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Building empowerment, self-confidence and connection through candid education and compassionate advocacy for all families before, during and after pregnancy.

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Teaching, Seeing Friends, an Unusual Purchase and a Night on the Town – Day 2 of the Lamaze Conference in New Orleans

October 14, 2013 By Deena 3 Comments

After getting a moderate amount of sleep, it was time to teach my 4-hour, pre-conference session entitled: “Integrating Yoga into your Lamaze Class: Making Labor Positions Accessible to All and Teaching Effective Breathing and Relaxation.” If you can figure out how to make that title shorter, I’m all ears… Now, I’m not a morning person, […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: ACOG, Childbirth Education Classes, Interventions, Labor, Lamaze, Lamaze Conference, New Orleans, Obstetrical Forceps, Pregnancy, yoga

Interesting Conversations with Strangers and a Dress with Skeletons – Day 1 of the Lamaze Conference in New Orleans

October 10, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

It was an amazingly easy travel day today. There was *no* line at security at Pittsburgh International Airport. None. It was quite pleasant. We landed at DFW 30 mins early so I had plenty of time to eat and write a blog post for next week before my next flight to New Orleans.

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: breastfeeding, Childbirth Education Classes, Homebirth, Lamaze, Lamaze Conference, Mothers, New Orleans, Pittsburgh

An Interview with Pregnant Mom, Mary

October 9, 2013 By Deena 1 Comment

I have to say, I was thrilled when I saw Mary walk into my Prenatal Yoga class a few months back. She was one of my students when she was pregnant with her daughter, 3 years ago. I am so honored that she sought out my classes for her current pregnancy.  ~Deena Your Name: Mary Partner’s […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Childbirth, Interviews, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant, yoga

Infographic: Cesarean Section Rate is a 1/3 of all Births in the US

October 7, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: C-section, Cesarean Birth, Childbirth Education Classes, Interventions, Lamaze, Pregnancy, Pregnant

An Interview with New Mom, Brigid

October 2, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Your name: Brigid Partner’s name: James Baby’s birthdate: May 10, 2013   1. What is the best part of being a mom?                        Knowing that Matthew and I were made for each other. I feel such a strong connection with him that grows every day. I love watching him grow […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, birth story, breastfeeding, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Decision making, Epidural, Expectations, Labor, Motherhood, Mothers, Newborn, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy

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