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Yoga | Birth | Babies

Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and baby experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant and insightful information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. 
Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, prenatal yoga teacher and mother of 2. Please visit Prenatalyogacenter.com

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Preparing for a Cesarean Birth with Amy Morrison from 2023-12-13T05:10

Have you ever thought about what’s needed to prepare and recover from a cesarean birth? Whether you’re planning, have a scheduled cesarean or curious to know more, this information is valuable. We’...

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What to Do with a Colicky Baby with Megan Dishman from 2023-12-06T05:10

Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You have your baby and everything is going great the first few days or weeks. Suddenly your baby starts to cry and cry and cry. You try all different swadd...

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Maria's Birth Story: The Magic and Messiness of Motherhood from 2023-11-29T05:10

Today we have a very special birth and postpartum story to share. Many of you know, birth stories are one of my favorite kinds of episodes! In the words of my guest, “It was magical and so exciting...

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Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Stress with Karen Kleiman from 2023-11-22T05:10

It’s been estimated that 15%-20% of parents experience postpartum depression, anxiety and stress. Note that these are only the numbers of folks who have reported. The reality is these numbers can b...

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How to Prepare for a Physiological Birth with Krisha Crosley from 2023-11-15T05:10

Have you thought about approaching birth from a physiological standpoint? Today we are going to talk about how to best prepare for a physiological birth. Let’s discuss why it’s important to physica...

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Helping Your Baby with Acid Reflux, Gas and Constipation with Hilary Sadler from 2023-11-08T05:05

Does your baby struggle with acid reflux, gas or constipation? Today we have a super fun topic diving deep into reflux, gas and constipation for your newborn. We’ll talk about the signs and ways to...

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Ivana's Birth Story: A Magical Birth from 2023-11-01T04:05

We’re back with another favorite type of podcast episode, a birth story!I absolutely love the birth stories from our community. It truly is special and a joy to watch the students move through preg...

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How to Navigate the Stages of Labor with Ashley Brichter from 2023-10-25T04:05

Have taken a childbirth education course or read books about the stages of labor? We are going to break away from the medical idea of dilation equally in the stages of labor and talk about it organ...

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Is your baby hitting their developmental milestones? with Jackie Dolson-Shewchuk and Tricia Brown from 2023-10-11T04:05

Have you been tracking your baby's progress? If I'm being honest when I first had my child, I was obsessed with making sure they hit their milestones. Remember, there is quite a range when it comes...

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An Open&Honest Talk About Postpartum Problems with Sarah Merrill from 2023-10-04T04:05

Parents, did you ever feel the pressure to "bounce back," fast after birth? Let's be real, the postpartum experience isn't always the one we imagine it to be. Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I've inv...

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Polyvagal Theory and Birth with Chantal Traub from 2023-09-27T04:05

Have you ever thought about how your nervous system relates to birth? You can’t birth if you don’t feel safe. Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, we are going to talk about Polyvagal Theory and Birth. My...

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Prenatal Stress, Anxiety and Depression with Kayce Hodos LMHC, PMH-C from 2023-09-20T07:05

My guess is you may have heard of the term PMAD, perinatal mood and anxiety disorder? PMAD does cover the whole experience of prenatal, postnatal and beyond. But most of the time when you think of ...

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Caitilin’s Birth Story: Expecting the Unexpected from 2023-09-13T04:05

We’re back with one of my favorite kinds of podcast episodes, a community birth story. What is your initial point of view when it comes to birth stories? We often think about birth from movies, tv,...

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Preparing for a Positive Birth with Moran Liviani from 2023-09-06T04:05

What does experiencing a positive birth mean to you? Birth can be really transformative to people and can also be traumatizing. On today’s episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies, Moran Liviani shares how t...

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Count the Kicks with Shawn Soumilas from 2023-08-30T07:02

*TW: Stillbirth Feeling your baby kick for the first time can be an incredibly special moment for you and your family. Baby's kicks can feel different for every pregnant person from butterflies to ...

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Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and the Journey Into Parenthood through Yoga with Peloton Instructor Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts from 2023-08-23T09:43:25

Yoga can have a profound impact in a practitioner’s life on and off the mat. In today’s episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies I had the honor of chatting with internationally celebrated Dr. Chelsea Jack...

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Pushing Tips for Labor with Liz Wade&Shaina Brickner from 2023-08-16T04:01

If you're having a vaginal birth and it's time for that baby to make itself completely earthside, you have to get that baby out of your body through some form of pushing. The pushing phase of labor...

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Stillbirth and Loss with Dvora Entin LCSW, PMH-C from 2023-08-09T04:05

Today we're going to talk about riding the wave of grief. This episode is for those of you who are going through or supporting someone going through pregnancy and infant loss. To have this convers...

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Solo Parenting with Julia Karol from 2023-08-02T04:33:43

What does “Family” mean to you? Today’s guest Julia Karol began to ask herself this question at the start of the pandemic. To get answers she turned to friends, family, neighbors, and experts. Alon...

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Steph's Birth Story: Taking Ownership Through Education&Preparation from 2023-07-19T04:00:40

I feel like there are so many times people hear negative pregnancy and birth stories. Maybe someone goes past their due date or they’re a smaller body that has a bigger belly and they constantly he...

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Safer Than You Think: Pregnancy After 35 with Dr. Nicole Rankins OB/GYN from 2023-07-12T04:24:14

Did you know that the number of babies born to first time parents in the US who are over 35 has been steadily increasing? I see countless parents in the PYC community (including myself) have their ...

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Birth Trauma with Kate McReynolds LMHC, PMH-C from 2023-07-05T06:49:40

Twenty years ago I found a study that stated 1 out of 3 birthing parents experience birth trauma. It’s a pretty shocking statistic. As time has gone by, I wondered if the numbers had improved and p...

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The Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin from 2023-06-28T06:00:18

When I heard about the new book The Yoga of Parenting, I knew I had to have author Sarah Ezrin as a guest here on Yoga| Birth| Babies! Now I promise this isn’t a book report, it’s a very lively con...

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The Benefits of Postpartum Doula Care with Valerie Trumbower from 2023-06-21T07:02

You’ve probably heard about labor support doulas, the people who help you during your birth, but did you know there are also doulas to help you after your baby is born? They’re called postpartum do...

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Marisa's Birth Story: Grounded, Uninhibited, and Own Her Own Terms from 2023-06-14T05:24:29

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while you know that the birth stories are one of my favorite things to dive into. I think it’s so important to hear about different experiences. Many t...

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Creating A Safe, Parent Centered, Trauma Informed Birth with Mandy Irby from 2023-06-07T07:01

If you were to describe your ideal birth, I’m guessing that you would describe your care as centered and individualized for you and your family’s needs. Many of you would probably talk about trauma...

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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy with Dr Elliot Berlin from 2023-05-31T09:00

Have you ever wondered why some babies naturally go head down around 34 weeks and others don’t? Or why some births progress quicker than others? A lot of it has to do with what’s happening inside y...

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How To Lower Your Anxiety and End the Battle of Wills with Your Child with Olivia Bergeron from 2023-05-24T07:01

It’s 4:45pm on a beautiful spring day, as you walk past the playground you notice an exasperated mother force her wailing toddler into a stroller. Did you shudder as you walked past grateful this w...

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Reconnecting with Your Partner After Baby with Ashley Mariani from 2023-05-17T09:47:56

We have a hot topic on the podcast today, sex after baby. For many couples this aspect of the relationship can be strained or even nonexistent. From birth trauma, to fear, pain, feeling uncomfortab...

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Mother's Day Special: The Best of Motherhood (Part 1) from 2023-05-10T07:02

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 episod...

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Mother's Day Special: The Best of Motherhood (Part 2) from 2023-05-10T07:00

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...

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Setting Your Baby Up for Successful Sleep with Sarah Skiles from 2023-05-03T07:01

Today we’re talking about one of my all time favorite hobbies, sleep! Sleep (or lack thereof) is a very hot topic among new parents. Recently in one of my Postnatal Yoga classes a mom shared about ...

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When Your "O" Stands for Ouch with Christina Walsh from 2023-04-26T07:01

Sometimes after baby your “O” can stand for ouch! Yes, today we’re talking about sex after baby. For many pelvic floor dysfunction turns what was once a pleasurable part of life into something pain...

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What You Need to Know About Preconception&Prenatal Genetic Testing with Kira Dineen from 2023-04-19T07:27:34

There are a lot of genetic tests out there for those planning a family and those expecting their little one. It can be rather confusing which tests you should get and why. Many families are also co...

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How To Introduce Allergens to Your Baby with Katie Ferraro from 2023-04-12T07:00

If you’ve begun or are about to begin the process of weaning your baby, food allergies might be at the top of your mind. With so many people having serious reactions to common foods such as milk, e...

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Community Birth Story: The Wildest Night of My Life with Alexis Field from 2023-04-05T07:01

Today on Yoga| Birth | Babies we have an absolutely gripping, fascinating, and very NYC birth story. As my guest Alexis Field puts it, “It was the wildest night of my life and the birth I had alway...

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How to Prepare Your Home for Baby to Thrive the Montessori Way with Jeanne-Marie Paynel from 2023-03-29T06:22:28

When you think about preparing your home for the arrival of your new baby your mind might go to a place of baby-proofing and purchasing toys and gear like cribs and high chairs. However, what if yo...

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How To Name Your Baby&Choose A Name You Love with Sophie Kihm from 2023-03-22T06:13:41

Have you been struggling to name your baby? Maybe there’s a name you love but your partner hates, or maybe you’ve named your baby and you think you made a mistake, what can you do? Listen to today...

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All About Pumping with Heather ONeal CNM, IBCLC&Maureen Farrell CLC DEM from Milk Minute Podcast from 2023-03-15T07:01

Pumping is a pretty hot topic among new parents. As a matter of fact, when I polled my postnatal yoga students on what their current concerns were and what they needed support with, nearly everyone...

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Why Your Baby's Position Matters for an Easier Birth with Ann Gilligan RN, LNC, RPYT from 2023-03-08T08:15:35

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a bit, you likely know that something I’m incredibly passionate about is optimal fetal positioning. In part it’s because of my own experiences with birth...

