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Community Birth Story: She Went to a Routine Appointment- and Left with a Baby! with Elena Santoro
Birth doesn’t always begin the way we imagine it will. In this Community Birth Story episode, Deb sits down with Elena Santoro to hear the
YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast
Why Did No One Tell Me This?: The Doulas’ Honest Guide for Expectant Parents with Ash Spivak & Natalia Hailes
The transition into pregnancy, birth, and postpartum often comes with a steep learning curve. Many people come out the other
October 14, 2020
Yoga
The Psoas: Stabilizing Your Spine and Guiding Your Baby with Libby Hinsley, PT
Did you know, the psoas major (there are two of them, one on each side of your spine and pelvis)
October 7, 2020
Mothering
Mom Rage with Minna Dubin
It’s no surprise that with the amount of responsibilities and pressure mothers endure day after day that emotions may rise
September 30, 2020
Birth Stories
Community Birth Story: A Fast, Primal and Confident Birth with Jenn Gross
Studies have shown that hearing positive birth stories can increase one’s confidence in their own upcoming birth. In this episode
September 22, 2020
Childbirth Education
The Peanut Ball and the Pelvis with Cheri Grant the “Peanut Ball Lady”
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Cheri Grant, also known world wide as the
September 16, 2020
Pregnancy
The Science of Covid & Its Effect on Pregnancy with Dr. Marta Perez
In this episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies, I speak with board-certified OB-GYN and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Marta
September 9, 2020
Mothering
Raising Anti-Racist Kids and The Steps Parent Can Take to Start Important Conversations and Change with Dr Beverly Tatum
As parents, we aim to raise our children to be good people. Inclusive, respectful people that help move humanity forward.
September 1, 2020
Childbirth Education
Creating A Respectful and Collaborative Relationship With Your Care Providers & Hospital Staff with Chloe Lubell
Birthing people sometimes feel like they are going into a hospital setting needing to have their guard up to defend
August 26, 2020
Mothering
“Parenting As An Exhausted Parent” & How To Not Lose Your Cool With Your Kids! with Rachel Bailey
Sigh…exhaustion! As a parent, who isn’t exhausted at times? What parent struggles with not losing their cool with their kids
August 19, 2020
Childbirth Education
Lowering the Cesarean Rate with Dr. Neel Shah
If you knew there was a way to successfully lower cesarean rates and create a family-centered birth, would you be
August 12, 2020
Mothering
Navigating Toddler Tantrums and Meltdowns with Big Little Feelings Co-Founders Deena Margolin and Kristin Gallant
I have yet to meet a parent who hasn’t struggled through a child’s tantrum or other challenging moments. Wouldn’t it
August 5, 2020
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