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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

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

Eleven Things Nobody Told You About Your Postpartum Recovery

May 19, 2014 By Deena 1 Comment

When we are pregnant, we look forward to and prepare for birth. We write our birth plans, take our childbirth education classes, and read parenting books to prepare for baby’s arrival. After birth our focus turns to caring for the baby and caring for ourselves is often put on the back burner. Surprises with our […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, breastfeeding, Emotional State, Expectations, Motherhood, Mothers, Postpartum, Postpartum Depression

Six is the new Four, with regards to the start of Active Labor

March 18, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago ACOG updated their guidelines for preventing a primary c-section. One of their points is that active labor is 6 cm, not 4. This is a big deal and can reduce the number of c-sections done for “failure to progress”. Please share this information! More: Science & Sensibility: Safe Prevention of the Primary […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: ACOG, Birth, C-section, Cesarean Birth, Childbirth, Decision making, Labor, OB, Pregnancy, Valid Medical Reason

A Bit of Inspiration: Finding your Power during Birth

February 20, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

This is something I say often during my Confident Birthing classes. It is a major component to having a birth experience where you are comfortable with any medical intervention you may need, or that you may choose. Please share it!

Filed Under: Inspirations, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Decision making, Inspirational Pregnancy and Birth Quotes, Labor, Pregnancy, Take Back your Power, Valid Medical Reason

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