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Close your eyes and think about what you hope the first moments after your baby is born will be. You might be imagining cuddles, skin to skin contact, or little one crawling up you for their first feed. However in addition to the cuddles, there are a number of routine procedures your little one will […]
Newborn Procedures Explained with Dr. Tracey Agnese Read More »
I love community birth stories. I think it’s fantastic to hear about a variety of different birth experiences, maybe something different than you’ve imagined or you had. It’s also a wonderful way for me to reconnect with our students and the community at PYC. In this week’s episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies I speak with new Mom,
Community Birth Story: Surrendering to the Unexpected with Hannah Weaver Read More »
Having a baby is expensive, but how much does it really cost? Even with insurance supporting you, there can be a number of surprising costs. So how can parents to be plan for the bill? In today’s episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies I speak to naturopathic doctor Dr. Ashley Burkman whose personal experiences navigating health care costs
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Baby In The US? with Dr. Ashley Burkman Read More »
Welcome back for part 2 of our Mother’s Day Special! Over the years I have had the honor of speaking to some truly incredible professionals in the perinatal field. Choosing my favorite episodes was a difficult task so we decided to release a second episode as our gift to you! In this best of episode
Mother’s Day Special: The Best Of Motherhood (Part 2) Read More »
Sunday is Mother’s Day and we have a very special 2 part episode this week in celebration! In honor and gratitude to all of the mothers and mother figures in our community we put together an episode filled with insight and advice from some of my favorite episodes about motherhood. In this best of episode
Mother’s Day Special: The Best of Motherhood (Part 1) Read More »
I’m so happy that the pelvic floor is finally getting its moment to shine. This incredibly important set of muscles impacts our breath, continence, helps keep our organs in place, and affects our day to day comfort. It certainly deserves our attention! However not all of the information people are sharing about it is factual
Does a Cesarean Birth “Save Your Vagina” & Other Myths Busted with Dr. Janelle Howell Read More »
April is Cesarean Awareness month, and since roughly one third of American Babies are born this way I thought this episode was incredibly important to re-release! Cesarean sections rank among the top surgical procedures given in the US. Since it’s such a common procedure, it can be easy to forget that it’s major abdominal surgery.
As expectant parents we spend so much time preparing for birth and life with a baby, often we forget about the recovery our bodies and minds need after labor. Between our culture and our medical system healing from birth is greatly overlooked and under discussed. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies we turn the attention back
What’s It Like To Heal From A Vaginal Birth? with Morgan Michalowski Read More »
If you could choose between a short, fast labor or a long, slow labor, I’m guessing you would choose short and fast. But a precipitous labor can come with some unexpected complications for both the new parents and baby. In today’s episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies I speak with Alisone Bonafos who joined our community during her
Community Birth Story: Processing a Fast Birth with Alisone Bonafos Read More »
The vaccination schedule for your baby can feel daunting. It also may seem a little strange, you might wonder why a newborn needs to be protected against Hepatitis B? Between frequent visits to the pediatrician and fears you might have over adverse reactions to the vaccines, many parents wonder how they can best support their
Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple Read More »
Having a baby is expensive! So, how can we prepare for the expected and unexpected costs that come with having a child? In this episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies I speak with financial educator and founder of Smart Money Mamas Chelsea Brennan. From getting a clear picture of your current financial state, to understanding how
How To Financially Prepare for a Baby with Chelsea Brennan Read More »
You may have heard it’s easier to repair a straight and even cut as opposed to a jagged tear from vaginal births. But is this something that’s actually supported by medical evidence or merely a falsehood passed down about birth? In today’s episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies I talk to Dr. Heather Jeffcoat DPT all about
Tearing Versus An Episiotomy with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat Read More »
