I’m so excited that Dancing for Birth™ is coming to Pittsburgh this weekend! I am a bit sad that my schedule doesn’t allow for me to attend or I would be there! I met Stephanie Larson, DFB, CD(DONA), CBE, BFA at the Lamaze Conference and loved her session. DFB is so much fun! I am also […]
An Occasional Series: Tips to make Labor more Comfortable – Looking like a Pirate
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 […]