21 Jan Anxiety, Depression and Pregnancy
A few months ago during the beginning of one our prenatal yoga community classes, a new student caught my attention. I am not sure what it was about her that...
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20 Jan Video Series: Who is at risk for Vitamin K deficiency bleeding?
Please take a moment to watch this informative video series by Rebecca Dekker PhD, RN, APRN founder of Evidence Based Birth on Vitamin K shots and eye ointment for newborns....
15 Dec British Regulator Urges Home Births Over Hospitals for Uncomplicated Pregnancies
New guidelines from Britain's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are now advising low risk women with uncomplicated pregnancies to consider birthing at home with a trained midwife. ...
12 Dec Yoga in the 3rd trimester
Once you turn the corner into your third trimester, you may notice the pregnancy "honeymoon" is over. Your baby's growth is accelerating and you may be experiencing a whole new...
24 Nov Birth: Don’t Push the River, Let It Flow
I will rarely make a blanket statement about birth. However, one thing I can say with certainty is to be open to the unexpected. Recently, I have been...
17 Nov Undisturbed Birth
Several weeks ago, I attended an all day birth lecture with Australian doctor, Sarah Buckley. Dr Buckley, a trained medical professional, author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, mother of...
16 Oct Papaya and Pitocin
A few weeks ago, a student quietly pulled me aside after class to talk to me about my recommendation for papaya enzymes to help relieve her heartburn. She said that...
25 Sep Reflection, Renewal, Rebirth
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This holiday encompasses the reflection of the year past, introspection of challenges overcome and desire for a sweet and resolved new year...
18 Sep TED TALK: Conscious Parenting: Shefali Tsabary at TEDxSF
This short 10 minute TED TALK is powerful and is a MUST watch for all parents and parents-to-be. It made me stop and reflect on myself, my habits, short...
09 Sep Sitting with Discomfort
Not long ago, I was sitting having lunch with my dear friend Michel e discussing everything from kids, to marriage, to work. We eventually made it to the subject...