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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 for pregnancy and birth. But unless the teacher has a strong, specialized education in prenatal yoga (like the teachers here at PYC!) they may fall victim to some common mistakes.
Postpartum
Healing From A Cesarean: What It’s Like and How To Optimize Your Healing With Sara Reardon And Jessica Reale
April is Cesarean Awareness month, and since roughly one third of American Babies are born this way I thought this
April 20, 2022
Birth
What’s It Like To Heal From A Vaginal Birth? with Morgan Michalowski
As expectant parents we spend so much time preparing for birth and life with a baby, often we forget about
April 13, 2022
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Processing a Fast Birth with Alisone Bonafos
If you could choose between a short, fast labor or a long, slow labor, I’m guessing you would choose short
April 6, 2022
Mothering
Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple
The vaccination schedule for your baby can feel daunting. It also may seem a little strange, you might wonder why
March 30, 2022
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
Why We MUST Talk About How We Really Feel About Parenting with Rachel Bailey
Parenting. Let’s talk about it. Whether your child is 6 days or 6 years old parenting can lead to a
March 23, 2022
Yoga | Birth | Babies
How To Financially Prepare for a Baby with Chelsea Brennan
Having a baby is expensive! So, how can we prepare for the expected and unexpected costs that come with having
March 16, 2022
Childbirth Education
Tearing Versus An Episiotomy with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat
You may have heard it’s easier to repair a straight and even cut as opposed to a jagged tear from
March 9, 2022
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
Understanding Attachment and Bonding with Your Baby with Bethany Warren, LCSW, PMH-C
Meeting your baby for the first time is love at first sight right? For many of us, this isn’t the
March 2, 2022
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Home Birth with Erin Amato
Community birth stories are incredibly special. Not only is it an honor to be a part of your journey in
February 23, 2022
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
Group B Strep (GBS): What Is It & What If I Have It? With Dr. Tara M. Randis
Did you know that 1 in 4 pregnant people carry Group B Strep (GBS)? You might be wondering why we
February 16, 2022
Yoga | Birth | Babies
How Stress Affects Your Pelvic Floor with Hayley Kava PT, MPT
If speaking in front of a group of people, taking an exam, or being in a new place ever left
February 9, 2022
Mothering
Containerize Your Life & Create More Time with Rachel Nielson
I don’t know about you, but as a parent I’m busy! It seems there’s never enough time in the day
February 1, 2022
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Twin Birth with Jenny Campbell
Birth stories can be an incredibly powerful tool to prepare for your upcoming birth experience. As we learn in today’s
January 26, 2022
Mothering
Supporting Formula Fed Babies & Parents with Dr. Bridget Young
There is so much information about supporting breastfeeding right now, particularly on social media. With its current popularity as something
January 19, 2022
Birth
Know Your Options: Pain Meds During Labor with Rachel Salem CRNA
No matter which way you may be leaning in terms of pain meds during labor, it’s important to know all
January 11, 2022
Mothering
Shame Proof Parenting with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW
For those who have sweat through your child having a full on meltdown in the middle of Target. For those
January 4, 2022
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: A Tale of Two Births: One Cesarean and One Vaginal with Meredith Raucher Sisson
In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, Meredith Raucher Sisson, shares her story of two very different births; neither one “better” than
December 29, 2021
Postpartum
Postpartum Hormones Explained With Aviva Romm M.D.
Throughout pregnancy, your hormones are surging. Your estrogen is up 1000 fold, progesterone has increased 10 fold and relaxin is now present.
