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. This would effect approximately 45% of pregnant women. A government financed 2011 study carried...
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 batch of aches and pains. Yoga within the third trimester focuses on preparing the body...
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 having an ongoing conversation with a student who has presented me with her very well...
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 4 and well respected birth advocate, presented a fascinating lecture called, "Undisturbed Birth: The Science...
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 she asked her doctor about it and her doctor said it was fine. However, after...
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 ahead. My personal relationship with Rosh Hashanah is very complex. It was on the eve...
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 comings, the behavior I model to my children and my role as a parent. ...
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 of yoga. I met Michele nearly 10 years ago when she and her super...
The term "Natural Cesarean" recently came up in conversation with one of our teachers here at Prenatal Yoga Center. My first reaction was, "Really? How does that work? It seems impossibly cruel to cut into a woman without anesthesia!" The concept intrigued me, so I...
Sleep- A hot and familiar topic to new parents. Some of the first questions people ask upon meeting your new baby are "How is your baby eating? And, how is your baby sleeping?" The glassy, dark circled eyes should be evidence enough to...
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