Community birth stories are incredibly special. Not only is it an honor to be a part of your journey in pregnancy, but I love hearing what happened at the birth you were preparing for, as well as how you’re doing postpartum! In today’s episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies I speak to PYC regular and mother of
Community Birth Story: Home Birth with Erin Amato Read More »
If speaking in front of a group of people, taking an exam, or being in a new place ever left you urgently finding the nearest bathroom, you’ve had first hand experience of how stress can impact your pelvic floor. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies I speak with Hayley Kava PT, MPT about the role stress
How Stress Affects Your Pelvic Floor with Hayley Kava PT, MPT Read More »
I don’t know about you, but as a parent I’m busy! It seems there’s never enough time in the day to get through family, work, and personal to do lists. So how can parents accomplish what needs to get done without burning out? As today’s guest Rachel Nielson points out, “time isn’t a naughty child
Containerize Your Life & Create More Time with Rachel Nielson Read More »
Birth stories can be an incredibly powerful tool to prepare for your upcoming birth experience. As we learn in today’s episode, a twin parent may feel like just a foot note in birth books. Through our community birth stories we aim to help illuminate a multitude of experiences. In today’s episode of Yoga |Birth |Babies
Community Birth Story: Twin Birth with Jenny Campbell Read More »
There is so much information about supporting breastfeeding right now, particularly on social media. With its current popularity as something “good moms” do formula or bottle feeding parents are left in the dark. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with doctor of perinatal and pediatric nutrition, Dr. Bridget Young about the stigma around formula
Supporting Formula Fed Babies & Parents with Dr. Bridget Young Read More »
No matter which way you may be leaning in terms of pain meds during labor, it’s important to know all your options so that you can make an informed decision. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Rachel Salem, about all your options for pain medicine during labor. Rachel shares the
Know Your Options: Pain Meds During Labor with Rachel Salem CRNA Read More »
For those who have sweat through your child having a full on meltdown in the middle of Target. For those who have felt judged by others or responsible for your child’s behavior. For those who have felt shame as a parent, this podcast episode is for you. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with
Shame Proof Parenting with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW Read More »
In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, Meredith Raucher Sisson, shares her story of two very different births; neither one “better” than the other just different. Meredith takes us on a journey of what she learned from the birth of her first child and how she reexamined certain choices for her second. She was equally satisfied with
Throughout pregnancy, your hormones are surging. Your estrogen is up 1000 fold, progesterone has increased 10 fold and relaxin is now present. Then you have your baby, the placenta is delivered and your hormones plummet like you are free falling off a mountain top. This major hormonal shift can create havoc for the new parent’s body and
Postpartum Hormones Explained With Aviva Romm M.D. Read More »
Nobody likes when their child has a melt down. Wouldn’t you like to have a better understanding of what triggers tantrums and how to help your child self regulate instead of self implode? In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with neuroscientist and founder of Curious Neuron, Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D. who shares ways to
Managing Tantrums According To Science with Dr. Cindy Hovington Read More »
Imagine teaching prenatal yoga for years and envisioning how your birth will unfold. Then learning that your baby is breech and despite many attempts to turn baby head down, you will need a cesarean birth. This is what happened to Christa. In episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with founder of KITH & KIN, yoga teacher,
Community Birth Story: Breech Baby, Cesarean Birth with Christa Nader Read More »
Diastasis recti and the pelvic floor have fortunately become part of the conversation in prenatal and postpartum wellness. With knowledge comes power, confidence and choices. Pregnant folks and new parents are no longer in the dark about what is happening to their body and can take an active role in helping to restore and heal
Diastasis Recti and the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Sarah Duvall Read More »
Have you ever looked at an old picture of yourself before kids and thought about how much your life has changed? Crossing the threshold into parenthood isn’t about simply adjusting to life with a child. It’s a remarkable transformation to one’s personal identity and how you relate to the world around you and within relationships.