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How to Advocate for Yourself During Your Pregnancy and Birth with HeHe Stewart from 2023-03-01T08:00

Imagine, you’re at your 38 week check up and your care provider wants to do a cervical exam. For some people this might sound great, but what if it doesn’t? Do you have to have the exam because you...

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Community Birth Story: From Hospital Birth to Home Birth with Lauren Seidman from 2023-02-22T07:14:36

Today we have a very special episode, as I write that I’m realizing that I say that about almost every episode because they’re all special to me! However, this is the kind of episode that I hold ve...

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Fair Play: Sharing the Burdens of Life and Parenthood with Lucinda Gibbons from 2023-02-15T08:05

I recently stumbled into the system known as “Fair Play” and I thought it was really interesting. You’ve likely heard of it too, it’s a documentary, it’s a book, and it’s a deck of cards. The best ...

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The Process of Weaning with Dr. Lilly Hubschman-Shahar DNP, RN, NNP-BC, IBCLC from 2023-02-08T07:29:01

Weaning either from breast or bottle feeding, can be a very controversial topic. From when you should do it, to how should you do it, many parents are left feeling frustrated, confused, and even be...

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Community Birth Story: The Power of Peacefulness with Dia Dearstyne from 2023-02-01T08:44:03

Today we have a community birth story. I absolutely love having members of our community come on and share about their experience. There are so many different ways to birth and so many times when s...

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Meditation for Parents with Kelly Smith from 2023-01-25T05:01

As parents we often find that our day to day self care goes by the wayside. Even though many of us know that meditation is an excellent tool to deal with and prevent overwhelm and anxiety it often ...

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Incontinence with Marianne Ryan PT OCS from 2023-01-18T05:13:24

Did you know that between one in four to one in six people in the perinatal world experience urinary leakage also known as incontinence? It’s speculated to be much more common as these numbers are ...

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Birth Team Do's, Don'ts, and Red Flags with Sarah Lavonnne RNC-OB, ICCE, CLEC from 2023-01-11T08:29:25

Today we have a really fun and interesting educational podcast. It’s all about building your birth team from your care provider, to your birth partner, to other support people you might have like a...

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Pregnancy and Parenting as a Millennial with Dr. Christine Sterling from 2023-01-04T05:41:50

Did you know millennials tend to be more likely to have high blood pressure during pregnancy than previous generations? So why is it that millennials are having such a hard time as parents? Today’s...

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Birthing In a Disabled Body with Lo Nigrosh from 2022-12-28T08:40

Today we’re diving into a topic I’m a bit embarrassed we haven’t covered at this point. We’re often talking about a conscious effort for inclusion and yet we haven’t had a podcast conversation abou...

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Community Birth Story: An Empowering Cesarean Birth with Sophie Saltonstall from 2022-12-21T10:02:27

Today we have one of my favorite type of episodes, a community birth story. Truly one of my favorite things is hearing the experience of someone going over the threshold into parenthood. I got to k...

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Fluid Birth Plans with Liesel Teen BSN, RN from 2022-12-14T07:52:37

If you’re pregnant you may find yourself scrolling through Tik Tok or instagram, happening upon a video or post and thinking “I want my birth to look like that.” Whether you’re thinking about the m...

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How Motherhood Looks Around the World with Ana Tajder from 2022-12-07T05:02

Mothers are everywhere, in every country all over the world. While our cultures might be different, I wondered if the lessons we impart on our children were similarly different or actually rather s...

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Giving and Receiving Partner Support in Pregnancy&Birth with Jessica and Ben Lagrone from 2022-11-30T08:12:42

It’s not uncommon for partners to feel uncertain, out of place, or even helpless during pregnancy and birth. This can lead to misunderstandings in our relationships, from thinking our partner doesn...

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Mommy Brain with Dr. Jodi Pawluski from 2022-11-23T06:17:23

Maybe this has happened to you, you’re late in your pregnancy (or you just had a baby), you walk into a room and think, why did I even come in here? Or possibly you’ve walked out the door with two ...

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Community Birth Story: Challenges&Triumphs with Anna Greenberg from 2022-11-16T10:42

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while you know I love the community birth stories, so that’s what we have today. We have one of our community members sharing her birth story.  In this...

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How A Natal Chart Can Ease Parenting with Tara Vogel from 2022-11-09T09:27

Today’s episode is a bit of a departure from what we typically talk about, pregnancy, birth, lactation, and interventions. Today we’re talking about what your astrological chart can tell you about ...

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What Should I Expect From My Doula with Terry Richmond from 2022-11-02T04:27:36

Are you working with a doula for your birth? If you are or you’re curious about hiring one, what do you expect from a labor support doula? Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies I welcome back my friend, my ...

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Body Balance for A Better Birth with Lindsay McCoy from 2022-10-26T07:34:28

What can you do if labor seems to be, well, stuck? Most birthing people I know (including myself) want to move labor along! So how can we help that happen and avoid “stalled” labor?  On today’s epi...

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Baby Proofing Your Business with Arianna Taboada from 2022-10-19T07:48:15

Today we’re talking about something very near and dear to my heart. We’re talking about how you take parental leave when you’re a small business owner or an entrepreneur. Crossing the threshold int...

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Jeanice Mitchell PT, MPT, WCS, BCB-PMD from 2022-10-12T07:09

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while you know that anytime I can talk about the pelvic floor, it puts a smile on my face. Today’s conversation does exactly that. We’re talking about ...

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Applying Methodology to Your Birth with Jamie Mossay from 2022-10-05T05:44:02

Today we’re talking about Spinning Babies® and Birthing from Within®, two of my favorite birth methodologies. I’m currently doing my parent educator certification with Spinning Babies® and several ...

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Community Birth Story: A Calm Hospital Birth with Ali Richardson from 2022-09-28T04:03

Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies we have a birth story. I love our community birth stories but there are two things I particularly love about this birth story. One being that I got to know Ali quite we...

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Where to Birth: Know Your Options with Catherine Stewart-Lindley from 2022-09-21T04:42:30

Where will you be giving birth? Did you know there are options? Today we’re going to be talking about where to give birth, because if you don’t know your options, you don’t have them. From hospital...

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How To Use Spinning Babies for A Smoother, More Balanced, and More Efficient Birth with Gail Tully from 2022-09-14T06:45:38

If you could choose between a functional efficient labor or a dysfunctional and inefficient labor I’m guessing you would choose functional and efficient labor. I have been to many births as a doula...

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Sex During Pregnancy and After Baby with Dr. Sabrina Baxter from 2022-09-07T07:05

For many sex is a very different experience while pregnant and newly postpartum. From wondering if you might hurt your baby to the physical discomfort one may experience, a lot of questions come to...

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Birth Not Required with Jessica Lorion from 2022-08-31T04:22:28

Today I have a unique podcast episode for you. I’m calling it birth not required. Many times people make the assumption that unless you’ve had a baby you should not be supporting pregnant folks. Th...

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Community Birth Story: An Empowering Hospital Birth with Arlynn Villanueva from 2022-08-24T07:47:53

Today we have one of my favorite kinds of podcast episodes, we have a community birth story. I love hearing from the community and hearing your birth stories. Today’s story is special for a few rea...

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FAM: Fertility Awareness Method with Chloe Skerlak from 2022-08-17T04:01

What is Fertility Awareness Method also known as FAM? Well, it’s a method you can use to help you know the window in which you can conceive or the window in which if you don’t want to conceive you ...

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PPA/PPD Medication&Breastfeeding with Heather ONeal&Maureen Farrell from 2022-08-10T07:08:11

Taking medication while breastfeeding, even taking something as common as Tylenol can be controversial. So what about parents on or who need to start taking medicine like Zoloft, Prozac or other ps...

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Breastfeeding In the First Week of A Baby's Life with Andrea Syms-Brown IBCLC from 2022-08-03T06:02:06

What does breastfeeding look like in the first week of a baby's life? Sometimes as new parents we keep thinking feed the baby, feed the baby, but babies have tiny tummies! While we may think they s...

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Surviving the First Trimester with Francesca Cervero from 2022-07-27T04:29:18

The first trimester, wow. It can be a bear for some of us. I know my first trimesters were rough, and many of us go through those difficulties on our own. It can be incredibly uncomfortable, exhaus...

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Overnight Postpartum Doula Care with Kristin Revere from 2022-07-20T04:02

When I was pregnant with my first, instead of asking for clothes, onesies, and all of the stuff babies come with I asked for hours with a postpartum doula. My friends pooled their money and got me ...

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Community Birth Story: An Accidental VBAC with Sydney Mulligan from 2022-07-13T04:00

This episode is one of my favorite things we do on the podcast, sharing community birth stories. We have different members of our online or in-person community share their experiences. I love it. N...

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Shining Light On PMADs with Nancy Layish LCSW from 2022-07-06T07:26:43

Did you know that one in five new parents and pregnant folks have a PMAD (Perinatal Mood&Anxiety Disorder)? About ten percent of the cases come from having a traumatic birth. These are huge numbers...

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How Does Hypermobility Affect Your Pregnant Body? with Libby Hinsley PT from 2022-06-29T04:02

Did you know that mobility and flexibility increase in the pregnant body? And that this “borrowed flexibility” lingers in the postpartum body? Thanks to the hormones of pregnancy, primarily relaxin...

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Hospital Policy&How It Affects Your Birth with Melissa Chappell from 2022-06-22T04:05

Do you know how long you’ll be allowed to push at your upcoming birth experience? Or what position(s) you can birth in? How about how long you’ll be allowed to be pregnant without having an inducti...

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Community Birth Story: A Rapid Home Birth with Maya Kaough from 2022-06-15T04:05

Today we have a community birth story. I love getting to know our community members better. Oftentimes they’re people I’ve had in class, so it’s nice to dive a little bit deeper. I also really appr...

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Nurturing Your Baby's Brain with Greer Kirshenbaum PhD from 2022-06-08T05:00

Did you know that early caregiving experiences can boost mental wellness and diminish depression, anxiety, and addiction in adulthood? From 0-3 our little ones have extremely pliable brains. Not on...

