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Building empowerment, self-confidence and connection through candid education and compassionate advocacy for all families before, during and after pregnancy.

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The Not-So-Bumbling Dad, A Father’s Day Post

June 12, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Every time I see something in the media about the “bumbling dad” it makes me cringe. There is a stereotype in our culture regarding incompetent fathers. They put the baby’s diaper on backwards; feed them chocolate cake for breakfast; forget to bathe them; buckle them in the car seat incorrectly; have no idea what to […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Essentials Class, Childbirth Education Classes, Confident Birthing, Father's Day, Fathers, Infant, Infant Care, Lamaze, Mothers, Parenting

Two Mother’s Day Specials!

May 7, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Mother’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. To celebrate, we’ve got 2 specials for you: A Pregnancy Special and a New Mama Special. Pregnancy Special: Purchase Confident Birthing, Breastfeeding Essentials and Infant Care together and receive 4 Prenatal Yoga classes free! (that’s $50 saved!) All three workshops must be purchased between Tuesday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 14. Your 4 free […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, breastfeeding, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Infant Care, Lamaze, Mommy & Me Yoga, Mother's Day, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant, Prenatal Yoga, yoga

Film Screening: Birthstory, Ina May Gaskin & the Farm Midwives 2/8/13

January 15, 2013 By Deena 2 Comments

One Night Only: Special benefit screening of acclaimed documentary film, BIRTH STORY: INA MAY GASKIN AND THE FARM MIDWIVES in Pittsburgh,PA. Friday, February 8 7:30 pm Suggested donation $10 Click here to purchase your ticket in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door. This event is graciously sponsored by Black Cat Tattoos Shining Light Prenatal […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birthstory Movie, Breastfeeding Essentials Class, Confident Birthing, Film Screening, Ina May Gaskin, Infant Care, Midwife, Midwifery, Pittsburgh, Scholarship Fund

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