Am I More Than A Parent? with Katherine “Kat” Casey Read More »
I recently returned the Spinning Babies Parent Educator Training and have been so inspired by the work that I wanted to re-release this wonderful and insightful conversation with Spinning Babies® founder, Gail Tully. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, Gail Tully (CPM) explains Spinning Babies® methodology and shares how the baby’s position and the pregnant body impacts the birth flow. She
Babies, Birth Flow And Balance The Spinning Babies® Way with Gail Tully Read More »
As a childbirth educator, I am thrilled that I see so many people putting thoughtful effort into learning about their options for birth and thinking about their birth values. Unfortunately, the same rigor is not often put into postpartum education. Not just how to change a diaper or feed your newborn, but the emotional rollercoaster
The Importance of Postpartum Education with Dr. Jane Shomof Read More »
How much have you thought about preparing your body for conception? Did you know that you can boost your fertility and balance your hormones to support your chances of conceiving through the practice of yoga and nutrition? In this week’s episode of Yoga|Birth |Babies, I speak with award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, registered yoga teacher Kendra Tolbert
Do Yoga & Nutrition Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant? with Kendra Tolbert Read More »
It is a privilege to have quality perinatal health care and assistance in conceiving. Unfortunately, due to a myriad of factors included a broken healthcare system, many people are not able to access the support they need. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with Expectful’s Co-Founder and CEO, Nathalie Walton about the biggest obstacles
More than half of adults experience at least one traumatic event in their lives. Up to 45% of new parents report their birth was traumatic. Given the prevalence of trauma in our population and specifically the perinatal community, it’s important that one’s yoga practice supports healing not further trigger trauma. For yoga teachers it’s necessary
Understanding Trauma Informed Yoga as a Student and Teacher with Taylor Wray Read More »
There’s a lot of fear surrounding age and pregnancy. It’s as if awakening on your 35th birthday renders you conceptionally challenged. But why has that pressure been put on people? What does it really mean to have a baby after 35? And, what can we do to increase fertility at 35 and beyond? In this episode
Having A Baby After 35 with Dr. Shannon Clark Read More »
Pregnancy and new parenthood are often isolating and people are feeling it now more than ever. This is one of the reasons why we put such a heavy emphasis on community building at PYC and share birth stories. In this episode of Yoga|Birth |Babies, I have the honor of listening to the birth story and
Community Birth Story: Exploring Your Choices In Childbirth with Kate Meredith Read More »
Can you have a child and a life? That question is answered by this week’s guest, Ericka Sóuter, journalist and author of the book, How to Have a Kid and Life: A Survival Guide. In this week’s episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies, Ericka lays out what it means to continue to escalate in one’s career while still
How to Have a Kid and Life: A Survival Guide with Ericka Sóuter Read More »
Newborn babies have some peculiar quirks, habits, and bodily functions. If you’re entering parenthood unfamiliar with what’s normal and what isn’t you might be scared or deeply concerned by things that are pretty routine for new babies. In this episode of Yoga |Birth|Babies, board-certified Pediatrician and IBCLC, Dr. Tracey Agnese demystifies the behavior of newborn babies.