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Inductions: Yes, No, or Maybe? with Marley Hall from 2022-06-01T06:00

Inductions occur for a variety of reasons, sometimes they’re wanted and medically necessary but sometimes expectant parents feel like they’re being pressured into one. So why would or should someon...

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Newborn Procedures Explained with Dr. Tracey Agnese from 2022-05-25T06:56:56

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 ...

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Community Birth Story: Surrendering to the Unexpected with Hannah Weaver from 2022-05-18T08:38:38

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 f...

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How Much Does It Cost To Have A Baby In The US? with Dr. Ashley Burkman from 2022-05-11T07:22:17

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 ...

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Mother’s Day Special: The Best Of Motherhood (Part 2) from 2022-05-05T07:20:28

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...

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Mother’s Day Special: The Best Of Motherhood (Part 1) from 2022-05-04T05:04:23

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 episod...

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Does A Cesarean Birth “Save Your Vagina”&Other Myths Busted with Dr. Janelle Howell from 2022-04-27T06:00

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 d...

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Healing From A Cesarean: What It's Like and How To Optimize Your Healing With Sara Reardon And Jessica Reale from 2022-04-20T04:51:34

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 ...

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What’s It Like To Heal From A Vaginal Birth? With Morgan Michalowski from 2022-04-13T04:59:24

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 sy...

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Community Birth Story: Processing a Fast Birth with Alisone Bonafos from 2022-04-06T04:54

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...

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Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple from 2022-03-30T06:09:03

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...

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Why We MUST Talk About How We Really Feel About Parenting with Rachel Bailey from 2022-03-23T05:43

Parenting. Let’s talk about it. Whether your child is 6 days or 6 years old parenting can lead to a mix of feelings from love and joy, to judgement, expectation, and frustration. Sometimes this can...

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How To Financially Prepare for a Baby with Chelsea Brennan from 2022-03-16T04:30

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 f...

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Tearing Versus An Episiotomy with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat from 2022-03-09T09:28:15

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 fal...

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Understanding Attachment and Bonding with Your Baby with Bethany Warren, LCSW, PMH-C from 2022-03-02T05:44:41

Meeting your baby for the first time is love at first sight right? For many of us, this isn’t the case. Personally, meeting my son for the first time left me wondering what I was supposed to be fee...

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Community Birth Story: Home Birth with Erin Amato from 2022-02-23T06:53:19

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 h...

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Group B Strep (GBS): What Is It&What If I Have It? With Dr. Tara M. Randis from 2022-02-16T06:19:29

Did you know that 1 in 4 pregnant people carry Group B Strep (GBS)? You might be wondering why we don’t hear about it until we’re pregnant? You may also be wondering if it’s dangerous, if there’s a...

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How Stress Affects Your Pelvic Floor with Hayley Kava PT, MPT from 2022-02-09T05:49

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 you...

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Containerize Your Life&Create More Time With Rachel Nielson from 2022-02-02T08:00

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 ge...

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Community Birth Story: Twin Birth with Jenny Campbell from 2022-01-26T09:00

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 ...

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Supporting Formula Fed Babies&Parents with Dr. Bridget Young from 2022-01-19T05:43

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 le...

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Know Your Options: Pain Meds During Labor with Rachel Salem CRNA from 2022-01-12T06:00

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, ...

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Shame Proof Parenting with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW from 2022-01-05T07:00

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 ...

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Community Birth Story: A Tale Of Two Births: One Cesarean And One Vaginal With Meredith Raucher Sisson from 2021-12-29T07:00

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 w...

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Postpartum Hormones Explained With Aviva Romm M.D. from 2021-12-22T06:23:39

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...

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Managing Tantrums According To Science with Dr. Cindy Hovington from 2021-12-15T08:42:19

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 ...

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Community Birth Story: Breech Baby, Cesarean Birth with Christa Nader from 2021-12-08T11:56

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 cesarea...

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Diastasis Recti and the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Sarah Duvall from 2021-12-01T07:00

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...

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Am I More Than A Parent? with Katherine "Kat" Casey from 2021-11-24T07:00

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 ...

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Babies, Birth Flow And Balance The Spinning Babies® Way with Gail Tully from 2021-11-17T07:05:06

I recently returned the Spinnig 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®  f...

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The Importance of Postpartum Education with Dr. Jane Shomof from 2021-11-10T09:29:21

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 sam...

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Getting the Support You Need Throughout Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum with Jada Shapiro from 2021-11-03T07:33

Did you know that the memory of your birth and your satisfaction with it directly correspond to how you perceive being treated during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? This is a big reason why it’s...

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Do Yoga&Nutrition Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant? with Kendra Tolbert from 2021-10-27T09:00

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 pract...

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Community Birth Story: Unexpected Cesarean with Elisa Galassi from 2021-10-20T07:26

Back in July, at 37 weeks pregnant, Elisa, attended my prenatal yoga class in which we spoke of the importance of keeping an open mind about one’s birth plan. Little did she know that the next day ...

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Is Our Healthcare System Failing Pregnant People&Those Trying to Conceive? with Nathalie Walton from 2021-10-13T08:01:21

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 acce...

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The Importance of Sharing Your Birth Story with Bryn Huntpalmer from 2021-10-06T08:00

For many years, before formalized childbirth education class, knowledge of birth was transferred to expectant parents through birth stories from members of their community and families.  Birth stor...

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Understanding Trauma Informed Yoga as a Student and Teacher with Taylor Wray from 2021-09-29T08:28

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 spec...

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Having A Baby After 35 with Dr. Shannon Clark from 2021-09-22T09:28:47

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 rea...

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Community Birth Story: Exploring Your Choices In Childbirth with Kate Meredith from 2021-09-15T07:22:17

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 bir...

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How to Have a Kid and Life: A Survival Guide with Ericka Sóuter from 2021-09-08T10:39:29

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 episo...

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Is That Normal? What To Expect From A Newborn with Dr. Tracey Agnese from 2021-09-01T09:01:35

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 ...

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How To Approach Your VBAC With Confidence with Meagan Heaton of VBAC Links from 2021-08-25T07:41:04

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 h...

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How To Help Your Baby Sleep with Becca Campbell from 2021-08-18T07:00

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 s...

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Healing from a Traumatic Birth with Kristin Lasseter, MD from 2021-08-11T04:10:13

1 in 3 new parents report their birth as traumatic. This leaves a tremendous amount of new parents adjusting to new parenthood while also overcoming an emotionally traumatizing event. Sometimes the...

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How To Help Your Pelvic Floor with Rachel Parrotta, DPT from 2021-08-04T07:00

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 ...

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Community Birth Story: How To Trust Yourself and the Power of Birth with Julia Motyka from 2021-07-28T11:52:56

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...

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Food Guidelines, Intuitive Eating, and Orthorexia with Victoria Myers from 2021-07-21T09:40:54

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 convers...

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Skincare During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Marisa Garshick from 2021-07-14T08:10:36

I would venture to bet you've been pretty mindful about what you eat and drink through out your pregnancy and postpartum, but have you thought much about your skincare regimen and how it may need t...

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How Does Stress Affect My Pregnancy? with Parijat Deshpande from 2021-07-07T17:13:46

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, es...

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Everything You Need To Know About Being Induced with Trish Ware from 2021-06-30T06:14:21

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 ...

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The Ultimate Guide To Sex After Baby With Debra Pascali Bonaro Revisited! from 2021-06-23T07:00

Do you remember the Saturday Night Live skit about “Mom Jeans”? It pokes fun at “moms” and emphasizes that once someone becomes a mother they trade in the sexy body, cute clothes, and sense of self...

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Community Birth Story: Don’t Ever Let Me Forget How Strong I Am with J Stewart from 2021-06-16T07:20:20

J came back to postnatal yoga and shared that she faced two monumentous moments of struggle and surrender during her birth. Having had the chance to get to know J through out her pregnancy, I was d...

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Toxic Metals in Commercial Baby Food&Baby's First Foods with Malina Linkas Malkani from 2021-06-09T06:05:31

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 en...

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Nutrition for Diastasis Recti with Alexandra Paetow from 2021-06-02T09:54:31

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,...

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Community Birth Story: A Surprise Ending with Cindy Walters from 2021-05-26T05:42:01

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 v...

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Failure to Progress In Labor with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins from 2021-05-19T07:51:36

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 “Freidma...

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“Sitting the Month”, Honoring the First 40 Days of Postpartum with Dr. Lily Yu Gillespie from 2021-05-12T09:05:03

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 paren...

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The Secret to Preparing For Birth: Know Your Enneagram Type with Cortney Clegg and Stephanie King from 2021-05-05T08:30:47

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...

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From Stage to Stroller and Back Again with Megan Fairchild from 2021-04-28T03:30:11

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...

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Trust Your Body and Release Control During Pregnancy&Birth with Dr. Carly Snyder from 2021-04-21T04:05

During pregnancy and birth a certain level of anxiety is to be expected as much is unknown and many things change. However it's important to note ways depression and anxiety can manifest. A common ...

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Community Story: Balancing Birth, Family and Work with Rachel Nicks from 2021-04-14T05:34

“Beautiful things may be on the other side of fear and discomfort.” This is Mirror trainer, birth doula and prenatal yoga teacher Rachel Nicks' life philosophy. And it certainly served her well as ...

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Effective Strategies for Common Parenting Challenges with Dr. Heather Maguire from 2021-04-07T05:40

Parenting has been a very humbling experience. My children are incredible teachers showing me where I lack patience and need to adjust my behavior in order to help them self regulate and defuse ten...

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Myths&Realities of Debated Pregnancy&Birth Topics with Dr. Shannon Clark from 2021-03-31T04:36:31

There are so many resources to gather information about pregnancy, labor and birth. How do you know what's accurate and what's misleading? In this episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies, I speak with doubl...

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Solutions for Breastfeeding Problems with Kelly Euperio from 2021-03-24T04:17:17

Sixty percent of new parents don't breastfeed for as long as they intended, according to the CDC. The top reason being issues with lactation or latch. It's easy to understand why people would disco...

