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Diastasis recti (separation of the rectus abdominis) affects all expectant folks to some degree. However, some birthing parents will experience greater ab separation than others and as such, may want to take steps to heal it or know how to prevent it from becoming worse. In this post we will discuss what yoga poses may […]
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Learn how breastfeeding may be impacted by epidurals and how to alleviate the difficulties they may cause.
How Do Epidurals Affect Breastfeeding? Read More »
Learn how to safely modify your prenatal yoga practice and which yoga poses to avoid if you have placenta previa.
Placenta Previa and Prenatal Yoga Read More »
Discover these easy prenatal yoga modifications and try adding them to your regular yoga practice.
Easy Prenatal Yoga Modifications Read More »
Discover effective ways for your partner to support you during pregnancy and labor and explore partner-friendly prenatal yoga positions for laboring together.
How Your Partner Can Support You During Pregnancy and Birth Read More »
A few weeks ago, one of my good friends was facing labor induction. She was a week beyond her estimated due date and her doctor wanted to induce 10 days past. My friend had tried just about everything to get things moving. I had asked her if her doctor had tried stripping her membranes (also
Membrane Stripping for Labor Induction: What to Expect, Risks, and Benefits Read More »
Discover the role the psoas muscle plays in pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery and how to release tension from it.
Psoas Muscle: How it Affects Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Recovery Read More »
Discover why umbilical knots and nuchal cords aren’t as concerning you may think and learn more about the anatomy of the umbilical cord.
Dispelling the Fear About the Umbilical Cord Read More »
Learn about what a postpartum doula does and why hiring one can help you to navigate the early days of becoming a parent.
The Benefits of a Postpartum Doula Read More »
Discover seven prenatal yoga poses that can help to prepare your pelvis for birth by increasing its mobility and the strength of its supporting muscles.
7 Moves To Prepare Your Pelvis For Birth Read More »
Learn what a gentle c-section is and find out whether this is the right choice for your birth plan.
Gentle C-Section: What is it & How to do it Read More »
Discover strategies for managing labor pains at night, gain insights into labor patterns, and understand when it’s time to make your way to the hospital.
Navigating Nighttime Labor Pains: What To Do & When To Go To The Hospital Read More »
Discover the differences between a walking epidural and a standard epidural to determine which one would be a better option for your birth.
What is the Difference Between A Walking Epidural & a Standard Epidural? Read More »
Learn the differences between prenatal yoga classes and yoga classes modified for pregnancy. Discover which one works for you!
Discover how to treat pain from breastfeeding that can be caused by repetitive movements and bad posture. Learn how postnatal yoga can help!
Help To Relieve Pain From Breastfeeding With Postnatal Yoga Read More »
Learn about the different fetal positions and how they impact labor and birth. Discover the best yoga poses to do for optimal fetal positioning.
Learn everything you need to know about your water breaking and what to do if it breaks spontaneously or prematurely.
Everything you want to know about your water breaking! Read More »
Discover yoga poses to help relieve prenatal back pain and learn how prenatal yoga can help you to have a more comfortable pregnancy.
How Prenatal Yoga Can Help To Relieve Back Pain In Pregnancy Read More »
A birth team is a group of selected people that assist and support an expectant parent during labor and delivery as well as sometimes the postpartum period too.
What Is A Birth Team & How To Choose The Right Team Members Read More »
Navigation Have you ever wondered why some people’s birth is quick and smooth while others have a long and drawn out labor? How easy or difficult a birth is depends upon the baby’s position and the balance of the expectant parent’s bones, muscles and soft tissue and ligaments. When the parent’s body is better balanced,
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