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Birth Story: An Early Surprise; Life in the NICU with Allie Dunbar
Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies we have one of my favorites: a community birth story. My guest today is Allie Dunbar. Allie is
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
Mothering
“Sitting the Month”, Honoring the First 40 Days of Postpartum with Dr. Lily Yu Gillespie
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the first 40 days after birth is honored by “sitting the month.” It’s a time of
May 12, 2021
Birth
The Secret to Preparing For Birth: Know Your Enneagram Type with Cortney Clegg and Stephanie King
We all have certain character traits that define our nature and help us predict how we will respond in different
May 5, 2021
Birth Stories
From Stage to Stroller and Back Again with Megan Fairchild
For the majority of people, pregnancy won’t cause your career to come to a screeching halt. Now imagine that your
April 28, 2021
Birth
Trust Your Body and Release Control During Pregnancy & Birth with Dr. Carly Snyder
During pregnancy and birth a certain level of anxiety is to be expected as much is unknown and many things
April 21, 2021
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
Community Story: Balancing Birth, Family and Work with Rachel Nicks
“Beautiful things may be on the other side of fear and discomfort.” This is Mirror trainer, birth doula and prenatal
April 14, 2021
Mothering
Effective Strategies for Common Parenting Challenges with Dr. Heather Maguire
Parenting has been a very humbling experience. My children are incredible teachers showing me where I lack patience and need
April 7, 2021
Birth
Myths & Realities of Debated Pregnancy & Birth Topics with Dr. Shannon Clark
There are so many resources to gather information about pregnancy, labor and birth. How do you know what’s accurate and
March 31, 2021
Postpartum
Solutions for Breastfeeding Problems with Kelly Euperio
Sixty percent of new parents don’t breastfeed for as long as they intended, according to the CDC (Center for Disease
March 24, 2021
Mothering
Postpartum Story: The Birth of A Parent with Melissa Macleod
The birth of a child not only represents the start of a new life for the baby, but a new
March 17, 2021
Postpartum
Mom Burnout. Are We Failing Mothers? with Diana Spalding
It was a year ago this week, that the US shuttered by the force of COVID-19, leaving in it’s wake
March 10, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Pregnancy, Postpartum, Body Image and Disordered Eating with Catie Lynch
Watching one’s body change dramatically over a matter of months can feel disconcerting. Combine that with a history of disordered
March 3, 2021
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Accepting A Change of Plans with Caroline Williams
Sharing community birth stories offers an intimate connection between one parent and another. Sharing birth stories can be a form
February 24, 2021
Mothering
Introducing Anti-Racism to Your Kids with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
As parents, we aim to raise our children to be good people. Inclusive, respectful people that help move humanity forward.
February 17, 2021
Postpartum
Preparing the Pelvic Floor and “Core” for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Patricia Ladis
The term “core” is thrown around a lot in the fitness and yoga world. But what does it really mean?
February 10, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Birth Inequities in the US with Rhea Williams
The reality of birth inequities in the US is not merely an opinion; it is a fact. Women of color
February 3, 2021
Pregnancy
Preventing Birth Defects with Dr. Rahul Gupta
Birth defects, defined by the March of Dimes, are structural changes that affect one or more parts of the body
January 27, 2021
Mothering
Coping with a Colicky Baby with Jackie DelVecchio
Many pregnant people envision the early days of parenthood snuggled close with their new cooing baby. But, what happens when
January 20, 2021
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Having a Hospital Birth Using Hypnobabies with Cat Acquaviva
Community has always been a central part of the PYC methodology. We come together as a community to support one
January 13, 2021
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Scary Things Newborns Do That Are Totally Normal with Dr Tracey Agnese
If you haven’t spent a lot of time around a newborn some of their behaviors and habits may seem bizarre
January 6, 2021
Mothering
Life With A Newborn: Thriving And Surviving The First Weeks With Meema Spadola.
Frequently students return to class and express how blindsided they felt by the demands of the first few weeks of life
December 30, 2020
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Finding Birth Flow Within A Hospital Setting with Adriana Lozada.
Birth has so many unknowns including not fully knowing the scenario and care provider you will be encountering upon entering
December 23, 2020
Birth
Due Dates & Induction with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins
Due dates, that looming day etched in your mind when your journey through pregnancy will come to an abrupt ending. But
December 16, 2020
Birth
Supporting Queer, Trans, Non-Binary Folks in Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum with Beth Hardy
In a world that often categorizes people and events in a binary manner, those who fall beyond the binary often
December 9, 2020
Postpartum
Healing From A Cesarean with Sara Reardon and Jessica Reale
Cesarean sections rank among the top surgical procedures given in the US. Currently, one third of American babies are born
December 2, 2020
Yoga
Being Transformed by Birth and Yoga with Mado Hesselink
In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies we dive into the topics I love most, yoga, birth and babies! Renowned yoga teacher,
November 25, 2020
Mothering
How to Overcome Mom Guilt, Martyr-Mode, and Perfectionism with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD
Why do so many mothers suffer from mom guilt, martyr-mode, and perfectionism? In this episode of Yoga | Birth |
November 18, 2020
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Environmental Health & Your Pregnancy with Dr. Aly Cohen
Did you know there are 90,000 chemicals that we are surrounded by, on a daily basis, that may impact your
November 11, 2020
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Pregnancy As A Queer Person and Woman of Color
When Catalina reached out to share her birth story, I was struck by the powerful words she used to describe
November 4, 2020
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