In part one of this series, we talked about standing postures, with the birth ball (i.e. exercise or yoga ball) on the wall. Here, we continue beyond the seated postures and move into kneeling and using your ball. Kneeling, in a modified child’s pose, leaning over the ball. Josh and Amy are the models here, […]
Rock Your Labor with these Birth Ball Pro-Tips
One of my favorite tools for labor comfort is the birthing ball (i.e. exercise or yoga ball). Most of the time, we envision sitting on the ball during labor. Sitting is comfortable and lovely. However, the ball is one of the most versatile labor comfort tools out there. So, let’s explore two of the most […]
Moving forward and continued services
It’s been quite some time since I’ve dusted off my keyboard and blogged for Shining Light. I wanted to update you on my classes and the studio itself. Since moving out of the Lawrenceville studio and into my home studio in Brighton Heights, classes have been small, but going well. The schedule has been pared […]
Birth is Beautiful, Poop is Progress, Early Labor – video
My next video in the Birth is Beautiful series is about poop. Yeah, I know… but when we don’t talk about the yucky stuff it’s that much worse. This is part one of three. Who knew there was so much to talk about regarding poop and childbirth? Remember that Birth is Beautiful and Poop is […]
Birth is Beautiful, Your Mucus Plug – video
I’ve been meaning to get started on this new video series, Birth is Beautiful, for quite some time. This is the series where I discuss all of the gross, yucky and otherwise unmentionable things about childbirth. Today’s topic is, Your Mucus Plug. Happy viewing! Oh, and if you’d like to have your question answered via […]