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Why We Need to Stop Labeling the “Difficult” Child with Nina Essel, LCSW
Today we’re diving into a topic that’s very close to my heart. Along with being a parent of a child often labeled as “difficult,” I
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Epidurals with Dr. Claire Sandberg
An epidural is a very familiar term for most, but how much knowledge do people have about it? With
February 12, 2020
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Surrogacy: Helping To Create a Family with Anastasia Bartlett
Surrogate Carrier: The act of carrying a baby for an intended family. In my opinion, one of the greatest gifts
February 5, 2020
Mothering
All About Adoption with Rebecca Mendel
The path to creating a family can differ for everyone. For some it may require fertility assistance, others a surrogate,
January 29, 2020
Birth
Preparing for Cesarean: A Necessary Conversation with Mary Esther Malloy
Currently in the US, approximately one-third of all babies are born by cesarean. However, it’s interesting to note that when
January 22, 2020
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: The Importance of Self Advocacy with Jessie Katz
Can you imagine the need to be the main advocate for yourself in the middle of labor and directly postpartum?
January 8, 2020
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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
Childbirth Education
JAMA Laboring Down Study: Yay or Nay?
In this episode of Yoga|Birth |Babies, I speak with labor and delivery nurse, doula, Lamaze Childbirth educator and author, Debby
August 7, 2019
Mothering
MotherSHIFT: Supporting Women Through the Identity Shift of Motherhood
Few experiences in life create such a sudden shift on so many deep levels like entering parenthood. In this episode
July 31, 2019
Mothering
RIE Parenting: Is It For You?
It’s not often during an interview I have such a major a shift in perspective on the topic of discussion.
July 24, 2019
Birth Stories
Community Birth Stories: Overcoming Disappointment & Embracing the Uncontrollable
I reached out to Hannah Sarah Faich Dini to be a guest on Yoga | Birth | Babies because chatting
July 17, 2019
Yoga
An Introduction to Trauma Informed Prenatal Yoga
Stepping onto the yoga mat may feel very vulnerable for many people. It’s a time to be present with body,
July 10, 2019
Mothering
Why Children Whine and What to Do About It
If you’re a parent, or simply have been around children, you know the how hard it can be to stay
July 3, 2019
Birth Stories
Life In the NICU
In my Prenatal Yoga and Childbirth Education classes, I stress the importance of having plan A, B, C and D.
June 26, 2019
Birth
Why This Baby Is Breech
What do you do when you’ve prepared for your birth to unfold in a certain direction only to find out
June 19, 2019
Childbirth Education
How To Make A Slow Labor Progress
The number one reason for first time birthing people to have a cesarean is “failure to progress.” Failure to progress
June 12, 2019
Childbirth Education
Improving Birth & Health Outcomes for Black Moms & Babies.
The C.D.C. reports that black mother in the U.S. are 3 to 4 times more at risk of maternal mortality
June 5, 2019
Mothering
Getting Real with Peloton’s Kristin McGee
We’ve all met those people we start chatting with and instantly decide, I want to know more about you. As
May 29, 2019
Birth
An Ancient Map For Modern Birth
Welcome to part two of the Birthing From Within focused podcasts. Recently, I embarked on the path to becoming a
May 22, 2019
Birth
Exploring Birthing From Within
If only there was a way to script out your “ideal” birth and be guaranteed the experience unfolds in that
May 15, 2019
Mothering
The Importance of Community
We’ve all heard “It take a village to raise a child.” And while it sounds like a cliche or catch
May 8, 2019
Yoga | Birth | Babies
The Highly Sensitive Baby & Parent
Did you know that 20% of the population has a unique brain trait called Sensory Processing Sensitivity aka the “highly
May 1, 2019
Mothering
Avoiding the “Mom Rut” In Fashion
I was recently sorting through old pictures of me “pre-children” and noted how cute and put together I was back
April 24, 2019
Mothering
Body Positive Parenting
I wish I could say I have a very loving and peaceful relationship with my body and body image; unfortunately,
April 17, 2019
Postpartum
Incontinence, Prolapse, and the Core, Oh My! A Discussion of These Common Issues.
We all know about the common physical issues of pregnancy and postpartum, an achy back, sore shoulders and tight hips.
April 11, 2019
Birth Stories
How to Find Ease In Complicated Births
What do you do when your birth goes in a completely different direction than expected? How do you recover, find
April 3, 2019
Yoga | Birth | Babies
Demystifying Genetic Prenatal Testing
As the field of genetic testing grows, so do the options for parents to learn more about their baby prior
March 27, 2019
Mothering
Baby Fingers: Baby Sign Language
One of my favorite parts of early motherhood was listening to the scrumptious babble of my new baby. That was,
March 20, 2019
Mothering
Embracing The KonMari Method to Declutter Your Life & Home
I’ll admit, I got a bit of zig when my husband and I went shopping to fill our baby registry.
March 13, 2019
Postpartum
Understanding Core Strength During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Most people who recently birthed a baby experience some level of trying to reignite a relationship with their core muscles.
March 6, 2019
Mothering
The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility
How amazing is it that the documentary, #Period. End of Sentence, a film about menstruation just won an Academy Award!
February 27, 2019
Birth Stories
Meditation & Facing Birth Fear
Have you ever found yourself facing a completely different scenario in life then you were expecting? At 7 months pregnant,
February 20, 2019
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