and anticipation that compare to those of
May 20, 2008
Get a Move On!
I was talking to one of the students yesterday about freedom of movement during labor.
May 13, 2008
Explanation of Fetal Positions; What Poses Are Beneficial and What Poses Should Be Avoided During Pregnancy
The cervix is opened by the babyÂs head pushing against it with each contraction. You
April 21, 2008
Eating During Labor
Labor is probably not the time you will be requesting a huge steak dinner, but
April 15, 2008
Debunking the Difficult Doula
I have just finished reading ‘And the Doula Makes Four’, an article on doulas and
March 10, 2008
Step Away From the DRAMA!
The other day I was channel surfing and landed on “A Baby Story”. I hear
February 18, 2008
Playing the Field
Last weekend I did a private in-home childbirth education class with one of my students
February 8, 2008
Paging Dr. Feel Good
Massage is one of the most useful tools for non-medicated pain relief I can bring
January 28, 2008
Whose Schedule Are We On Anyway?!
About a year ago I was attending my friend Valerie’s birth. She labored well, and
January 10, 2008
Know the Statistics; Don’t Be One
Several months ago, I constructed a list of 5 questions to ask your doctor before
December 17, 2007
Let Your Monkey Do It
Ina May Gaskin writes in her book, Ina MayÂs Guide to Childbirth, ÂLet your monkey
November 26, 2007
Anyone Over 30 Should Be Dead
Last Saturday night, my husband and I went out with some friend who had just
November 20, 2007
An Ode to the Amish: Childbirth Without Pain
I was just looking over my pages of notes from my trip to The Farm
November 8, 2007
Comfort Measures for Mom: The Inside of My Doula Bag!
Over the last 4 years I have gathered quite a Âbag of tricks that I
October 30, 2007
Sometimes You Need to Just Get Away
Recently I have been feeling uninspired and tired. As much as I love what I
October 14, 2007
The Farm: part I
Three weeks ago I received a phone call from Pamela Hunt at the Farm Midwifery
October 3, 2007
Natural Alternatives to Induce Labor
During this morning’s class, one of the students proudly announced that today was her due
August 23, 2007
Prenatal Yoga: Your Practice on the Mat can Prepare You for Labor
Your active lifestyle has hit a bump in the road. You can no longer continue
July 29, 2007
This too shall pass
This too shall pass, was advice giving to me while I was going through a
July 7, 2007
7 “Tricks of the Trade” to Help You Have a Better Labor!
I have been attending births for almost 4 years and have picked up some trade
June 25, 2007
Happy Fathers Day to the Neglected Warrior
Growing up, my mother was always at the forefront as the caregiver. She was the
June 17, 2007
My Job as a Doula: The Most Rewarding Experience
My journey into this career was quite unexpected. I became a doula after a student,
May 30, 2007
A Mother’s Intentions
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and expectant mothers in the world! I just
May 13, 2007
Prenatal Yoga Center Starts a Blog
Hello World! My name is Deb Flashenberg and I am the Director and Owner of
May 6, 2007
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