Birth
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Station NOT Dilation!
It’s not just about dilation—station matters too! Station refers to how low the baby is in the pelvis, and it’s a key factor in knowing when to push. Laboring down and waiting for a lower station can help conserve energy and avoid unnecessary interventions.
Birth
Community Birth Story: Power, Surrender and Opening with Lina Lum
Sharing birth stories matters. It’s an opportunity to support and inspire one another during a transformative time. Each new parent
July 29, 2020
Postpartum
Navigating Constant Togetherness as Parents and Partners
During these unusual times, we are asking so much more of ourselves, our partners and our children. How much constant
July 21, 2020
Mothering
Development, Emotional, and Social Milestones with Nekole Eaton of Kids OT Help
Have you ever wondered what the appropriate milestones are for your baby? What is there to do if your child
July 14, 2020
Mothering
Baby-Led Weaning: When and How to Start Solids with Solid Starts founder Jenny Best
Part of parenting is learning through mistakes. Personally, I could write a book on the missteps I’ve taken despite thinking
July 8, 2020
Mothering
Making Work-Life Balance Easier with Lauren Smith Brody
Adjusting back to work has always been a concern for new parents. Today, in a time of a pandemic where
July 1, 2020
Childbirth Education
Babies After 35
A magic alarm does not go off and cripple your eggs the morning you turn 35 years old. But why
June 24, 2020
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: How to Talk About Birth Trauma
This week on Yoga|Birth|Babies we’re taking a break from our expert lead interviews and focusing on a birth story from
June 17, 2020
Mothering
Ups and Downs in Motherhood with Dayna Kurtz
For the past few months, I’ve been gravitating towards the subject of motherhood devouring podcasts, books, and articles on the
June 10, 2020
Childbirth Education
Improving the Birth and Health Outcome for Black Moms and Babies
“There is a significant amount of evidence that shows that healthcare providers hold stereotypes based on a patient’s race, class,
June 3, 2020
Mothering
The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby with Debra Pascali Bonaro
Why does society accept the deeply embedded belief that mothers can’t be sexy? Saturday Night Live just re-aired their “Mom
May 27, 2020
Mothering
Loss, Grief, Anxiety and Isolation During Pregnancy and Parenthood
Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, are often a time of family gatherings and celebrations. But now during this unprecedented time,
May 20, 2020
Birth
Understanding Telehealth with Eugenia Montesenos
Telehealth has become the norm while social distancing is being respected. This can leave some new and expectant parents anxious
May 13, 2020
Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding and Epidurals with Dianne Cassidy
Did you know there is a correlation between breastfeeding issues and epidurals? The continuous IV fluid given to birthing people
May 6, 2020
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Birthing During a Pandemic
Can you imagine giving birth and entering postpartum in the middle of a pandemic? Candice Baehr faced this exact scenario.
April 29, 2020
Childbirth Education
Hypnobirthing with Kristy Rodriguez
The hormonal blue print needed to move labor forward has a few requirements. For the body to function well in
April 22, 2020
Birth
Processing Your Birth Story with Nikki Shaheed
Everyone who gives birth shall forever carry their story imprinted deep within. For some, the memories brings joy, others unresolved
April 15, 2020
Mothering
Preparing for Postpartum During COVID-19 with Grace Veras Sealy
Bringing home a baby during a pandemic has unique challenges. New parents can no longer rely on the help and
April 8, 2020
Childbirth Education
Birth Flow and Balance with Gail Tully of Spinning Babies®
Have you ever wondered why some births are fast and furious while others slowly putter along? Many times it has
April 1, 2020
Birth
Pregnancy and Birth During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Pregnancy and being a brand new parent inherently carries a fair amount of anxiety and uncertainty. Add in an unprecedented
March 22, 2020
Birth
Community Birth Story: Strength, Endurance, and Surrender with Hess Kim
What if your birth fell well beyond any preconceived vision of possibility? What if it took so many twists and
March 18, 2020
Birth
Transformed by Birth with Britta Bushnell
Birth. Rarely does it unravel as planned or expected. The uncertainty and loss of control can be very challenging for
March 11, 2020
Postpartum
Understanding Postpartum Hormones with Aviva Romm M.D.
Have you ever wondered why postpartum people wake up with night sweats? Or find their hair falling out? Did you
March 4, 2020
Birth
Comfort for Birth with Yiska Obadia
Approximately 60% of pregnant people will receive an epidural. With those receiving epidural analgesia, up to 10% of those people
February 26, 2020
Yoga
Who’s Responsible: Student or Teacher? with Bec Conant
Is it fair for yoga teachers to assume that if their pregnant student had a practice prior to pregnancy, they
February 19, 2020
Birth
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
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
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
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