14 May Interesting Articles Worth Reading!
It seems there has been a small explosion of pregnancy, parenting and baby articles in the news recently. I wanted to connect our community with a few I think...
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30 Apr Maternity Practices in the United States
Last weekend in our Prenatal yoga teacher training, we were discussing the homework the students were asked to complete. They were to write an essay on labor induction and the...
26 Apr Going Green With Baby
This week we celebrate Earth Day! But why not make honoring the earth and a commitment to healthy living a daily event? Here are a few ideas to help you...
11 Apr Meconium Happens!
What is Meconium? This thick, blackish-green tar like substance is considered your baby's first stool. Meconium is created from the combination of amniotic fluid, lunugo, mucus, bile, and...
11 Apr Ina May Gaskin on the Human Impact of Hi-Tech Birth
Yet again, another wisdom filled video from renowned midwife, Ina May Gaskin ...
02 Apr A Positive Voice From Our Community!
Here is just a brief email I received from one of our students. Please enjoy her positive voice. Hi Deb - I am writing to you from the hospital where my...
01 Apr Spring into warmer weather with Open Hips! video from Deb
A short hip opening sequence from Deb to carry you into Spring. ...
28 Mar Your Doctor’s Birth Plan
I recently met with a couple for a private childbirth education class. When we started to talk about birth plans, the mama-to-be told me that her doctor didn't want...
25 Mar Relax & Restore to Stay Healthy! with Deb at PYC
Beat the flu season and enjoy this rest and restore sequence with Deb!...
21 Mar Who Do You Want With You During Labor?
Renowned midwife, Ina May Gaskin, describes a phenomena called the Sphincter Law in her book Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. While it may sound funny, there is much truth to...
01 Mar Have A Better Birth; Take Childbirth Education!
In the hecticness of planning for the arrival of a new baby, taking a formal Childbirth Education Class (CBE) sometimes get put on the back burner and forgotten about. A...
26 Feb Guest blogger Rachel Cedar: The Bedtime Routine Star Chart
Rachel Cedar is the founder of You Plus 2 Parenting & Beyond the Basics of Toddler Development who regularly teaches workshops at the Prenatal Yoga Center. She specializes in helping...
20 Feb Dying to Have a Baby?! US is ranked 50!
Take a close look at this chart about maternal mortality and you will see the sad fact that the US is ranked 50 in the world! Despite the fact...
14 Feb Inspirational Birth Pictures
I love writing about birth related topics hoping to inspire, excited and create thought provoking conversations. But many times a picture can say more then words. Please enjoy!...
09 Feb Considering Induction, Know Your Bishop Score
If you are considering an elective induction or facing a medical induction with some wiggle room for negotiating a few more days before the induction is determined, it may be...
31 Jan Getting Warm in Winter! video with Deb
Generate some warmth with this gentle flow practice. ...
29 Jan 3 Common Aches and Pains of Pregnancy and How to Address Them
Many women encounter some sort of discomfort during their pregnancy. Here are a few examples of common issues and how to find relief. Edema Most women experience some amount of...
22 Jan Waterbirth Video
Check out this beautiful waterbirth video! It was filmed at the 21 century Henri Surruys Hospital, Belgium in 2007. Mom and baby look so happy and peaceful. ...
18 Jan High-Risk Pregnancy and Yoga
A new study, "The Effects of Yoga in Prevention of Pregnancy Complications in High-Risk Pregnancies: A Randomized Controlled Trial," conducted by SVYASA University's Department of Life Sciences in Bengaluru, India...
08 Jan Miscarriage
This is not quite the blog I thought I would be writing at the beginning of the New Year. I was planning on announcing my second pregnancy, although many...
18 Dec Here’s Your Baby With A Side Of Placenta
The last couple of days I have been talking to my classes about the placenta encapsulation blog I have been working on. So far I have been getting quite the...
27 Nov Understanding “Labor Lingo”
Sometimes walking into a hospital leaves you feeling like you just landed without warning in a foreign country. So many names and terms used today in hospitals may be unfamiliar...
15 Nov How Fear Affects Labor and What You Can Do About It
During a recent yoga class I was taking, my teacher discussed our natural reaction to fear. She explained that students tend to make their poses smaller and constrict themselves when...
02 Nov Preparing Your Pelvis for Labor!
Most women spend countless hours preparing for the arrival of their little one. Picking out names, decorating a nursery (or rearranging a one bedroom apartment, for many NYC-dwelling first time...
16 Oct Embodying Durga
Last weekend, I attended workshop with my former teacher, Shiva Rea. About 10 years ago, I studied quite regularly with Shiva. Her teaching has greatly influenced my teaching throughout the...
12 Oct Postnatal Yoga and The Power Pose
I recently watched a very interesting TED talk lead by Amy Cubb, social psychologist. Her talk was titled "Your body language shapes who you are." Throughout it she...
05 Oct Understanding the Different Methods of Childbirth Education
A student asked me the other day how she should pick a birthing class. Her doctor had suggested she take one in preparation for her upcoming birth. She explained how...
20 Sep The Importance of Tummy Time!
This September we happily added Ellynne Skove MA, LCAT, BC-DTR, NCC, RPP to our teaching roster. Ellynne has taken over the Tummy Time program at Prenatal Yoga Center. ...