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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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Giving Birth with a Pair of Balls

January 28, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

A pair of very special balls can help make your birth a more pleasant experience. These most amazing items can be used by yourself or with a partner. They can relieve pain, discomfort and tension and just plain old make you feel good!

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Comfort Techniques, Confident Birthing, Coping Skills, Labor, Lamaze, Massage, Pain Management During Labor, Pittsburgh, Pregnant, Tennis Balls

The Birth of Mother Nature Belly Casts

January 12, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

Pregnancy is a very special time for a mother and her unborn child. In fact, many mothers look back fondly on their pregnancy, recalling the intimate time spent with their child while the loving bond between them first began. These moments are just as special as they are fleeting. So, I could understand when I was approached by […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Artists, Belly Casts, Guest Posts, Jill Lena Ford, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant

Third Anniversary Party and Fundraiser for The Three Rivers Mother’s Milk Bank

January 6, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

We are celebrating our 3rd anniversary with a fundraiser for the Three Rivers Mothers’ Milk Bank Sunday, January 25 1:00 – 4:00 pm Suggested minimum $10 donation per person (cash or check only) 100% of your donation will go to the Three Rivers Mothers’ Milk Bank

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: 3rd Anniversary Party, breastfeeding, Breastmilk, Breastpump, Three Rivers Mothers' Milk Bank

Our babies tell us what they need, we only need to listen

December 11, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

I believe: Our babies choose us to be their parents. They know that we are the perfect people to raise them in the way they need to be raised. We are a stage of their journey, and they are a stage in ours. Our babies choose their time to be conceived. Whether they are conceived […]

Filed Under: Inspirations, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Childbirth, Communication, Emotional State, Expectations, Ideal Birth, Motherhood, Parenting, Philosophy, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy

Babywearing to make shopping easier

November 17, 2014 By Deena 2 Comments

This is a guest post written by certified babywearing expert, Laura McCarthy. Laura teaches our Babywearing 101 & 102 classes and does private, one-on-one work with expectant and new parents as well. ~Deena As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we often spend more time shopping.  It may be grocery shopping for our holiday meals, purchasing gifts […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, babywearing, Fathers, Guest Posts, Infant, Laura McCarthy, Motherhood, Mothers, Newborn, Parenting, Shopping

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