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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

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

7 Benefits of Postnatal or Postpartum Yoga

April 22, 2014 By Deena 1 Comment

Natalie Roberson, RYT-200 guest posts for us on the benefits of Postnatal/Postpartum Yoga. You can find her teaching our Postnatal Yoga class on Sunday mornings, 10:00-11:30. She also teaches our Meditations for Labor workshop. ~Deena Mother the Mother Women are givers, but giving themselves priority doesn’t always happen. Taking some time for yourself should be […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Guest Posts, Motherhood, Mothers, Newborn, Pittsburgh, Postnatal, Postnatal Yoga, Postpartum, Postpartum Depression, Prenatal Yoga, yoga

An Interview with New Mom, Brigid

October 2, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Your name: Brigid Partner’s name: James Baby’s birthdate: May 10, 2013   1. What is the best part of being a mom?                        Knowing that Matthew and I were made for each other. I feel such a strong connection with him that grows every day. I love watching him grow […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, birth story, breastfeeding, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Decision making, Epidural, Expectations, Labor, Motherhood, Mothers, Newborn, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy

An Interview with New Mom, Cara

August 21, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

You may recognize Cara and Jason from the pictures on our website here. They were gracious enough to allow us to photograph them during Confident Birthing. They can be found hanging out in their awesome storefront for Black Cat Tattoos here on Butler St. Check out Cara’s thoughts on motherhood! ~Deena Your name: Cara Husband’s name: Jason […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, babywearing, Birth, birth story, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Expectations, Interviews, Labor, Midwife, Motherhood, Mothers, Newborn, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, yoga

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