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Deserving of Better Care for Expectant and New Parents; The New ACOG Guidelines

Birth, Childbirth Education, Mothering, Postpartum, Pregnancy

In April 2018, ACOG, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, released a new recommended guideline for Maternal Care.  This new set of suggested protocols has the potential to vastly improve maternal health, which currently has a bleak outcome of 17.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2011, 2012 and 2013 with non- Hispanic black […]

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Racial Disparity and its Effect on Breastfeeding and Infant Mortality

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with accomplished author, health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett.  We dive deeply into an important and timely discussion about racial disparity and the effects of breastfeeding and infant mortality.  Black babies are  more then three to four times likely

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Community Birth Stories with Emeline Foster

Birth Stories, Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Today on Yoga| Birth|Babies I speak with PYC community member, Emeline Foster.  Emeline is a second time mother who openly shares her struggles with deciding if she should have a second cesarean or explore a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).  Emeline is open and honest about her experience and the challenges she faced along with

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Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders with Paige Bellenbaum of the Motherhood Center

Mothering, Postpartum, Pregnancy, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with licensed social worker and Program Director of the Motherhood Center of New York, Paige Bellenbaum.  This deeply honest and moving discussion needs to be heard and discussed with all expectant women, partners and support people. It is reported that 1 in 5 women

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Crunchy Radish founder Miranda Hammer on Nutrition for the New Mama

Mothering, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder of the CrunchyRadish.com, registered dietitian, and natural foods chef Miranda Hammer.  We discuss nutrition, food preferences and aversions during pregnancy, and how to get optimal nutrition for mom and baby.  We also talk about the reality of finding a balanced and healthy

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“Our Babies, Ourselves” Author Dr. Meredith Small

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In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with anthropologist, Dr. Meredith Small, about how our biology, culture and history influence how we parent our children.  In this fun, lively conversation, Meredith and I discus and compare different cultures and their approach to child raring.  Some of the way we care for our children come from

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Taking Charge of Postpartum Health with Dr. Debra Bingham

Mothering, Postpartum, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement, Dr Debra Bingham.  Recently in the news there have been articles discussing the study “Nurses’ Knowledge and Teaching of Possible Postpartum Complications” highlighting the wide range (often lack) of knowledge postpartum nurses

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Big Beings, Little Body: The New Parenting Paradigm with Carrie Contey PhD

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Today on “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator, Carrie Contey.  Carrie and I have a lively and enlightening discussion about why understanding your child’s brain will help you become a better parent.  A helpful episode for parents and caregivers looking for more tools to better understand

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Community Birth Story: Chantal Eder

Birth, Birth Stories, Childbirth Education, Mothering, Postpartum, Pregnancy, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with new mother and yoga teacher, Chantal Eder. We discus the the challenges and joys of pregnancy and new motherhood. Chantal also opens up about her surprisingly unique birth and processing the experience. New and expectant mothers will enjoy Chantal’s candor and relate to

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Lori McAlister founder of Sequencology & Mother of 2

Birth Stories, Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies I speak with acclaimed yoga educator, founder of Sequencology, and mother of 2 Lori McAlister. We talk about how Lori’s practice has evolved over time, how she was able to use yoga to deal with unexpected pregnancy complications, and how she uses the tools of her

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Preparing for Your 2nd and Beyond! with ‘You Plus 2 Parenting’ founder Rachel Cedar

Mothering, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder and creator of You Plus 2 Parenting, Rachel Cedar, MSW.  For any parent facing the daunting task of adding a new baby to your family dynamics, Rachel offers insight and practical tips to help ease this transition.  This episode is wonderful for

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The New York Milk Bank with Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP, IBCLC

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder of the The New York Milk Bank, Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP, IBCLC.  Julie explains how milk banks work, how those who want to donate can, and how babies who need for breastmilk can receive it. In this episode: How Julie got started working with

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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine with Frances Goodwin LAc

Mothering, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

This week on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I had the pleasure of speaking with licensed acupuncturist, Frances Goodwin.  Frances helps demystify how Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help with fertility, pregnancy, induction, breech and postpartum.  Hope you enjoy!     In this episode: What drew Frances to acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The philosophy of

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Meema Spadola on Finding Support After Birth with a Postpartum Doula

Mothering, Postpartum, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Postpartum doula, Meema Spadola.  Meema dives deeply into the the profession of the postpartum doula and all the amazing support they offer.  New and expectant moms, this podcast will be invaluable! Topics covered: *What led Meema to becoming a postpartum doula. *The difference between

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The 4th Trimester: Making the Choice for Self Care With Postnatal Yoga

Mothering, Postpartum

Originally published with Choices In Childbirth Many women find themselves surprised by the physical and emotional challenges of the “4th trimester.” This part of the journey into motherhood is often glossed over by friends and family. The focus often shifts from the pregnant mother to the new baby. This can leave the new mom in

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