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Postpartum Story: The Birth of A Parent with Melissa Macleod from 2021-03-17T04:05

The birth of a child not only represents the start of a new life for the baby, but a new life for the parent as well. While this “birth” may not be recognizable to others and on the surface the new...

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Mom Burnout. Are We Failing Mothers? with Diana Spalding from 2021-03-10T05:30

It was a year ago this week, that the US shuttered by the force of COVID-19, leaving in it’s wake thousands of mothers who feel crushed by an unequal share of the pandemic burden. However, many mot...

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Pregnancy, Postpartum, Body Image, And Disordered Eating With Catie Lynch from 2021-03-03T10:11:27

Watching one’s body change dramatically over a matter of months can feel disconcerting. Combine that with a history of disordered eating and body image challenges, and navigating pregnancy and post...

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Community Birth Story: Accepting A Change of Plans with Caroline Williams from 2021-02-24T05:12:56

Sharing community birth stories offers an intimate connection between one parent and another. Sharing birth stories can be a form of childbirth education, as it helps to remove fear of the unknown ...

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Introducing Anti-Racism to Your Kids with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum from 2021-02-17T05:10

As parents, we aim to raise our children to be good people. Inclusive, respectful people that help move humanity forward. To do this, we have to have open, honest and sometimes difficult conversati...

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Preparing The Pelvic Floor And “Core” For Pregnancy And Postpartum With Patricia Ladis from 2021-02-10T06:00

The term “core” is thrown around a lot in the fitness and yoga world. But what does it really mean? What muscles are involved and how does someone prepare for pregnancy and postpartum?  In this epi...

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Birth Inequities in the US with Rhea Williams from 2021-02-03T05:05

The reality of birth inequities in the US is not merely an opinion; it is a fact. Women of color are dying at higher rates than their white counterparts, and in some parts of the country that rate ...

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Raising Anti-Racist Kids and The Steps Parent Can Take to Start Important Conversations and Change with Dr Beverly Tatum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As parents, we aim to raise our children to be good people. Inclusive, respectful people that help move humanity forward. To do this, we have to have open, honest and sometimes difficult conversati...

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Yoga, Bands, and Baby with Laurel Beversdorf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurel Beversdorf has always been a teacher and practitioner who embodies the philosophy of svadyaya (self study) so, it was no surprise when Laurel started to deviate from a traditional yoga pract...

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Prenatal Weight Shaming with Jen McLellan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One Wednesday morning, during circle time, a student bravely spoke up about an experience she had at her last prenatal appointment. Her doctor told her she had gained too much weight between visits...

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All Things Cervix with the Birth Kweens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It is very possible that you never thought much about your cervix until you became pregnant. Once you're hovering around your due date, it can become a prime concern. At each weekly exam, you may b...

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Pelvic Liberation with Leslie Howard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You sneeze, you pee. You run, you pee. You cough, you pee. What do all three of these problems have in common? They are all likely being prescribes the same solution, Kegels. However, for many peop...

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Protecting Your Perineum with Dr. Rachel Reed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

“I would like a deep, painful tear of my perineum” said NOBODY! Pretty much in every movie or TV show where birth is being portrayed, we see the birthing person flat on her back, legs spread wide a...

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A Brutal, Amazing, and Magical Birth with Caprice Abowitt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is it like for a birth doula, childbirth educator, and prenatal yoga teacher to experience birth with so much knowledge and experience coloring her lens of labor? Many may think it, with all t...

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Learn to Surrender Your Yoga Practice with Kelly Sunrose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Not long ago, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Yoked podcast with Kelly Sunrose. During the conversation which started off mainly talking about prenatal yoga, Kelly and I started to discu...

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Laboring Down Study: Yay or Nay with Debby Amis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with labor and delivery nurse, doula, Lamaze Childbirth educator and author, Debby Amis. Debby breaks down this new study to highlight areas of inc...

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MotherSHIFT: Supporting Women Through the Identity Shift of Motherhood with Jessie Harrold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Few experiences in life create such a sudden shift on so many deep levels like entering parenthood. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with writer, women’s mentor, doula and founder of M...

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RIE Parenting: Is It For You with Janet Lansbury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s not often during an interview I have such a major a shift in perspective on the topic of discussion. But that is exactly what occurred during my talk with author and RIE method teacher Janet L...

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An Introduction to Trauma Informed Prenatal Yoga with Tara Tonini from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stepping onto the yoga mat may feel very vulnerable for many people. It’s a time to be present with body, mind and breath and that can be challenging, especially if you have suffered through any ty...

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Why Children Whine and What to Do About It with Dr. Laura Markham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're a parent, or simply have been around children, you know the how hard it can be to stay calm when a child is whining. I'm almost 8 years into parenthood and still, I find myself hungrily l...

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Life In the NICU with Evelyn Gama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Every year 10-15 percent of babies born in America spend some time in the NICU. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with Evelyn Gama, a licensed mental health therapist and mother to a NI...

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Why This Baby Is Breech with Nicole Morales from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Spinning Babies Trainer and home birth midwife, Nicole Morales. Nicole offers insight to why a baby may be breech and methods to help baby nav...

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How To Make A Slow Labor Progress with Dr. Vijaya Krishnan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The number one reason for first time birthing people to have a cesarean is “failure to progress”. Failure to progress is defined as a labor lasting 20 hours or more for first time parents. However,...

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Getting Real with Peloton’s Kristin McGee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We've all met those people we start chatting with and instantly decide, I want to know more about you. As Krisitn and I casually talked during the breaks of Prenatal Yoga Center's Prenatal Yoga Tea...

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An Ancient Map for Modern Birth with Pam England from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to part two of the Birthing From Withinfocused podcasts. Recently, I embarked on the path to becoming a Birthing From Within Mentor. The process to becoming a mentor is multilayered but sta...

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Exploring Birthing from Within with Koyuki Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If only there was a way to script out your “ideal” birth and be guaranteed the experience unfolds in that exact manner. Unfortunately, that’s impossible. However, many of us try to overly plan and ...

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The Importance of Community with Jessica Pallay from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We've all heard “It take a village to raise a child.” And while it sounds like a cliche or catch phrase, those of us who've been through or witnessed the transition from maiden to motherhood can un...

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The Highly Sensitive Baby & Parent with Julie Bjelland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know that 20% of the population has a unique brain trait called Sensory Processing Sensitivity aka the “highly sensitive person”? And of course, this is not limited to only adults. Babies a...

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Avoiding the "Mom Rut" in Fashion with Brianne Manz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I was recently sorting through old pictures of me “pre-children” and noted how cute and put together I was back then. My hair was cut regularly, my clothes were fun and fashionable and I had a very...

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Body Positive Parenting with Leslie Bloch and Zoe Bisbing of The Bloom Project from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I wish I could say I have a very loving and peaceful relationship with my body and body image; unfortunately, I do not. However, with awareness of this personal flaw, I've made great efforts to be ...

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Incontinence, Prolapse, and the Core, Oh My! A Discussion of These Common Issues with Anita Lambert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We all know about the common physical issues of pregnancy and postpartum, an achy back, sore shoulders and tight hips. But what about the other issues that are often kept quiet, hidden in confusion...

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How To Find Ease In Complicated Births with Erin Cella from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What do you do when your birth goes in a completely different direction than expected? How do you recover, find peace, and prepare for the birth of another baby? What happens if your second birth a...

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Demystifying Genetic Prenatal Testing with Ushta Davar Canteenwalla from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the field of genetic testing grows, so do the options for parents to learn more about their baby prior to birth. However, the choices and information from these tests can be confusing and someti...

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Baby Fingers: Baby Sign Language with Lora Heller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of my favorite parts of early motherhood was listening to the scrumptious babble of my new baby. That was, until a level of frustration grew from our inability to communicate effectively. My so...

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Embracing The KonMari Method to Declutter Your Life & Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I’ll admit, I got a bit of zig when my husband and I went shopping to fill our baby registry. It was thrilling to see all the baby gear start to arrive. That is until we realized that our small one...

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Understanding Core Strength In Pregnancy & Postpartum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Most people who recently birthed a baby experience some level of trying to reignite a relationship with their core muscles. Some people feel a huge disconnect and have little understanding of why t...

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The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How amazing is it that the documentary, #Period. End of Sentence, a film about menstruation just won an Academy Award! For years talking about periods was a closed subject. But now tides are turnin...

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Meditation & Facing Birth Fear with Anna Gannon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you ever found yourself facing a completely different scenario in life then you were expecting? At 7 months pregnant, writer and yoga teacher Anna Gannon, found herself unexpectantly unemploye...

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Community Birth Story: Embracing Your Birth Choices from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of Yoga |Birth |Babies, please enjoy this community birth story from Hedy as she explains what she faced when trying to have the birth she envisioned and some surprises of postpartu...

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Pushing Power: Understanding the 2nd Stage of Labor with Chantal Traub from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The pushing stage of labor rarely looks as it does in the movies! Did you know there are so many other options to birth a baby then flat on your back with you legs thrown up to the ceiling and push...

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Healing After Birth: Recovering from Birth Trauma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Between 25 and 34 per cent of women report that their births were traumatic. Given this staggering number, how many of these people have the support or tools to safely heal and recover from their b...

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Finding Birth Flow within a Hospital Setting with Adriana Lozada from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Birth has so many unknowns including not fully knowing the scenario and care provider you will be encountering upon entering a hospital or birth center. Common situations are bound to arise that ma...

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Car Seat Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Child Passenger Safety Technician and founder of NY Metro CPR, Jason Mundy. He breaks down some of the most common mistakes parents make when ...

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TheMilkinMama: Hand Expression with Francie Webb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For those who have been caught with out their breast pump or expectantly separated from your baby, you may have turned to hand expression as a last resort. But did you know, that hand expression of...

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Practical Advice on Caring for Your Newborn with Ayelet Kaznelson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bringing home a newborn baby for the first time is perhaps one of the most daunting tasks many people face in their life. I clearly remember the moment my husband and I were alone with our new baby...

