This is the first of an occasional series on Tips to make Labor more Comfortable. Alright, so this one looks a bit funny, especially with my long scarves (rebozos) on their heads. I call it “lookin’ like a pirate”, because well, you do look like a pirate. I did have one couple mention, recently, that […]
Shaping our lives: In the Womb, at Birth and Beyond
What we do and how we feel during pregnancy and birth shapes our baby’s future. This is why we eat healthy foods, come to prenatal yoga, get a massage, and learn to relax. Gurmukh says, that as pregnant women, we ought not to watch scary movies, or subject ourselves to fearful or stressful situations. She […]
Since you asked: Birth Plan Template
You all have been asking for it, so here it is – Deena’s ever fabulous birth plan template! This is a bit longer than I usually suggest. Your birth plan should be one page, chronological, bullet points. It should cover the most important points to you. These are *my* important points. So, if you are […]
“A Belated Thank You!” – A testimonial that made me tear up.
Heather and Ryan were students of mine, shortly before I opened Shining Light in January, 2012. Heather sent me this email a few weeks ago. I was so touched by it that I wanted to share it with all of you. Their journey to parenthood has been incredible. ~Deena Here is their story: My partner […]
Postscript to: Birthstory film screening
What an amazing night we had! The screening of Birthstory: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives was more successful then I could have imagined. Thanks to our sponsor, Black Cat Tattoos for making this possible. We had 47 adults and 8 babies in attendance. We raised $529 for our new scholarship fund. This amounts to 2 […]