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When is the right time to take a childbirth class?

February 23, 2015 By Deena 5 Comments

“Yeah, I’m thinking about signing up for childbirth classes.” “Good! How far along are you?” “36 weeks…”

Filed Under: Featured Home Page, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Expectations, Lamaze, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant

Giving Birth with a Pair of Balls

January 28, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

A pair of very special balls can help make your birth a more pleasant experience. These most amazing items can be used by yourself or with a partner. They can relieve pain, discomfort and tension and just plain old make you feel good!

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Comfort Techniques, Confident Birthing, Coping Skills, Labor, Lamaze, Massage, Pain Management During Labor, Pittsburgh, Pregnant, Tennis Balls

Pregnant Couples needed to Star in a Movie for Lamaze in January

December 4, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

I am so honored that Lamaze International choose Shining Light Prenatal Education to be the site of the filming of their new educational video! Along with three other fantastic Lamaze educators, I will be showcasing my skills in this video. I’d be thrilled if you would join me as participants in this video. We are […]

Filed Under: Inspirations, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Lamaze, Media, Pregnancy, Pregnant

Epidurals: Risks, Benefits and Alternatives for Pain Management During Labor

October 27, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

Epidurals may be popular choices for pain relief during labor, however they can come with some big risks (as do all medical interventions). You have choices as far as how you manage the pain or discomforts of labor. The epidural is one out of many options. *cue music* The More You Know!

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Coping Skills, Epidural, Interventions, Labor, Lamaze, Pain, Pain Management During Labor, Pregnancy

New Video – Tips for Childbirth: Pelvic Floor Awareness Breath

September 24, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

Last Friday (Sept. 19) I taught two sessions at the Lamaze DONA Conference. I taught both a morning Prenatal Yoga session and an afternoon small business session. I had some fantastic feedback from all of my session attendees. There were 39 attendees at morning yoga and a bit more at the small business session. Amazing! […]

Filed Under: Featured Home Page, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Breath, Breathing, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Labor, Lamaze, Lamaze Conference, Pelvic Floor, Pranayama, Pregnancy, Pregnant, Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

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