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Understanding the ARRIVE Study with Bonu deCaires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The headline “The ARRIVE Trial: Induction at 39 weeks leads to lower cesarean rate” may have caught your eye in the last few months. It may have also left you confused, wondering what to do with th...

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Your Inner Baby Carriage with Jill Miller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you ever felt like you don’t understand your changing pregnant body? Perhaps you no longer feel like you can find good, supportive posture, or take a satisfyingly deep breath? If so, then this...

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Rainbow Babies with Jessica Mougis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Approximately 10-25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. With such a high percentage of pregnancies naturally terminating, why is this subject often talked about in whispers behind closed doors? Whe...

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Pain, Suffering, & Trauma In Labor with Penny Simkin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I had the pleasure of speaking with world renowned author and birth authority, Penny Simkin. We spoke of the important topic of pain versus suffering, how ...

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Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Eating Disorders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of the three pillars of Prenatal Yoga Center methodology is community, also knows as sangha. Feeling part of community, especially in such a transitional time like pregnancy and parenthood, can...

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Spinning Babies Founder Gail Tully and the Importance of Fetal Position from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Failure to progress is the number one reason first time mothers end up having an unplanned cesarean birth. Many times the cause of the cervix failing to open is related to the baby’s position and h...

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Plan to Support Yourself: The Necessity of a Postpartum Mental Health Check In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the myriad of nursery decor, strollers and baby gadgets, it is not surprising the amount of time and effort new parents spend on preparing for the arrival of their new family member. Unfortuna...

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When You Suspect a Friend or Loved One is Suffering with PMAD with Paige Bellenbaum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you ever had a friend or family member you suspected was suffering from a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorder and just didn’t know if or how to approach them? With more then 20% of new parents...

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Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to the Center of Disease Control. gestational diabetes affects up to 10% of pregnancies each year. For those diagnosed with this endocrine disorder, their pregnancy will be much monitored...

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Planning for Postpartum: How to Handle Family and Guests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You had a baby! Great! Now what?? There are so many things to consider when planning for postpartum. What kind of support do you need? Who is giving you that support? Are you breastfeeding, bottle ...

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Where to take Childbirth Education a minisode with Deb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When taking a Childbirth Education class, you may assume that all the information you are receiving is given in hopes of best supporting you, the birthing person. Unfortunately, that is not always ...

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Understanding Preeclampsia with Rebecca Britt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever wonder why at all of your prenatal visits with your care provider you have your blood pressure checked and often leave urine sample? It’s because your care provider is checking for a serious c...

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Community Birth Story with Lauren Seidman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An article from Midwifery Today sited a study concluding “Participants who read positive, empowering birth stories reported an average of 33% less fear about their upcoming birth.” That great incre...

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Reducing Unnecessary Cesarean Birth With Dr. Neel Shah from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The current US cesarean rates hover around 33%. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the cesarean rate should fluctuate between 10-15%. They even state “Cesarean section rates hi...

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Labor Induction with Dr. Rachel Reed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to the Listening to Mothers iii Survey, 41% of the people indicated that their care provider tried to induce their labor, with three out of four of those women (74%) indicating that it di...

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Birthing With Confidence with Rhea Dempsey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

“All birthing people will face a crisis of confidence at some point during a physiological labor.” This one powerful discussion point still sticks out in my mind from my juicy conversation with chi...

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Sex During Pregnancy & Postpartum with The V Club’s Courtney Cleman & Alexandria Ross from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Navigating a satisfying sex life with your partner during pregnancy and postpartum can be a bit challenging for many. Fear of hurting the baby, working through body image issues and share logistics...

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Community Birth Story: Getting Past A Bumpy Start with Soul Camp’s Michelle Goldblum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Not every entrance into parenthood is easy and joyful with a soundtrack of birds singing blissfully as you walk carefree through the park. You may even mutter under your breath, “This is really f**...

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Matrescence with Aurelie Athan, Ph.D from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matrescence, a seldom heard word that names the shift into motherhood, stemming from on the word, adolescence. Funny that the metamorphosis into adolescence is socially viewed with compassion, supp...

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Motherhood & Identity with Dr. Britta Bushnell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The day your child is born, you assume a completely new persona and identity. Many grapple with this shift from maiden to motherhood and embracing this new title and responsibility can be challengi...

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Crunchy Radish founder Miranda Hammer on Nutrition for the New Mama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder of the CrunchyRadish.com, registered dietitian, and natural foods chef Miranda Hammer. We discuss nutrition, food preferences and aver...

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“Our Babies, Ourselves” Author Dr. Meredith Small from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with anthropologist, Dr. Meredith Small, about how our biology, culture and history influence how we parent our children. In this fun, lively con...

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Teaching Prenatal Yoga with Deb Flashenberg, Founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I take off my interviewer hat and become the guest speaker! For the past 17 years I have had the joy and honor of leading group yoga classes as well as t...

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For the Love of Babies: Life in the NICU author Dr. Sue Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with neonatologist and social worker, Dr Sue Hall about navigating the Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU). Having a child in the NICU can be ove...

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Community Birth Story with Bridget Tichar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies” we’re sharing an inspirational birth story from our community. Today’s guest Bridget Tichar had a great birth and we want to share her experience to provi...

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Life After Loss, A Story of Miscarriage and Moving Forward with Dr. Michelle Canarick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies” Dr. Michelle Canarick and I have an intimate discussion of loss, as we explore what is was like to move through and forward after a miscarriage. Touching ...

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Preparing Your Finances for Baby with Amy Brackett CFA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know it will cost a middle-income couple slightly more than $245,000 to raise a child born in 2013 to the age of 18?! On this episode of “Yoga| Birth | Babies,” I speak with financial advis...

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Pre & Postpartum Fertility with The 5th Vital Sign from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with 5th Vital Sign’s co-founders, Emily Varnam and Kelsey Knight. This conversation is circling around the importance of understanding your body...

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Informed & Implied Consent in Maternity Care with Cristen Pascucci from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of “Yoga| Birth|Babies,” I speak with founder of Birth Monopoly and co-creator of the Exposing the Silence Project, Cristen Pascucci. Cristen and I have a lively conversation about ...

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Taking Charge of Postpartum Health with Dr. Debra Bingham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement, Dr Debra Bingham. Recently in the news there have been arti...

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Preventing Birth Defects with Dr. Rahul Gupta from 2021-01-27T04:11:33

Birth defects, defined by the March of Dimes, are structural changes that affect one or more parts of the body (e.g. heart, brain, foot). While some birth defects are completely unavoidable and unp...

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Coping with a Colicky Baby with Jackie DelVecchio from 2021-01-20T13:09

Many pregnant people envision the early days of parenthood snuggled close with their new cooing baby. But, what happens when the dream-like vision collides with brutal reality of a constantly cryin...

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Community Birth Story: Having a Hospital Birth Using Hypnobabies with Cat Acquaviva from 2021-01-13T07:00:41

Community has always been a central part of the PYC methodology. We come together as a community to support one another through pregnancy and parenthood. Hearing the stories from friends, family, a...

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210. Scary Things Newborns Do That Are Totally Normal with Dr Tracey Agnese from 2021-01-06T08:14

If you haven't spent a lot of time around a newborn some of their behaviors and habits may seem bizarre or even scary to you as a new parent.  In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, board-certi...

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210. Scary Things Newborns Do That Are Totally Normal with Dr Tracey Agnese from 2021-01-06T08:14

If you haven't spent a lot of time around a newborn some of their behaviors and habits may seem bizarre or even scary to you as a new parent.  In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, board-certi...

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Due Dates&Induction with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins from 2020-12-16T05:14:48

Due dates, that looming day etched in your mind when your journey through pregnancy will come to an abrupt ending. But how accurate are these given dates and what happens if that day comes and goes...

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Supporting Queer, Trans, Non-Binary Folks in Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum with Beth Hardy from 2020-12-09T06:18

In a world that often categorizes people and events in a binary manner, those who fall beyond the binary often face unseen challenges. Family planning, reproductive care, and birth are no exception...

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Healing From A Cesarean with Sara Reardon and Jessica Reale from 2020-12-02T08:17

Cesarean sections rank among the top surgical procedures given in the US. Currently, one third of American babies are born in this manner. Because it’s such a common procedure, it can be easy to fo...

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Being Transformed by Birth and Yoga with Mado Hesselink from 2020-11-25T11:45

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies we dive into the topics I love most, yoga, birth and babies! Renowned yoga teacher, podcast host and yoga business strategist, Mado Hesselink shares her jou...

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How to Overcome Mom Guilt, Martyr-Mode, and Perfectionism with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD from 2020-11-18T08:57

Why do so many mothers suffer from mom guilt, martyr-mode, and perfectionism? In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Gemma ((the first d...

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Environmental Health&Your Pregnancy with Dr. Aly Cohen from 2020-11-11T07:44:56

Did you know there are 90,000 chemicals that we are surrounded by, on a daily basis, that may impact your health, pregnancy and baby? Many of these chemicals are commonly used in beauty products, h...

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Community Birth Story: Pregnancy As A Queer Person and Woman of Color from 2020-11-04T09:22:13

When Catalina reached out to share her birth story, I was struck by the powerful words she used to describe her birth, “I was able to make empowered decisions without shame.” Immediately, I knew th...

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Cesarean Birth with Dr. Marta Perez from 2020-10-28T08:38:33

How much time have you put into learning about a cesarean birth? What are factors that play a role in having a cesarean birth or way to decrease the chances of a cesarean birth?  With the national ...

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Healing from a Vaginal Birth with Morgan Michalowski from 2020-10-21T08:48

Birth in many respects is an ordeal for your body and mind. How much thought have you put into the healing process hours and days after your baby? Often times, once the baby is introduced into the ...

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"Why Did No One Tell Me This?: The Doulas' Honest Guide for Expectant Parents" with Natalia Hailes&Ash Spivak from 2020-10-14T08:30

The transition into pregnancy, birth, and postpartum often comes with a steep learning curve. Many people come out the other side of parenthood saying, Why did nobody tell me this?  That sentiment ...