December 22, 2021
Mothering
Managing Tantrums According To Science with Dr. Cindy Hovington
Nobody likes when their child has a melt down. Wouldn’t you like to have a better understanding of what triggers
December 15, 2021
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Breech Baby, Cesarean Birth with Christa Nader
Imagine teaching prenatal yoga for years and envisioning how your birth will unfold. Then learning that your baby is breech
December 8, 2021
Postpartum
Diastasis Recti and the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Sarah Duvall
Diastasis recti and the pelvic floor have fortunately become part of the conversation in prenatal and postpartum wellness. With knowledge
December 1, 2021
Mothering
Am I More Than A Parent? with Katherine “Kat” Casey
Have you ever looked at an old picture of yourself before kids and thought about how much your life has
November 24, 2021
Childbirth Education
Babies, Birth Flow And Balance The Spinning Babies® Way with Gail Tully
I recently returned the Spinning Babies Parent Educator Training and have been so inspired by the work that I wanted
November 17, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
The Importance of Postpartum Education with Dr. Jane Shomof
As a childbirth educator, I am thrilled that I see so many people putting thoughtful effort into learning about their
November 10, 2021
Birth
Getting the Support You Need Throughout Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum with Jada Shapiro
Did you know that the memory of your birth and your satisfaction with it directly correspond to how you perceive
November 3, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Do Yoga & Nutrition Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant? with Kendra Tolbert
How much have you thought about preparing your body for conception? Did you know that you can boost your fertility
October 27, 2021
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Unexpected Cesarean with Elisa Galassi
Back in July, at 37 weeks pregnant, Elisa, attended my prenatal yoga class in which we spoke of the importance
October 20, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Is Our Healthcare System Failing Pregnant People & Those Trying to Conceive? with Nathalie Walton
It is a privilege to have quality perinatal health care and assistance in conceiving. Unfortunately, due to a myriad of
October 13, 2021
Birth Stories
The Importance of Sharing Your Birth Story with Bryn Huntpalmer
For many years, before formalized childbirth education class, knowledge of birth was transferred to expectant parents through birth stories from
October 5, 2021
Yoga
Understanding Trauma Informed Yoga as a Student and Teacher with Taylor Wray
More than half of adults experience at least one traumatic event in their lives. Up to 45% of new parents
September 29, 2021
Birth
Having A Baby After 35 with Dr. Shannon Clark
There’s a lot of fear surrounding age and pregnancy. It’s as if awakening on your 35th birthday renders you conceptionally
September 21, 2021
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Exploring Your Choices In Childbirth with Kate Meredith
Pregnancy and new parenthood are often isolating and people are feeling it now more than ever. This is one of
September 15, 2021
Mothering
How to Have a Kid and Life: A Survival Guide with Ericka Sóuter
Can you have a child and a life? That question is answered by this week’s guest, Ericka Sóuter, journalist and
September 8, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Is That Normal? What To Expect From A Newborn with Dr. Tracey Agnese
Newborn babies have some peculiar quirks, habits, and bodily functions. If you’re entering parenthood unfamiliar with what’s normal and what
September 1, 2021
Birth
How To Approach Your VBAC With Confidence with Meagan Heaton of VBAC Links
VBAC’s are a birth option that one comes to with a great deal of preparation and planning. If this is
August 25, 2021
Mothering
How To Help Your Baby Sleep with Becca Campbell
Have you ever thought about how lack of sleep affects you? Brain fog? Irritability? Now think about how that lack
August 18, 2021
Birth
Healing from a Traumatic Birth with Kristin Lasseter, MD
1 in 3 new parents report their birth as traumatic. This leaves a tremendous amount of new parents adjusting to new
August 11, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Top 10 Breastfeeding/Lactation Episodes!
My podcast Yoga | Birth| Babies began as a passion project in 2016 and now in 2021 we have over
August 8, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
How To Help Your Pelvic Floor with Rachel Parrotta, DPT
At PYC we discuss the pelvic floor in every prenatal yoga. We talk about the importance of balance, the need
August 3, 2021
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: How to trust yourself and the power of birth with Julia Motyka
There is power in sharing and hearing birth stories from people in your community. It can bring confidence to those
July 28, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Food Guidelines, Intuitive Eating, and Orthorexia with Victoria Myers
If you’re confused or overwhelmed not knowing what you should or shouldn’t eat while pregnant, how to work around nausea
July 21, 2021
Postpartum
Skincare During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Marisa Garshick
I would venture to bet you’ve been pretty mindful about what you eat and drink throughout your pregnancy and postpartum,
July 14, 2021
Birth
How Does Stress Affect My Pregnancy? with Parijat Deshpande
There’s a reason this podcast caught your eye, likely because you’re feeling a bit stressed and want to know how
July 7, 2021
Childbirth Education
Everything You Need To Know About Being Induced with Trish Ware
Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant people will be induced. With rates this high, understanding induction and all it entails can
June 30, 2021
Mothering
The Ultimate Guide To Sex After Baby With Debra Pascali Bonaro Revisited!
Do you remember the Saturday Night Live skit about “Mom Jeans”? It pokes fun at “moms” and emphasizes that once
June 21, 2021
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Don’t Ever Let Me Forget How Strong I Am with J Stewart
J came back to postnatal yoga and shared that she faced two monumentous moments of struggle and surrender during her
June 16, 2021
Mothering
Toxic Metals in Commercial Baby Food & Baby’s First Foods with Malina Linkas Malkani
You may have seen the February 2021 Congressional Report stating there are toxic metals in commercial baby. It definitely made
June 9, 2021
Postpartum
Nutrition for Diastasis Recti with Alexandra Paetow
When working to heal diastasis recti, most people think of physical exercises to repair the damage. However, nutrition can also
June 2, 2021
Birth
Community Birth Story: A Surprise Ending with Cindy Walters
What do you do when your birth is going well then very suddenly isn’t? That’s the path Cindy’s birth took. To give
May 26, 2021
Birth
Failure to Progress In Labor with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins
Failure to progress in labor. Can we all agree this is a horrible name and can impact someone’s view of
May 19, 2021
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