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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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An Interview with Pregnant Mom, Mary

October 9, 2013 By Deena 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Childbirth, Interviews, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant, yoga

Infographic: Cesarean Section Rate is a 1/3 of all Births in the US

October 7, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: C-section, Cesarean Birth, Childbirth Education Classes, Interventions, Lamaze, Pregnancy, Pregnant

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

An Interview with Pregnant Mom, Liz

September 18, 2013 By Deena 1 Comment

Your name – Liz Partner’s name – Darren Estimated due date – December 1, 2013 OB, family practice doctor or midwife? Midwife Home, birthcenter or hospital? Hospital       1. What is your favorite thing about being pregnant? I love the feeling that for every moment during these nine months, I am doing something […]

Filed Under: Interviews with students, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Birth Plan, birth story, C-section, Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Communication, Expectations, Interviews, Labor, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant, VBAC, yoga

A story of miscarriage, loss and recovery

September 9, 2013 By Deena Leave a Comment

This is written by our Dancing for Birth instructor, Ellen Huffmyer. She is a doula, childbirth educator, mom and a friend of mine. Here, she shares her story of miscarriage and loss. This is an important subject that often lives in the shadows of our hearts. Ellen is brave in her openness to share her […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Baby, Birth, Coping Skills, depression, Emotional State, Expectations, Labor, miscarriage, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant, support

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