Yoga | Birth | Babies

Today’s conversation was inspired by a webinar I did with the Birth Institute, originally intended for birth workers. However I found the community discussion we had to be very inspiring and believe that expectant parents and birth workers alike will enjoy this episode. When it comes to supporting women in labor, doulas have a very

On this episode of Yoga|Birth |Babies I had the pleasure of speaking with Michelle La Due about placenta medicine. In this conversation, Michelle draws on her 13 years experience specializing in women’s health as a Licensed Acupuncturist in New York State, a Nationally Board Certified Chinese Herbalist, Birth Doula and faculty member at Pacific College of

In this episode I speak with the very experienced, compassionate and knowledge, NYC obstetrician  Dr. George Mussalli. The reason I sought out Dr Mussalli for this podcast was for listeners to hear an OB speak about interventions, care practices, and maternal age among some other topics. Many women only get to speak with their care

For today’s podcast Deb has invited Dr. Canarick to speak about Postpartum depression. She and Deb discuss ways you can recognize PPD and how to find loving support in your community.  Michelle Canarick is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the mother of two young children. As a psychotherapist and a mother, she empathizes with the

In today’s episode I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Randi Jaffe, who is known as the “Best Prenatal Chiropractor” in Manhattan. We discuss the benefits of chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy, as well as correcting misalignment which could lead to a longer, dysfunctional birth. Dr. Jaffee’s knowledge and suggestions for how to best align

We are delighted to welcome Terry Richmond back to the podcast! Terry is one of the most sought after doulas in NYC and Deb’s doula mentor. Listeners may remember her previous episode “How to Navigate the Hospital System and Have an Empowered Birth.” Today we are focusing on Doulas. This episode is geared toward women

In this episode Deb talks to Dr. Sarah Buckley. She’s a family physician (GP) with training in family physician obstetrics, and author of the internationally best-selling book  Gentle Birth. Gentle Mothering, (Celestial Arts/Penguin Random House, 2009). We discuss Undisturbed Birth- how the hormones of birth need to be in balance and well supported to facilitate

In this episode Deb speaks to renowned Midwife Deborah Flowers R.N., C.P.M. Deborah has 30 years of experience at The Farm Midwifery Center in training and service attending over 1,000 births. In addition to working at the farm Deborah served as the lab director and director of midwifery and childbirth education at Plenty International. She

Epidurals can be a wonderful and sometimes much needed way to manage pain during birth, but how much do you know about them? Today Deb talks to Dianne Cassidy of Dianne Cassidy Consulting about the effects of epidurals on Momma and Baby during labor and after birth. Dianne is a lactation consultant in Rochester, New

Working out while pregnant can be great for you and your baby, boosting your mood and helping you get a better night of sleep. In today’s episode Deb delves deeper into the pros and cons of various workouts and the effect they can have on the pregnant body and your birth. “Embrace pregnancy as a

Lindsey Vestal, M.S. OTR/L owner of The Functional Pelvis demystifies the muscles of the core and pelvic floor. Deb talks to her about the issues women commonly experience and various ways to care for rehabilitate the pre and postnatal body. Lindsey Vestal owns The Functional Pelvis, a private practice specializing in pelvic floor therapy “house

I am so excited to announce the birth of my podcast Yoga|Birth|Babies! If you’re curious about what sparked the creation of the Prenatal Yoga Center then this first episode is for you. I share my journey from the Music Theatre conservatory to creating Manhattan’s first yoga studio exclusively for birthing people and new families. Without