Deena not only writes here, on Shining Light Prenatal Education’s blog, but she has also been invited to write elsewhere on pregnancy, birth, prenatal yoga and more.
Connecting the Dots (formerly Science & Sensibility)
- Prenatal Yoga Part 1, Helping your client choose a class
- Prenatal Yoga Part 2, Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation
- Highlights of, and thoughts regarding the AAP’s Policy Statement “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk”
- Jumping to Conclusions: Popular media spins an abstract into headlines
- On our Radar: The Exmobaby
- Let Labor Begin on Its Own: A New Study from BJOG Seems To Say Otherwise for Twin Pregnancies
- Parental Autonomy in Decision Making: A Follow-Up to the AAP’s Newborn Male Circumcision Policy Statement
- A Game of Telephone and Misinterpreting Information
- Milkscreen Breastfeeding Assessment Calculator; Reducing Mothers’ Breastfeeding Confidence?
- Placentophagy: A Pop-Culture Phenomenon or an Evidence Based Practice?
- A Look Beyond the Headlines: Induction, Augmentation and Autism
- Book Review: “Lamaze: An International History” – Breath Control: The Rise and Decline of Psychoprophylaxis
- The PregSense Monitor: A useful new tool or fear-based marketing
- Visiting The Dittrick Museum: A Fascinating Peek into the History of Childbirth & Contraception
- Childbirth Educators Share Tips on Dealing with Pregnancy & Infant Loss in Childbirth Classes
- Great Free Videos to Share in Childbirth Classes
Giving Birth With Confidence
- Choosing a Prenatal Yoga Class
- Circumcision Decision
- Using BRAINS When Communicating with Your Care Provider
- Eating Your Placenta: A Pop-Culture Phenomenon or an Evidence-Based Practice?
- Push More Effectively in Labor by Finding Your Pelvic Floor
- What Can You Find in a Lamaze Class? A Uterus and Placenta!
- Birth Stories of the Past: Albert Jr., Born May 12, 1900
- “Dear Diary” – Birth Stories of the Past: Josephine Ann, Born December 13, 1920
- “Dear Diary” – Birth Stories of the Past: A Nurse Reports from the 1930s
Without Child
- Miscarriage, Wisdom and Inspiration
- Kindness, Self-Worth and Conception
- Anger, Truth and Understanding
Lamaze International
BizChicks
- 11 Reasons to take and Independent Childbirth Class, Part 1
- 11 Reasons to take and Independent Childbirth Class, Part 2
Birthtouch
Green Grandma
Be Mama Be Well
Elephant Journal
- Pelvic Floor Awareness through Breath for Childbirth. {Video}
- Human Rights in Childbirth: Women’s Choices in Childbirth are Restricted & We Are not Going to Take it Lying Down!
- No one told me parenting could be like this.
- Childbirth as a Human Rights Issue
- This is what a Feminist looks like
- I never set out to be an Attachment Parent, but my kids needed me to be one.
- Cleanliness of Mind, Body and Spirit during Pregnancy
- Baby Showers, Registries, Necessities? Integrating Yoga & Lamaze Part 5 – Aparigraha.
- Integrating Yoga and Lamaze, Part 4 Brahmacharya
- Integrating Yoga and Lamaze: How the Ethical Practice of the Yamas and Niyamas Relate to Pregnancy and Childbirth. Part 3 – Asteya.
- Integrating Yoga and Lamaze: How the Ethical Practice of the Yamas and Niyamas Relate to Pregnancy and Childbirth. Part 2 – Satya.
- Integrating Yoga and Lamaze, part 1
Expert Consultation
- Eating During Labor: Is It Safe?
- Why Aren’t Docs Giving Obese Pregnant Women Accurate Advice?
- What Nurses Need to Know about Birth Plans
- ‘Ultrasound Parties’: Are Pregnant Moms Oversharing or Simply Overjoyed?
- What Do You Do When Your Doctor/ Hospital Threatens You? or the reprint here.
