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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

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

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