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Creating A Safe, Parent Centered, Trauma Informed Birth with Mandy Irby
If you were to describe your ideal birth, I’m guessing that you would describe your care as centered and individualized for you and your family’s
Pregnancy
Understanding “Big Babies” with Rebecca Dekker
A “big baby” is one of the top reasons for a suggested induction for pregnant people. But did you know
December 30, 2019
Postpartum
Breastfeeding 101 with Tamara Hawkins
One of the most talked about subjects at the beginning of every postnatal yoga class is breastfeeding. How is it
December 23, 2019
Mothering
Parenting a Child With Special Needs with Bridget Tichar
What do you do when you realize your child has special needs and considerations? For some parents of children who
December 18, 2019
Postpartum
The Pregnancy Project
The US is the only developed country that does not offer paid maternity leave to new parents. Support for new
December 11, 2019
Postpartum
The 4th Trimester with Kimberly Johnson
The shift from pregnancy to postpartum is unlike any chasm one will ever experience. And while there is often much
December 4, 2019
Mothering
Tongue Tie
It’s possible you’ve never heard of “tongue tie,” but 5% of babies are born with this condition. If your little
November 27, 2019
Mothering
#IHadAMiscarriage
Why is it that so many pregnant people wait until 12 weeks to share the news of their pregnancy? This
November 20, 2019
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Healing Through Birth
Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood can bring up painful triggers and emotions from one’s past. But, for some, can
November 13, 2019
Birth
Life With Twins
How would you react upon finding out you were carrying twins? Shock? Excitement? A bit nervous? A combination of all
November 6, 2019
Yoga
Yoga For Pelvic Health
One of the most commonly used phrases in exercise and yoga is “engage your core.” But what does that even
October 30, 2019
Mothering
Postpartum Psychosis
Nobody ever enters parenthood and thinks having a baby would land them in the psych ward. But that is exactly
October 23, 2019
Birth
Birth Plans
Birth plans have gotten a bad name. How can you possibly plan a birth since they rarely go as planned?
October 16, 2019
Childbirth Education
What Midwives REALLY Do
The role and practice of a midwife is often misunderstood. Many think this is someone who simply assists medical doctors,
October 9, 2019
Yoga
Yoga, Bands, and Baby!
Laurel Beversdorf has always been a teacher and practitioner who embodies the philosophy of svadyaya (self study) so it was
October 2, 2019
Childbirth Education
Prenatal Weight Shaming
One Wednesday morning, during circle time, a student bravely spoke up about an experience she had at her last prenatal
September 25, 2019
Childbirth Education
All Things Cervix!
It is very possible that until pregnant, you never thought much about your cervix. But once you’re hovering around your
September 18, 2019
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
12 Taboo Postpartum Truths: What You May Need to Know, but Probably Haven’t Been Told.
What happens when the reality of parenthood doesn’t match the expectations, dreams and hopes? It can sometimes leave someone feeling
September 4, 2019
Childbirth Education
Protecting Your Perineum
“I would like a deep, painful tear of my perineum”, said NOBODY! Pretty much in every movie or TV show
August 28, 2019
Birth Stories
A Brutal, Amazing, and Magical Birth
What is it like for a birth doula, childbirth educator, and prenatal yoga teacher to experience birth with so much
August 21, 2019
Yoga
Learn to Surrender Your Yoga Practice
Not long ago, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Yoked podcast with Kelly Sunrose. During the
August 14, 2019
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