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The Psoas: Stabilizing Your Spine and Guiding Your Baby with Libby Hinsley, PT from 2020-10-07T07:14:53

Did you know, the psoas major (there are two of them, one on each side of your spine and pelvis) are the only muscles that connect your spine to your legs? These important muscles play a major role...

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Mom Rage with Minna Dubin from 2020-09-30T09:00

It’s no surprise that with the amount of responsibilities and pressure mothers endure day after day that emotions may rise to the level of rage. However, a raging outburst can often leave a parent ...

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Community Birth Story: A Fast, Primal and Confident Birth with Jenn Gross from 2020-09-23T09:00

Studies have shown that hearing positive birth stories can increase one’s confidence in their own upcoming birth.  In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with new mother, Jenn Gross. Jenn sh...

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The Peanut Ball and the Pelvis with Cheri Grant the "Peanut Ball Lady" from 2020-09-16T08:13:32

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Cheri Grant, also known world wide as the “Peanut Ball Lady”. Cheri explains how peanut balls are incorporated into labor and how they can pos...

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The Science of Covid&Its Effect on Pregnancy with Dr. Marta Perez from 2020-09-09T07:55:20

In this episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies, I speak with board-certified OB-GYN and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Marta Perez on what we know about the science of COVID, it’s eff...

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Creating A Respectful and Collaborative Relationship With Your Care Providers&Hospital Staff with Chloe Lubell from 2020-08-26T06:52:56

Birthing people sometimes feel like they are going into a hospital setting needing to have their guard up to defend their birth preferences against the enemy- the medical institution. In this episo...

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“Parenting As An Exhausted Parent”&How To Not Lose Your Cool With Your Kids! with Rachel Bailey from 2020-08-19T08:00

Sigh…exhaustion! As a parent, who isn’t exhausted at times? What parent struggles with not losing their cool with their kids at some point? How do parents let go of the facade of control they think...

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Lowering the Cesarean Rate with Dr. Neel Shah from 2020-08-12T07:13:12

If you knew there was a way to successfully lower cesarean rates and create a family-centered birth, would you be interested in learning more about it? In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I spea...

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Navigating Toddler Tantrums&Meltdowns with Big Little Feelings Co-Founders Deena Margolin and Kristin Gallant from 2020-08-05T07:00

I have yet to meet a parent who hasn't struggled through a child’s tantrum or other challenging moments. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we knew exactly what to do to manage or even avoid tantrums?  In ...

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Community Birth Story: Power, Surrender and Opening from 2020-07-29T09:00

Sharing birth stories matters. It's an opportunity to support and inspire one another during a transformative time. Each new parent carries their own powerful narrative of their birth that shapes t...

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Navigating Constant Togetherness As Parents&Partners with Michelle Canarick from 2020-07-22T09:00

During these unusual times, we are asking so much more of ourselves, our partners and our children.How much constant togetherness can people handle before resentment sets in and everyone gets itchy...

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Development, Emotional, and Social Milestones with Nekole Eaton of Kids OT Help from 2020-07-15T07:48:41

Have you ever wondered what the appropriate milestones are for your baby? What is there to do if your child is not meeting these benchmarks? In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with pedia...

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Baby-Led Weaning: When&How To Start Solids with Jenny Best Founder of Solid Starts from 2020-07-08T04:28:18

Part of parenting is learning through mistakes. Personally, I could write a book on the missteps I’ve taken despite thinking I’m doing the right thing in the moment.  Jenny Best, founder, and CEO o...

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Making Work Life Balance Easier with Lauren Smith Brody from 2020-07-01T11:23

Adjusting back to work has always been a concern for new parents. Today, in a time of a pandemic where childcare may have adjusted, finding flexible, creative ways to meet the demands of your job m...

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Babies After 35 with Shannon Clark from 2020-06-24T16:54

A magic alarm does not go off and cripple your eggs the morning you turn 35 years old. But why does society put that pressure on people? What does it really mean to have a baby after 35 and what ca...

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Community Birth Story: How to Talk About Birth Trauma with Eliana Balk from 2020-06-17T10:02

This week on Yoga|Birth|Babies we’re taking a break from our expert lead interviews and focusing on a birth story from the community.  Eliana Balk reached out to me to share her story and ideas abo...

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Ups and Downs in Motherhood with Dayna Kurtz from 2020-06-10T19:11

For the past few months, I've been gravitating towards the subject of motherhood devouring podcasts, books, and articles on the subject. Possibly because I am knee-deep in early childhood as the mo...

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Improving the Birth and Health Outcome for Black Moms and Babies from 2020-06-03T13:42

“There is a significant amount of evidence that shows that healthcare providers hold stereotypes based on a patient’s race, class, sex, and other characteristics. This influences their interpretati...

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The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby with Debra Pascali Bonaro from 2020-05-27T13:32

Why does society accept the deeply embedded belief that mothers can’t be sexy? Saturday Night Live just re-aired their “Mom Jeans” skit poking fun at “moms”. Emphasizing that once someone because a...

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Loss, Grief, Anxiety and Isolation During Pregnancy and Parenthood from 2020-05-20T21:16

Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, are often a time of family gatherings and celebrations. But now during this unprecedented time, these milestones are being experienced in isolation. This mass...

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Understanding Telehealth with Eugenia Montesenos from 2020-05-13T13:15

Telehealth has become the norm while social distancing is being respected. This can leave some new and expectant parents anxious about the care they will receive as leading up to their birth and re...

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Breastfeeding and Epidurals with Dianne Cassidy from 2020-05-06T16:40

Did you know there is a correlation between breastfeeding issues and epidurals? The continuous IV fluid given to birthing people during labor may render the breasts more swollen. The nipples becom...

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Community Birth Story: Birthing During a Pandemic from 2020-04-29T18:54

Can you imagine giving birth and entering postpartum in the middle of a pandemic? Candice Baehr faced this exact scenario.  In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with co-founder of Par...

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Hypnobirthing with Kristy Rodriguez from 2020-04-22T15:01

The hormonal blue print needed to move labor forward has a few requirements. For the body to function well in labor, we need to remove pressure, stress, shame and anxiety and help the laboring pers...

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Processing Your Birth Story with Nikki Shaheed from 2020-04-15T16:56

Everyone who gives birth shall forever carry their story imprinted deep within. For some, the memories brings joy, others unresolved feelings and for many, they are somewhere in between. Time will ...

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Preparing for Postpartum During COVID-19 with Grace Veras Sealy from 2020-04-08T15:30

Bringing home a baby during a pandemic has unique challenges. New parents can no longer rely on the help and support of family, friends, or a doula to share the workload and take the pressure off o...

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Birth Flow and Balance with Gail Tully of Spinning Babies from 2020-04-01T16:53

Have you ever wondered why some births are fast and furious while others slowly putter along? Many times it has to do with the delicate dance between the baby’s position and the balance and room ma...

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Pregnancy and Birth During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Terry Richmond from 2020-03-22T03:41

Pregnancy and being a brand new parent inherently carries a fair amount of anxiety and uncertainty. Add in an unprecedented pandemic, and that anxiety is likely to increase. One of the best ways to...

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Community Birth Stories: Strength, Endurance, and Surrender with Hess Kim from 2020-03-18T21:00

What if your birth fell well beyond any preconceived vision of possibility?  What if it took so many twists and turns that even a prolific author would struggle to paint such a surprising story? In...

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Transformed by Birth with Britta Bushnell from 2020-03-11T20:05

Birth. Rarely does it unravel as planned or expected. The uncertainty and loss of control can be very challenging for many pregnant people. It can bring up fear, make some hold tighter to a preconc...

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Understanding Postpartum Hormones with Aviva Romm MD from 2020-03-04T22:33

Have you ever wondered why postpartum people wake up with night sweats? Or find their hair falling out? Did you know there is a huge hormonal disruption once the placenta is delivered and that lead...

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Comfort for Birth with Yiska Obadia from 2020-02-26T21:49

Approximately 60% of pregnant people will receive an epidural. With those receiving epidural analgesia, up to 10% of those people will not receive full pain relief- there may be a spot where discom...

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Who's Responsible: Student or Teacher? with Bec Conant from 2020-02-19T21:24

Is it a fair assumption for pregnant yoga students to assume “If you had a yoga practice prior to pregnancy, you will know how and when to modify.”?  Whose responsibility is it to ensure the safety...

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Epidurals with Dr. Claire Sandberg from 2020-02-12T21:22

An epidural is a very familiar term for most, but how much knowledge do people have about it?  With an average of 60% of birthing people choosing epidural anesthesia, it is important to make inform...

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Surrogacy: Helping To Create A Family with Anastasia Bartlett from 2020-02-05T21:34

Surrogate Carrier: The act of carrying a baby for an intended family. In my opinion, one of the greatest gifts a person can give to a family that needs assistance in creating their family.  In thi...

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All About Adoption with Rebecca Mendel from 2020-01-29T21:50

The path to creating a family can differ for everyone. For some it may require fertility assistance, others a surrogate, and others no assistance at all however for approximately 135,000 families i...

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Preparing for Cesarean: A Necessary Conversation with Mary Esther Malloy from 2020-01-22T20:46

Currently in the US, approximately one-third of all babies are born by cesarean. However, it's interesting to note that when I asked my prenatal yoga class of 21 pregnant people how many have consi...

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Life With A Newborn: Thriving and Surviving the First Weeks with Meema Spadola from 2020-01-15T22:14

Frequently students return to class and express how blindsided they felt by the the demands of the first few weeks of life with a newborn baby. Much time had been spent preparing for labor and birt...

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Community Birth Stories: The Importance of Self Advocacy with Jessie Katz from 2020-01-08T21:20

Can you imagine the need to be the main advocate for yourself in the middle of labor and directly postpartum? Or being pushed into the situation to go head to head with the hospital staff just to s...

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Understanding "Big Babies" with Rebecca Dekker from 2019-12-30T21:33

A “big baby” is one of the top reasons for a suggested induction for pregnant people. But did you know that ultrasound offers less accuracy after the 37th week of pregnancy and can be off up to 15%...

