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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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Babywearing vs. Baby Gear: A thoughtful comparison

August 14, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

guest post by Laura McCarthy, Babywearing Guru Who knew having a tiny baby involves so much stuff? I attended a baby shower this past weekend and even having two young kids myself, was surprised by the amount of gadgets and gizmos the new family received for their soon-to-arrive baby. The mom and dad-to-be had to […]

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

FAQ – Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

August 7, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What makes this prenatal yoga teacher training different from other prenatal yoga teacher trainings I might find? A: This training will not only cover the asana, pranayama and dhyana for pregnancy, fertility and postpartum, but it will also delve into the social and emotional components of pregnancy and birth. As prenatal yoga teachers, […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, FAQ, Lamaze, Pittsburgh, Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, RPYT, yoga

Childbirth is work. To work you need energy. To get energy you do this…

July 22, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

  The definition of labor is “work”. If we are to work; we need energy. Energy comes from food. If you don’t eat you won’t have energy. Without energy the work of giving birth becomes more difficult and more painful. Let’s break it down:Infographic courtesy of Lamaze International.

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Childbirth, childbirth ed, Coping Skills, Eating and Drinking during labor, Evidence-based practices, Labor, Lamaze, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant, Valid Medical Reason

You can shorten your labor by up to an hour or more by doing this one thing

June 18, 2014 By Deena 3 Comments

What if you could shorten your labor by up to an hour or more and reduce your risk for c-section by 30% by doing one thing during labor? What if I told you this one thing was free, easy and helped you manage your pain and discomfort as well? What if I told you this […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, C-section, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Coping Skills, Epidural, Labor, Lamaze, Movement in Labor, Pregnancy, Pregnant

New video from Lamaze – Dads and Pregnancy Partners are there to support Mom

June 11, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

Dads and partners play a big role in supporting mom through labor and birth. Dads/partners are mom’s advocate and voice. Please watch this moving video from Lamaze International. When you consider taking a childbirth class, know that our Lamaze class, Confident Birthing, is open and welcoming to all families and we support the needs of […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Advocate, Childbirth Education Classes, Dad, Father's Day, Fathers, Lamaze, Parnter

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