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Dancing for Birth Training is coming to Pittsburgh this weekend!

April 24, 2013 By Deena 3 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Dancing for Birth, Exercise, Fitness, Lamaze, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Preparing for Labor

We have an ADDRESS!!! – 3701 Butler St in Lawrenceville!!!

November 22, 2011 By Deena 6 Comments

This has been a long time coming – almost a year in the making – since I started putting actual work into Shining Light Prenatal Education.  See, I had this idea that Prenatal Yoga and Childbirth Education all by themselves weren’t enough.  Something was missing. What I came to realize is that there is much […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: certification, Childbirth Education Classes, Exercise, Lamaze, The Center, yoga

Exercise During Pregnancy – Things to Consider

May 18, 2011 By Deena Leave a Comment

The short answer is – If it feels good during, and you feel good afterward, keep doing it. If it hurts, makes you short of breath, lightheaded, heart palpitations, belly cramps, or anything else negative – stop doing it. The key is to listen to your body. If you have a regular exercise program, generally […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Communication, Cycling, Exercise, Gym, Modifications, Running, Team Sports, yoga

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