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Parenting a Child with Special Needs with Bridget Tichar from 2019-12-18T22:10

What do you do when you realize your child has special needs and considerations? For some parents of children who have special needs, they may feel isolated and overwhelmed by living outside “the n...

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The Pregnancy Project with Alex Berke from 2019-12-11T21:53

The US is the only developed country that does not offer paid maternity leave to new parents. Support for new families varies from the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act, which offers job protection...

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The 4th Trimester with Kimberly Johnson from 2019-12-04T22:15

The shift from pregnancy to postpartum is unlike any chasm one will ever experience. And while there is often much care and attention being paid to the pregnant person’s well being, the new parent ...

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Tongue Tie with Robin Kaplan from 2019-11-27T21:26

It's possible you've never heard of “tongue tie,” but 5% of babies are born with this condition. If your little one has a tongue tie you likely understand how it impacts feeding your baby, from the...

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#IHadAMiscarriage with Dr. Jessice Zucker from 2019-11-20T22:01

Why is it that so many pregnant people wait until 12 weeks to share the news of their pregnancy? This silence retreat may be comforting for some, but isolating for the 1 in 4 people who do not see ...

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Community Birth Story: Healing Through Birth from 2019-11-13T21:50

Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood can bring up painful triggers and emotions from one’s past. But, for some, can also serve as a gateway to healing In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies...

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Life With Twins with Natalie Diaz from 2019-11-06T21:34

How would you react upon finding out you were carrying twins? Shock? Excitement? A bit nervous? A combination of all three? If are one of the 3.35% of parent having twins you may be looking for som...

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Yoga for Pelvic Health with Shannon Crow from 2019-10-30T20:35

One of the most commonly used phrases in exercise and yoga is “engage your core.” But what does that even mean? What muscles are being asked to work and is it really helpful or healthy to have an e...

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Postpartum Psychosis with Lisa Abramsom from 2019-10-23T21:07

Nobody ever enters parenthood and thinks having a baby would land them in the psych ward. But that is exactly what happened with Lisa Abramson. On this episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies, I speak with e...

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Birth Plans with Terry Richmond from 2019-10-16T20:20

Birth plans have gotten a bad name. How can you possibly plan a birth since they rarely go as planned? However, investing time, thought, and energy into what areas of the birth are important to the...

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Community Birth Stories: Overcoming Disappointment&Embracing the Uncontrollable with Sarah Faich Dini from 2019-07-17T17:36

I reached out to Hannah Sarah Faich Dini to be a guest on Yoga | Birth | Babiesbecause chatting with her and simply knowing her is a true delight. I also, in my many years of working with the pregn...

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Meditation with Arden Martin of The Spring Meditation from 2018-06-20T16:32

Reducing stress and depression, increasing self awareness and happiness are just some of the amazing benefits of mediation. In this episode of Yoga | Birth |Babies, I speak with Vedic Meditation te...

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Nanny 101 with Christa Nader of Kith&Kin from 2018-06-13T17:25

Once the dust settles on the new expansion to your family, plans may need to be considered about child care and extra support. There are several options, day care, family help or hiring an in home ...

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Epidural 101 with Dr. Claire Sandberg from 2018-06-10T23:17

An epidural is a very familiar term for most, but how much knowledge do people have about it? In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with anesthesiologist and yoga teacher, Claire Sandbe...

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Community Birth Story with Kristina Podsiadly from 2018-06-02T18:00

Within the hustle and bustle of NYC, it is essential to find community and support, especially for a new parent. In this week’s episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with devoted yogini and mot...

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Finding the Support You Need in Birth with Stephanie Heintzeler from 2018-05-20T13:04

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Stephanie Heintzeler, midwife, doula, and IBCLC. Stephanie’s vast experience as a birth worker ranges from delivering babies as a midwife in G...

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What Do You Really Need For Baby? with Adriane Stare from 2018-05-12T16:54

Baby stuff everywhere! Why does it feel like having a baby comes with so much equipment and accessories? Have you ever stopped to think about what is truly necessary and what is just really good ma...

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All About Breastfeeding’s Lori Isenstadt from 2018-05-06T03:01

In this episode, I speak with IBCLC, Lori Isenstadt, from the podcast, All About Breastfeeding. Lori breaks down some of the misconceptions about the first few days of breastfeeding and offers hone...

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Racial Disparity and Its Effect on Breastfeeding and Infant Mortality from 2018-04-25T19:36

In today’s episode I speak with accomplished author, health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett. We dive deeply into an important and t...

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VBAC Facts founder Jen Kamel from 2018-04-18T20:28

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with the founder of VBAC Facts, Jen Kamel. Jen and I go deep into myths and misconceptions about VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and ways to ad...

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Navigating Breastfeeding at Work with Nancy Morbacher from 2018-04-07T22:25

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with author and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Nany Mohrbacher about how to support breastfeeding women at work and help the...

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Community Birth Story with Emeline Foster from 2018-04-02T14:27

Today on Yoga| Birth|Babies I speak with PYC community member, Emeline Foster. Emeline is a second time mother who openly shares her struggles with deciding if she should have a second cesarean or ...

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Common Sense Pregnancy with Jeanne Faulkner RN from 2018-03-21T18:08

In today’s episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeanne Faulkner R.N. Jeanne initially wrote for FitPregnancy, penning the column “Ask a Labor Nurse.” She has since wr...

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Perinatal Mood&Anxiety Disorders with Paige Bellenbaum of the Motherhood Center from 2018-03-07T18:28

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with licensed social worker and Program Director of the Motherhood Center of New York, Paige Bellenbaum. This deeply honest and moving discussion n...

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Taking Charge of Postpartum Health with Dr. Debra Bingham from 2017-11-27T00:56

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement, Dr Debra Bingham. Recently in the news there have been arti...

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Dr. Harvey Karp: “The Happiest Baby on the Block” from 2017-11-12T17:52

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with pediatrician and author of the bestselling book, The Happiest Baby On The Block, Dr. Harvey Karp. This conversation is for any new or expect...

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Big Beings, Little Body: The New Parenting Paradigm with Carrie Contey PhD from 2017-11-04T00:34

Today on “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator, Carrie Contey. Carrie and I have a lively and enlightening discussion about why unders...

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Infertility with Dr. Brahma of Prelude Fertility from 2017-10-28T11:42

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist, Dr Pavna Brahma. Dr Brahma and I discus the often emotionally charged topic of infertil...

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“The Big Let Down” author Kimberly Seals Allers from 2017-10-13T15:23

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with journalist and author of the book, The Big Let Down– How Medicine, Big Business and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding. Kimberly and I discus th...

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Community Birth Story: Chantal Eder from 2017-10-06T17:33

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with new mother and yoga teacher, Chantal Eder. We discus the the challenges and joys of pregnancy and new motherhood. Chantal also opens up about ...

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Minisode: Preparing for Your Birth from 2017-09-22T17:37

This week on “Yoga | Birth | Babies” I wanted to talk to you about preparing for birth. As a speaker and teacher I’m frequently asked, “What tips would you give expectant parents?” Well based on my...

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“Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat?” Author Claire Mysko from 2017-09-16T18:53

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with author of the book, “Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat?” and executive director of the National Eating Disorder Association, Claire Mysko...

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Technocratic, Holistic, and Humanistic Birth with Robbie Davis-Floyd from 2017-09-16T14:21

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with world-renowned medical anthropologist, international speaker and researcher in transformational models in childbirth, midwifery and obstetri...

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Belly Binding with Lindsey Vestal of The Functional Pelvis from 2017-08-25T20:45

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with owner and founder of the The Functional Pelvis, occupational therapist, Lindsey Vestal. This is Lindsey’s second time on the podcast and it is...

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Lori McAlister founder of Sequencology&Mother of 2 from 2017-08-18T19:33

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies I speak with acclaimed yoga educator, founder of Sequencology, and mother of 2 Lori McAlister. We talk about how Lori’s practice has evolved over time, how ...

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The Fifth Trimester with Lauren Smith Brody from 2017-08-12T03:05

On this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with author and 5th Trimester Movement founder, Lauren Smith Brody. Lauren and I have a lively conversations about the challenges and struggles man...

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Plus Size Pregnancy with Bebo Mia founders Bianca Sprague&Natasha Marchand from 2017-08-04T17:34

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Bebo Mia founders, Bianca Sprague and Natasha Marchand. Bianca, Natasha and I discuss the misconceptions and assumptions women of size face wh...

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Preparing for Your 2nd and Beyond! with ‘You Plus 2 Parenting’ founder Rachel Cedar from 2017-07-21T16:05

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder and creator of You Plus 2 Parenting, Rachel Cedar, MSW. For any parent facing the daunting task of adding a new baby to your family dy...

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The New York Milk Bank with Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP, IBCLC from 2017-07-14T14:55

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder of the The New York Milk Bank, Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, FNP, IBCLC. Julie explains how milk banks work, how those who want to donate can...

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Fertility, Pregnancy, Motherhood and Stress with Dr. Alice Domar from 2017-07-07T17:57

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with fertility specialist and executive director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health, Alice Domar, PhD. Dr. Domar takes the time to explain ho...

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Pain for a Purpose in Childbirth with Dr. Judith Lothian from 2017-06-30T14:48

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with author and Lamaze Program Co-Director, Dr. Judith Lothian. We explore the idea of pain for a purpose in childbirth. Dr Lothian offers her insi...

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Labor Variations: Prodromal Labor, Back Labor, and Precipitous Birth with Sharon Muza from 2017-06-10T13:49

On this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Lamaze Teacher, labor support doula, and international speaker Sharon Muza. No labor is exactly alike, but sometimes there are variations beyo...

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9 Steps to Surviving Early Motherhood from 2017-06-02T17:32

Hi Everyone! In today’s episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies I revisit a blog I wrote a few years ago “7 Steps to Surviving Early Motherhood.” With some additional time and an additional baby I’ve adde...

