Are Your Birth Options Slipping Away?
I recently had a very lively discussion with my friends and expectant first time parents, Denise and Shai. The conversation revolved around the idea that there is often a feeling of having to defend...
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View ArticleDoula Do’s and Don’ts
Lately, I’ve been struggling with some of the stories I hear regarding appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior from labor support doulas. While I am not currently taking on any births, I was an active...
View ArticleSitting with Discomfort
Not long ago, I was sitting having lunch with my dear friend Michel e discussing everything from kids, to marriage, to work. We eventually made it to the subject of yoga. I met Michele nearly 10 years...
View ArticleTED TALK: Conscious Parenting: Shefali Tsabary at TEDxSF
This short 10 minute TED TALK is powerful and is a MUST watch for all parents and parents-to-be. It made me stop and reflect on myself, my habits, short comings, the behavior I model to my children and...
View ArticleReflection, Renewal, Rebirth
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This holiday encompasses the reflection of the year past, introspection of challenges overcome and desire for a sweet and resolved new year ahead. My...
View ArticlePapaya and Pitocin
A few weeks ago, a student quietly pulled me aside after class to talk to me about my recommendation for papaya enzymes to help relieve her heartburn. She said that she asked her doctor about it and...
View ArticleBirth: Don’t Push the River, Let It Flow
I will rarely make a blanket statement about birth. However, one thing I can say with certainty is to be open to the unexpected. Recently, I have been having an ongoing conversation with a student who...
View ArticleYoga in the 3rd trimester
Once you turn the corner into your third trimester, you may notice the pregnancy “honeymoon” is over. Your baby’s growth is accelerating and you may be experiencing a whole new batch of aches and...
View ArticleBritish Regulator Urges Home Births Over Hospitals for Uncomplicated Pregnancies
New guidelines from Britain’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are now advising low risk women with uncomplicated pregnancies to consider birthing at home with a trained midwife. This...
View ArticleVideo Series: Who is at risk for Vitamin K deficiency bleeding?
Please take a moment to watch this informative video series by Rebecca Dekker PhD, RN, APRN founder of Evidence Based Birth on Vitamin K shots and eye ointment for newborns. What is the Evidence for...
View ArticleAnxiety, Depression and Pregnancy
A few months ago during the beginning of one our prenatal yoga community classes, a new student caught my attention. I am not sure what it was about her that I focused on, there was nothing peculiar...
View ArticleChoose Wisely. Your Provider’s Anxiety Level Can Influence Your Birth
I have this weird fascination with people watching. Being a New Yorker for the past 17 years, I am endlessly entertained at slyly observing all the vast and diverse population around me. I am intrigued...
View ArticleNPR: Pain Really Is All In Your Head And Emotion Controls Intensity
Movies, TV and friend’s stories often portray birth as a painful and arduous experience. From the repetition of these external influences, it is understandable how there is little space left to believe...
View ArticleYoga for a Happy, Healthy Heart
Guest Blogger: Jyothi Larson Yoga improves heart health. A yoga practice reduces stress and reduces blood pressure, ultimately reducing the risk of heart disease. Studies published in the Journal of...
View ArticleTuesday Tip! The Birth Ball!
Prenatal Moms-to-Be…Be sure to get your birth ball and rock your hips on it regularly and you can bring it to the hospital, too! New Moms…when your baby is being fussy, gently bounce on the ball....
View ArticleSpontaneous Pushing versus Directed Pushing
In our prenatal yoga classes, a portion of time is devoted to abdominal toning- specifically the transverse abdominis. These are the deepest layer of the anterior abdominal muscles; the muscles fibers...
View ArticleTuesday Tip – Hot Socks!
This may sound like an odd idea, but trust me, it is worth the effort! Fill up a tube sock with dry rice or barley, enough to make a supple pack. Sew the end securely closed. For those who like …...
View ArticleYour Birthing History
Last night, a friend and I were discussing the different factors that help shape one’s perception of birth. There are so many influences that come into play: depictions of labor and birth in movies and...
View ArticleTuesday Tip! Water!
As the warmer days are finally upon us, it is important to stay hydrated, especially for new moms and moms-to- be. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Pregnant mamas: Did you know dehydration can...
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