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Babywearing to make shopping easier

November 17, 2014 By Deena 2 Comments

This is a guest post written by certified babywearing expert, Laura McCarthy. Laura teaches our Babywearing 101 & 102 classes and does private, one-on-one work with expectant and new parents as well. ~Deena As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we often spend more time shopping.  It may be grocery shopping for our holiday meals, purchasing gifts […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, babywearing, Fathers, Guest Posts, Infant, Laura McCarthy, Motherhood, Mothers, Newborn, Parenting, Shopping

Babywearing vs. Baby Gear: A thoughtful comparison

August 14, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

guest post by Laura McCarthy, Babywearing Guru Who knew having a tiny baby involves so much stuff? I attended a baby shower this past weekend and even having two young kids myself, was surprised by the amount of gadgets and gizmos the new family received for their soon-to-arrive baby. The mom and dad-to-be had to […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, babywearing, Classes, Fathers, Guest Posts, Laura McCarthy, Money, Motherhood, Mothers, Newborn, Parenting

New video from Lamaze – Dads and Pregnancy Partners are there to support Mom

June 11, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

Dads and partners play a big role in supporting mom through labor and birth. Dads/partners are mom’s advocate and voice. Please watch this moving video from Lamaze International. When you consider taking a childbirth class, know that our Lamaze class, Confident Birthing, is open and welcoming to all families and we support the needs of […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Advocate, Childbirth Education Classes, Dad, Father's Day, Fathers, Lamaze, Parnter

The Fifth “P” of Birth – The Partner

October 28, 2013 By Deena 1 Comment

Ages ago, I wrote a blog post on the 4 P’s of Birth. While explaining this concept in my most recent Confident Birthing class; one of the dads, piped up “Hey, what about the most important “P”? – Partner!” I have to say, I love him for this. He’s right, ladies. Our partners do more […]

Filed Under: Featured Home Page, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, C-section, Dad, Emotional State, Fathers, Labor, Partner, Pittsburgh, support

An Interview with Brand New Mom, Sarah

September 25, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Your Name: Sarah Partner’s Name: Dan Estimated Due Date: September 9 (I actually went into labor after asking Deena to do this interview and delivered September 7!) OB, family practice doctor or midwife: OB Birth location: Hospital   1. What is your favorite thing about being pregnant? I loved knowing that my baby was entirely protected […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Fathers, Fear, Labor, Lamaze, OB, Pittsburgh, Pregnant

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