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Breastfeeding 101 with Tamara Hawkins from 2017-05-28T14:46

In the episode of  Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Tamara Hawkins, FNP, RN, IBCLE, LCCE, CHHC, Director of Stork and Cradle. We talk about everything an expectant and new mother needs to know. ...

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Motherhood&Yoga with Paula Lynch Liberis from 2017-05-10T15:50

On this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with renowned yoga teacher and mother Paula Lynch Liberis. Paula and I have a very open and candid talk about shifting from high profile yoga teach...

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VBACs, Breech Babies,&Twin Births with Dr. Stuart Fischbein from 2017-05-03T14:04

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with obstetrician, international speaker and author, Dr. Stuart Fischbein. We speak about VBACs (vaginal births after cesareans), breech babies and...

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Acupuncture&Chinese Medicine with Frances Goodwin from 2017-04-28T14:48

This week on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I had the pleasure of speaking with licensed acupuncturist, Frances Goodwin. Frances helps demystify how Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help with fertility...

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Henci Goer and ACOG’s “Approaches to Limit Intervention During Labor and Birth” from 2017-04-21T16:53

This week on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I interview award-winning medical writer and internationally known speaker, Henci Goer. Henci and I discus the new ACOG (The American Congress of Obstetricians a...

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Diastisis, the Pelvic Floor, and More with Isa Herrera MSPT, CSCS from 2017-04-12T21:53

This week on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with well known Physical Therapist, Isa Herrera. Our discussion is centered primarily around diastisis, a healthy balanced pelvic floor and how to make i...

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Pediatrician 101 with Dr. Sonia Gidwani from 2017-04-08T09:14

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Dr. Sonia Gidwani. “Dr. G”, as she is lovingly called, is a long time UWS pediatrician who’s caring approach has drawn thousands of children t...

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Stephanie Middleberg, of ‘Middleberg Nutrition’ and author of THE BIG BOOK OF ORGANIC BABY FOOD from 2017-04-01T21:30

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with nutritionist and founder of Middleberg Nutrition, Stephanie Middleberg. We cover how to best support the pregnant and postnatal woman’s nutrit...

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5 Questions to ask Your Care Provider Before Birth : A minisode with Deb from 2017-04-01T21:28

As a doula, I’ve heard this lament time and time again: “I received the name of my doctor from a friend, and if I had known what to ask, I probably would have switched doctors a long time ago. Now ...

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Meema Spadola on Finding Support After Birth with a Postpartum Doula from 2017-04-01T21:26

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Postpartum doula, Meema Spadola. Meema dives deeply into the the profession of the postpartum doula and all the amazing support they offer. Ne...

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Dr. Jack Newman of the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic from 2017-04-01T21:21

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with renowned breastfeeding expert, Dr. Jack Newman. My goal of this podcast is for women to make informed, educated choices about why they may or ...

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Aviva Romm, M.D. author of THE ADRENAL THYROID REVOLUTION from 2017-03-31T21:23

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aviva Romm, MD. A Yale-trained, board-certified MD, midwife, and herbalist with a specialty in women’s health, Aviva an...

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Renowned Yoga Teacher, Founder of Om Yoga, and Author, Cyndi Lee from 2017-02-10T21:40

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with my long time teacher, Cyndi Lee. Cyndi and I explore what brought her to yoga and creating OM Yoga Center. She and I also openly talk about th...

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Gene DeClercq of ‘Birth by the Numbers’ from 2017-02-01T21:41

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Gene DeClercq about labor induction and all the ups and downs involved. Many women would like to avoid labor induction and Gene offers so tips...

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The Microbiome with Anne Estes, Phd from 2017-01-23T21:42

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I had the opportunity to speak with microbiome scientist and mom, Anne M Estes, Phd. She enlightened me about the incredible world of microbiomes in relati...

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Do’s and Don’ts for Doulas: Understanding Scope of Practice from 2017-01-06T15:05

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 believ...

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Barbara Harper and the Beauty of Water Birth from 2016-11-29T16:55

In today’s episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with internationally recognized expert on water birth and gentle birth and author of Gentle Birth Choices, Barbara Harper. Barbara explains what...

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Childproofing Your Marriage with Dr. Michelle Canarick from 2016-11-21T23:44

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, we bring back Dr. Michelle Canarick to discus childproofing your marriage! While starting a family is incredibly exciting for many, the addition of this ne...

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Umbilical Cord 101 with Dr. Mark Sloan from 2016-11-07T12:04

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, Dr Mark Sloan talks all things umbilical cord! He thoughtfully and thoroughly discusses everything from delayed cord clamping, to the controversial subject...

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Placental Encapsulation with Michelle LaDue from 2016-11-07T11:51

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...

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Dr. George Mussalli of Village Obstetrics from 2016-10-31T12:06

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 ...

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Tara Stiles, Founder of Strala Yoga on Strala and Her Pregnancy from 2016-10-25T12:28

In this episode, I have the chance to catch up the very busy and incredibly fun Tara Stiles! When I interviewed Tara, she was about 27 weeks pregnant. She openly talks about adjusting her yoga prac...

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Family Centered Cesarean with Narchi Jovic and Suzanne Chesney of ICAN from 2016-10-17T03:07

With one third of babies being born via cesarean, it is important to understand the process of a cesarean birth. However, there are ways to make a surgical birth less “surgical” feeling and shift t...

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Sleep Training with Jessica Shapley from 2016-10-10T12:36

In this episode we discuss the hotly debated topic, Sleep Training. I often feel there is a lot of comparison and judgement around sleep training but it is very personal and has effects on the whol...

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Mindful Parenting with Hunter Clarke-Fields from 2016-09-26T11:36

For those of us as parents who find ourselves struggling to react calmly to our children’s myriad of behaviors and feel by the end of the day, we are overwhelmingly exhausted, this podcast is for y...

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The Surprising History of How We Are Born with Tina Cassidy from 2016-09-06T13:42

If you’re curious about how your Great Grandmother’s birth may have differed from yours, this is the episode for you. In today’s episode Deb interviews Tina Cassidy author of Birth: The Surprising ...

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Postpartum Depression with Michelle Canarick Ph. D. from 2016-08-29T14:30

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 Can...

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Aligning Your Body and Baby for Your Best Birth with Dr. Randi Jaffe from 2016-08-15T13:49

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 pregn...

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Yoga In the 1st Timester with Deb Flashenberg from 2016-08-08T14:30

“Should I practice yoga during my 1st trimester?” is a question that I am asked quite frequently. Like so many pregnancy topics, you’ll come across a variety of opinions and ideas, many of which co...

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Doula 101 with Terry Richmond from 2016-08-01T14:48

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 Navig...

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Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering with Dr. Sarah Buckley from 2016-07-25T14:29

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 M...

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Farm Midwife, Deborah Flowers: Celebrating the Art&Science of Spiritual Midwifery from 2016-07-18T14:27

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 a...

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Pain to Power with Debra Pascali Bonaro from 2016-06-27T12:53

If you’ve heard about Orgasmic Birth then you’re familiar with today’s guest Debra Pascali Bonaro B.Ed., LCCE, PDT/BDT(DONA). On this episode, Deb speaks with Debra about the Pain to Power philosop...

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Celebrating the Uncensored Beauty of Motherhood with Ashlee Dean Wells of the 4th Trimester Bodies Project from 2016-06-20T17:10

You’ve seen her photographs on the Today Show and Huffington Post, stunning black and white images of mothers baring their bodies and stories. Today, we are so pleased to share Deb’s interview with...

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Is Your Fitness&Yoga Routine Helping Or Hindering Your Birth? with Deb Flashenberg from 2016-06-13T10:57

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...

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What’s Going On With My Core? An Intimate Discussion with Pelvic Floor Therapist Lindsey Vestal from 2016-06-06T11:18

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 ...

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Can the Internet Solve Your Breastfeeding Problems? With IBCLC, RLC Andrea Syms-Brown from 2016-05-30T12:01

Deb talks to Andrea Syms-Brown IBCLC, RLC, CIMI about breast feeding in the age of the internet. Can the internet solve your breastfeeding problems? Probably not, but it can connect you to the supp...

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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Caprice Abowitt from 2016-05-23T11:08

Join Deb as she talks to Prenatal Yoga Center’s Caprice Abowitt. Caprice talks about her journey from dancing to becoming a yoga instructor and the very personal reason she was drawn to the prenata...

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Conversations With A Midwife with Home Birth Midwife Tanya Wills from 2016-05-16T08:29

Home birth midwife, Tanya Wills openly talks about why one may want to choose a birth outside the hospital setting, the difference between the medical model of care and the midwifery model, as well...

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Why I Chose A Home Birth with Deb Flashenberg from 2016-05-09T09:54

How a mother chooses to birth is very personal. While I was pregnant, I kept my birth choices private. I am a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula and Lamaze teacher; I didn’t want my student...

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Dancing With The Fear of Birth with Deb Flashenberg from 2016-05-01T18:49

Deb discusses the effects of fear on labor, and the importance of taking some time to uncover your personal fears around your upcoming birth. Join us as we learn how to dance with the fear. Get th...

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Ballerinas and Babies: American Ballet Theater’s Kelley Potter Discusses Motherhood and Dancing from 2016-04-25T08:20

In today’s podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Kelley Potter, ballerina for American Ballet Theater. Kelley openly talks about balancing life and career as a professional ballerina and the ...

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Choices In Childbirth’s Clare Friedrich, Talks Childbirth Advocacy from 2016-04-11T04:23

Prenatal Yoga Instructor, childbirth educator, and Mother of 2 Clare Friedrich talks to Deb about Maternity care in the US, the role of doulas, and her own pregnanciesIn this episode Clare talks ab...

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Choices In Childbirth’s Clare Friedrich, Talks Childbirth Advocacy from 2016-04-11T04:23

Prenatal Yoga Instructor, childbirth educator, and Mother of 2 Clare Friedrich talks to Deb about Maternity care in the US, the role of doulas, and her own pregnanciesIn this episode Clare talks ab...

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The Birth of Yoga | Birth | Babies with Deb Flashenberg from 2016-03-21T19:06

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 ...

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