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What Happens During Labor? The Stages of Birth Explained
Watching labor unfold can feel overwhelming. Learn how breath supports each stage of labor and how prenatal yoga prepares you for birth.
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What Happens During Labor? The Stages of Birth Explained
Watching labor unfold can feel overwhelming. Learn how breath supports each stage of labor and
March 10, 2026
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What Is a Doula, Really?
What if every person in labor had someone by their side whose only job was
November 16, 2025
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4 Pain-Coping Techniques That Actually Work in Labor
Discover 4 evidence-based pain coping tools for labor. Time-tested strategies from a doula and prenatal
September 12, 2025
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Why Strength Training Belongs in Prenatal Yoga
To support alignment, ease common pregnancy discomforts, and help students feel strong and comfortable throughout
July 8, 2025
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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
June 13, 2025
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Station NOT Dilation!
It’s not just about dilation—station matters too! Station refers to how low the baby is
May 6, 2025
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Relief Through Movement: A Lesson from My Son’s Toothache!
When we experience pain—whether it’s from an injury, illness, or labor—our instinct is often to
April 1, 2025
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3 Big Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make with Pregnant Students!
Prenatal yoga is a wonderful way to strengthen, create mobility and learn coping skills needed
March 4, 2025
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Most Common Misconceptions About Breastfeeding
Navigating the opinionated landscape of breastfeeding can be a daunting task. It’s easy to feel
February 4, 2025
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Understanding The Hormonal Blueprint of Labor
Learn about oxytocin, beta-endorphins and adrenaline, the hormones of labor, and how they may impact
January 7, 2025
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Yoga and Exercises to Widen Your Pelvis for Birth
The Pelvis is not a fixed entity. There are joints which allow for the pelvis
December 3, 2024
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Considering Induction, Know Your Bishop Score
If you’re considering an elective induction or facing a medical induction, it may be helpful
October 30, 2024
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Water Breaking Before Labor: What to Expect and When Induction Becomes Necessary
Not long ago, a student returned to postnatal yoga after giving birth to her first
September 25, 2024
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Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder and Postpartum Depression(PMAD): Exploring the Differences, Signs & Causes
The World Health Organization estimates that around 13% of people worldwide who have recently given
August 29, 2024
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Why Choose a Midwife?
Prenatal Yoga – A Natural Path toward Working with a Midwife by Risa Klein, CNM,
August 6, 2024
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Postnatal Yoga and Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti (separation of the rectus abdominis) affects all expectant folks to some degree. However,
July 24, 2024
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How Do Epidurals Affect Breastfeeding?
Learn how breastfeeding may be impacted by epidurals and how to alleviate the difficulties they
June 24, 2024
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Placenta Previa and Prenatal Yoga
Learn how to safely modify your prenatal yoga practice and which yoga poses to avoid
May 29, 2024
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Easy Prenatal Yoga Modifications
Discover these easy prenatal yoga modifications and try adding them to your regular yoga practice.
April 30, 2024
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How Your Partner Can Support You During Pregnancy and Birth
Discover effective ways for your partner to support you during pregnancy and labor and explore
March 18, 2024
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Membrane Stripping for Labor Induction: What to Expect, Risks, and Benefits
A few weeks ago, one of my good friends was facing labor induction. She was
February 6, 2024
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Psoas Muscle: How it Affects Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Recovery
Discover the role the psoas muscle plays in pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery and how
January 23, 2024
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Dispelling the Fear About the Umbilical Cord
Discover why umbilical knots and nuchal cords aren’t as concerning you may think and learn
January 2, 2024
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The Benefits of a Postpartum Doula
Learn about what a postpartum doula does and why hiring one can help you to
November 16, 2023
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7 Moves To Prepare Your Pelvis For Birth
Discover seven prenatal yoga poses that can help to prepare your pelvis for birth by
October 12, 2023
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