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A Confident Cesarean Birth with a Doula

June 16, 2015 By Deena 1 Comment

Sometimes things don’t go they way we plan. However, when we have good support during birth from our partners, our care providers and our doulas we can still have a confident experience. Melanie tells us a story of just such a birth. Please visit Shining Light Doulas to learn more about how a doula can […]

Filed Under: Doulas, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, birth story, Cesarean Birth, Doula, Labor, Pregnancy, Shining Light Doulas, VBAC

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 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

An interview with new mom, Cortney

September 11, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

You may know Cortney. She’s one of our regular subs for Prenatal Yoga. She’s one of my long time students and I love her to pieces. Check out her story! ~Deena Your name – Cortney Partner’s name – Jake Baby’s birthdate – Noah was born 3/25/2011 1. What is the best part of being a mom? […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, birth story, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Expectations, Fathers, Homebirth, Interviews, Labor, Pittsburgh, yoga

An Interview with New Mom, Samantha

August 28, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Your name: Samantha Partner’s name: James Baby’s birthdate: 8/5/2013 1. What is the best part of being a mom? I feel an overwhelming sense of love and fulfillment, and an unspoken bond with my son. Being a mom has made me work even harder to be the best version of myself possible. 2.Give us the cliff’s […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, birth story, breastfeeding, C-section, Decision making, Emotional State, Expectations, Fear, Ideal Birth, Labor, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Prenatal Yoga, Traumatic Birth, yoga

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