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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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An Interview with Pregnant Mom, Alaina

October 23, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

I have to say, having Alaina and Jason in my Confident Birthing class has been a complete joy. They have a great sense of humor. Here’s Alaina’s interview.  ~Deena Your name: Alaina Partner’s name: Jason Estimated due date: 12/28/13 OB, family practice doctor or midwife? Midwife Home, birthcenter or hospital? Hospital 1. What is your […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Interviews, Labor, Lamaze, Pain, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant, yoga

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

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

An Interview with Brand New Mom, Sarah

September 25, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Your Name: Sarah Partner’s Name: Dan Estimated Due Date: September 9 (I actually went into labor after asking Deena to do this interview and delivered September 7!) OB, family practice doctor or midwife: OB Birth location: Hospital   1. What is your favorite thing about being pregnant? I loved knowing that my baby was entirely protected […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Fathers, Fear, Labor, Lamaze, OB, Pittsburgh, Pregnant

An Interview with Pregnant Mom, Liz

September 18, 2013 By Deena 1 Comment

Your name – Liz Partner’s name – Darren Estimated due date – December 1, 2013 OB, family practice doctor or midwife? Midwife Home, birthcenter or hospital? Hospital       1. What is your favorite thing about being pregnant? I love the feeling that for every moment during these nine months, I am doing something […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, birth story, C-section, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Communication, Expectations, Interviews, Labor, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant, VBAC, yoga

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