- 10 Reasons NOT to get an Epidural
- Breast is best… for a protest? ‘Lactivists’ debate whether nurse-ins help the cause
- Becoming Mama Starts Before Birth
- Census finds more babies born outside marriage
- Are You Ready for a Baby? 10 things to know and do before you take the plunge
- Skin issues in the third trimester of pregnancy
- Things No One Told You About Being Pregnant
- Eight Ways Dad-to-Be Can Bond with Baby Now
- Not your mother’s motherhood: Moms by the numbers, through the decades
- Get better sleep as an exhausted new mom
- Ease Your Early Pregnancy Worries
- What to Expect When You’re…Headed to Lamaze Class
- Back Labor: How to Manage the Pain
- 13 Cuddly Babywearing Activities That Strengthen Your Bond With Baby
- How Having A Traumatic Birth Affects Your Body
- How Does A “Natural” Birth Affect Baby Later In Life? There’s Not A Clear Answer
- How Many Stages Of Labor Are There? Each One Has A Purpose
- How Long Does Transitioning In Labor Take? There’s No Exact Answer
- What Is The Golden Hour? It’s A Sweet Start To Motherhood
- What Is The Vitamin K Shot? It’s Part Of Baby’s After-Birth Care
- Does Everyone Feel Horny In Early Pregnancy? You’re Not The Only One Getting It On
- Does A Tilted Uterus Make It Harder To Get Pregnant? Experts Weigh In
- When Are Miscarriages Less Common in Pregnancy? Here’s When You Can Breathe Easier
- When Will My Sex Drive Come Back During Pregnancy? It Might Be Sooner Than You Think
- Does Your Vagina Stretch During Pregnancy? Here’s What Happens
- Can You Masturbate On Bed Rest? A Few Things To Consider
- Is BDSM Safe When Pregnant? Here’s The Deal
- Is It Safe To Get A Massage During Pregnancy? You Deserve Some Relaxation
- What Does Your Baby Do In The Womb While You’re Sleeping? It Feels Like They’re Partying
- Is Bondage Safe For Pregnant Women? Some Things to Consider Before Busting Out The Handcuffs
- Does Giving Birth Make You Pee During Sex? It May Be Harder To Hold It In
- Is Tantric Sex Safe During The 1st Trimester? You May Have To Make Modifications
- How To Have Anal Sex After Giving Birth, If Butt Stuff Is Your Thing
- How To Masturbate After Giving Birth, Because There Will Be Some Differences
- Is It Safe To Do Girl On Top 6 Weeks After C-Section? 7 Things To Consider Before Going Full Cowgirl
- Is It Safe To Have Anal Sex 6 Weeks After C-Section? Here Are Some Things To Consider
- Is It Safe To Pick Up Your Kids When You’re Pregnant? Here’s What Experts Want You To Know
- What’s The Difference Between Labor & Delivery? Here’s What You Can Expect
- How Does The Lamaze Method Help You During Childbirth? There Are 6 Practices You Should Know
- How To Deal With Foremilk-Hindmilk Imbalance
- Can Babies Have Cold Milk? Even When It’s Hot, You Need To Be Careful
- This Is Why Breastfeeding Babies Get Dehydrated, According To Experts
- What Does Carrying Low Mean? Experts Weigh In
- What You Need To Know About A Spinal Block Versus An Epidural, According To Experts
- 7 Best Sex Positions To Get Pregnant
- How Do You Get Your Baby To Unlatch? Experts Have An Easy Trick
- Can You Have A Doula If You’re High Risk? You Might Need The Support
- 11 Rainbow Baby Quotes To Remind You That You’re Never Alone
- Yes, You Can Break Your Tailbone During Labor & Here’s What Experts Say About It
- Can You Deliver In Any Position You Want At A Hospital? Experts Say Absolutely
- How Long Does It Take An Epidural To Wear Off? It Really Depends On Your Medication
- Can Babies Get Stuck In Your Ribs? It Sure Feels Like It
- Why Am I Always So Hungry While Pregnant? An Expert Weighs In
- Will The Hospital Pressure Me To Circumcise? You Have Options & Rights As A Parent
- Are There Any Benefits Of Circumcision? What You Should Know About A Controversial Procedure
- Super-Hero Moms: Childbirth & Hysterical Strength
- It’s Time to Retire the Title of MILF
- This Midwife’s PSA About Birth & Pubic Hair Is A Must-Read For Every Pregnant Woman
- Myths About Late-Term Abortions Debunked By Actual Medical Experts
- Meghan Markle’s Birth Plan Will Reportedly Include This Holistic Technique
- 6 Home Remedies For UTIs That Actually Work, Because You Need Immediate Relief
- Do You *Have* To Do Kegels During Pregnancy? The Experts Explain
- 5 Common Pregnancy Ailments That Can Actually Be Treated, So Don’t Suffer In Silence
- Visualization Techniques For Labor, According To Experts
- What Causes First Trimester Bleeding? An OB-GYN Weighs In
- Epidural Site Still Hurt After Childbirth? Here’s When To Speak Up
- 4 Stages Of Labor & Delivery That Every Mom-To-Be Experiences
- How To Pick Up Your Toddler While Pregnant & Save Your Back
- How 1st-Time Pregnant Women Can Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety
- 8 Best Online Lamaze Classes On YouTube You Can Try At Home