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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.
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
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: Embracing Your Birth Choices
How might your pregnancy and birth change if you immerse yourself into studying the birth culture in the US? That
February 13, 2019
Birth
Pushing Power: Understanding the 2nd Stage of Labor
The pushing stage of labor rarely looks as it does in the movies! Did you know there are so many
February 6, 2019
Birth
Healing After Birth: Recovering from Birth Trauma
Between 25 and 34 per cent of women report that their births were traumatic. Given this staggering number, how many
January 30, 2019
Mothering
Car Seat Safety
How confident are you with the security of your car seat and basic car seat safety? According to the National
January 16, 2019
Mothering
TheMilkinMama: Hand Expression with Francie Webb
For those who have been caught with out their breast pump or expectantly separated from your baby, you may have
January 9, 2019
Mothering
Practical Advice on Caring for Your Newborn with Ayelet Kaznelson
Bringing home a newborn baby for the first time is perhaps one of the most daunting tasks many people face
December 19, 2018
Childbirth Education
Understanding the ARRIVE study
The headline “The ARRIVE Trial: Induction at 39 weeks leads to lower cesarean rate” may have caught your eye in
December 12, 2018
Mothering
Your Inner Baby Carriage
Have you ever felt like you don’t understand your changing pregnant body? Perhaps you no longer feel like you can
December 6, 2018
Mothering
Rainbow Babies with Jessica Mougis
Approximately 10-25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. With such a high percentage of pregnancies naturally terminating, why is this subject
November 28, 2018
Birth Stories
Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Eating Disorders
One of the three pillars of Prenatal Yoga Center methodology is community, also knows as sangha. Feeling part of community,
November 14, 2018
Childbirth Education
Spinning Babies Founder Gail Tully
Failure to progress is the number one reason first time mothers end up having an unplanned cesarean birth. Many times
October 31, 2018
Mothering
Plan To Support Yourself: The Necessity of A Postpartum Mental Health Check In
With the myriad of nursery decor, strollers and baby gadgets, it is not surprising the amount of time and effort
October 24, 2018
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
When You Suspect a Friend or Loved One is Suffering from PMAD
Have you ever had a friend or family member you suspected was suffering from a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorder
October 17, 2018
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
Gestational Diabetes
According to the Center of Disease Control. gestational diabetes affects up to 10% of pregnancies each year. For those diagnosed
October 10, 2018
Yoga
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,
October 3, 2018
Postpartum
Planning for Postpartum: How to Handle Family and Guests
Planning for Postpartum and How to Handle Family and Guests! You had a baby! Great! Now what?? There are so
September 26, 2018
Childbirth Education
Where to take Childbirth Education
When taking a Childbirth Education class, you may assume that all the information you are receiving is given in hopes
September 19, 2018
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
Understanding Preeclampsia
Ever wonder why at all of your prenatal visits with your care provider you have your blood pressure checked and
September 13, 2018
Birth Stories
Community Birth Stories with Lauren Seidman
An article from Midwifery Today sited a study concluding “Participants who read positive, empowering birth stories reported an average of
September 5, 2018
Childbirth Education
Reducing Unnecessary Cesarean Birth With Dr. Neel Shah
This week we’re continuing to revisit a few of my must listen to episodes! This is such an important issue
August 23, 2018
Childbirth Education
Labor Induction with Dr. Rachel Reed
Summer fun is calling, and I am taking some time off of recording new podcasts to be with my family.
August 15, 2018
Birth
Birth With Confidence
“All birthing people will face a crisis of confidence at some point during a physiological labor.” This one powerful discussion
August 8, 2018
Postpartum
Sex During Pregnancy & Postpartum with The V Club
Navigating a satisfying sex life with your partner during pregnancy and postpartum can be a bit challenging for many. Fear
August 2, 2018
Birth Stories
Community Birth Stories: Getting Past A Bumpy Start with Soul Camp’s Michelle Goldblum
Not every entrance into parenthood is easy and joyful with a soundtrack of birds singing blissfully as you walk carefree
July 25, 2018
Mothering
Matrescence
Matrescence, a seldom heard word that names the shift into motherhood, stemming from the word, adolescence. Funny that the metamorphosis into adolescence
July 18, 2018
Mothering
Motherhood & Identity
The day your child is born, you assume a completely new persona and identity. Many grapple with this shift from
July 11, 2018
Yoga
Meditation with Arden Martin of The Spring Meditation
Reducing stress and depression, increasing self awareness and happiness are just some of the amazing benefits of mediation. In this
June 20, 2018
Mothering
Nanny 101 with Christa Nader of Kith & Kin
Once the dust settles on the new expansion to your family, plans may need to be considered about child care
June 13, 2018
Birth
Epidural 101 with Dr. Claire Sandberg
An epidural is a very familiar term for most, but how much knowledge do people have about it? In this
June 10, 2018
Birth Stories
Community Birth Stories with Kristina Podsiadly
Within the hustle and bustle of NYC, it is essential to find community and support, especially for a new parent.
June 2, 2018
Childbirth Education
Finding the Support You Need in Birth
In this episode of Yoga |Birth |Babies, I speak with Stephanie Heintzeler, midwife, doula, and IBCLC. Stephanie’s vast experience as
May 20, 2018
Mothering
What Do You Really Need For Baby?
Baby stuff everywhere! Why does it feel like having a baby comes with so much equipment and accessories? Have you
May 12, 2018
Yoga | Birth | Babies
All About Breastfeeding’s Lori Isenstadt
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with IBCLC, Lori Isenstadt, from the podcast, All About
May 6, 2018
Mothering
Racial Disparity and its Effect on Breastfeeding and Infant Mortality
In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with accomplished author, health psychologist and International Board Certified
April 25, 2018
Birth
VBAC Facts Founder Jen Kamel
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with the founder of VBAC Facts, Jen Kamel. Jen
April 18, 2018
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