Is That Normal? What To Expect From A Newborn with Dr. Tracey Agnese Read More »
VBAC’s are a birth option that one comes to with a great deal of preparation and planning. If this is your envisioned birth option, likely you desire the chance to experience a vaginal birth. To help see that vision come true, it’s important to stack the cards in your favor and one of the best ways
How To Approach Your VBAC With Confidence with Meagan Heaton of VBAC Links Read More »
Have you ever thought about how lack of sleep affects you? Brain fog? Irritability? Now think about how that lack of solid sleep is affecting your child. In this episode of Yoga|Birth |Babies, I speak with founder and creator of Little Z’s® Sleep Consulting, Becca Campbell. We discuss how poor sleep can impact your child’s
How To Help Your Baby Sleep with Becca Campbell Read More »
My podcast Yoga | Birth| Babies began as a passion project in 2016 and now in 2021 we have over 200 episodes! I have had the honor and privilege of speaking to many experts in the field of birth, parenting, pregnancy, and yoga. Whether their interview came out last week, last year, or nearly 5
Top 10 Breastfeeding/Lactation Episodes! Read More »
At PYC we discuss the pelvic floor in every prenatal yoga. We talk about the importance of balance, the need for both support and release in the pelvic floor muscles. But the idea of knowing where exactly one’s own pelvic floor lies in that spectrum of not too engaged and not too relaxed is often
How To Help Your Pelvic Floor with Rachel Parrotta, DPT Read More »
There is power in sharing and hearing birth stories from people in your community. It can bring confidence to those soon arriving at their own birth and connection for those who have recently given birth. In this week’s episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, we have the delight of hearing the recent birth story from community member and
Community Birth Story: How to trust yourself and the power of birth with Julia Motyka Read More »
If you’re confused or overwhelmed not knowing what you should or shouldn’t eat while pregnant, how to work around nausea or cravings, and making peace with weight gain during pregnancy this conversation will bring you clarity! In this episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies I speak with registered dietician, podcaster, and founder of the online education center
Food Guidelines, Intuitive Eating, and Orthorexia with Victoria Myers Read More »
I would venture to bet you’ve been pretty mindful about what you eat and drink throughout your pregnancy and postpartum, but have you thought much about your skincare regimen and how it may need to be adjusted? Certain products are simply not safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I
Skincare During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Marisa Garshick Read More »
There’s a reason this podcast caught your eye, likely because you’re feeling a bit stressed and want to know how this could affect your pregnancy and baby. While stress is a normal part of life, especially at times of great change, like pregnancy and new parenthood, it could create imbalances in the nervous system, endocrine
How Does Stress Affect My Pregnancy? with Parijat Deshpande Read More »
Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant people will be induced. With rates this high, understanding induction and all it entails can help demystify the induction process and reduce fear, which can make your whole birth more satisfying. In this episode of Yoga |Birth|Babies, I speak with Labor and Delivery nurse, childbirth educator and mother of 7,
Everything You Need To Know About Being Induced with Trish Ware Read More »
You may have seen the February 2021 Congressional Report stating there are toxic metals in commercial baby. It definitely made me stop in my tracks when I first learned about this. Interestingly enough, toxic heavy metals in baby food in not new news. (Yes, even the organic baby foods!) So what does all this even
Toxic Metals in Commercial Baby Food & Baby’s First Foods with Malina Linkas Malkani Read More »
When working to heal diastasis recti, most people think of physical exercises to repair the damage. However, nutrition can also play a role in this recovery. In this episode of Yoga|Birth |Babies, I speak with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Thrive and Bloom Nutrition, Alexandra Paetow. Alexandra explains how food and nutrition can
Nutrition for Diastasis Recti with Alexandra Paetow Read More »
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 you some peace of mind, Cindy and her son are healthy and well, but they had a very unusual turn of events in their birth journey. In my 20 years working with pregnant folks, this
Community Birth Story: A Surprise Ending with Cindy Walters Read More »
Failure to progress in labor. Can we all agree this is a horrible name and can impact someone’s view of their ability to give birth! For years, birthing people have been expected to follow “Freidman’s Curve” a standard set by a trial of only 500 participants conducted nearly 50 years ago. Recently, ACOG has set
Failure to Progress In Labor with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Read More »
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the first 40 days after birth is honored by “sitting the month.” It’s a time of confinement and healing believed to be crucial to the future health of the new parent and newborn. I first heard about this tradition from one of my students and was immediately intrigued. As a person
“Sitting the Month”, Honoring the First 40 Days of Postpartum with Dr. Lily Yu Gillespie Read More »
We all have certain character traits that define our nature and help us predict how we will respond in different situations. When it comes to birth, understanding these characteristics can allow us to foresee how we may respond to the flow and turns of labor. These insights can help in preparing the kind of support
For the majority of people, pregnancy won’t cause your career to come to a screeching halt. Now imagine that your body is the instrument your career centers around. That’s exactly what happened for Megan Fairchild, principal dancer with New York City Ballet. For her pregnancy meant a quick pivot and stepping back from her career
From Stage to Stroller and Back Again with Megan Fairchild Read More »
