This year’s conference had an overarching theme of social media and interacting with the “millennial generation”. I’m a Gen X-er. I’m not that different from my students. Even the boomer generation can connect with these moms. We connect because we listen, not because we talk. If we listen to the mothers and the families in […]
Teaching, Seeing Friends, an Unusual Purchase and a Night on the Town – Day 2 of the Lamaze Conference in New Orleans
After getting a moderate amount of sleep, it was time to teach my 4-hour, pre-conference session entitled: “Integrating Yoga into your Lamaze Class: Making Labor Positions Accessible to All and Teaching Effective Breathing and Relaxation.” If you can figure out how to make that title shorter, I’m all ears… Now, I’m not a morning person, […]
An Interview with Pregnant Mom, Mary
I have to say, I was thrilled when I saw Mary walk into my Prenatal Yoga class a few months back. She was one of my students when she was pregnant with her daughter, 3 years ago. I am so honored that she sought out my classes for her current pregnancy. ~Deena Your Name: Mary Partner’s […]
Infographic: Cesarean Section Rate is a 1/3 of all Births in the US
An Interview with New Mom, Brigid
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 […]