Yoga Birth Babies

Deb talks to Andrea Syms-Brown IBCLC, RLC, CIMI about breast feeding in the age of the internet. Can the internet solve your breastfeeding problems? Probably not, but it can connect you to the support you need. Andrea asks us to remember, breastfeeding is a choice. She reminds us not to let anyone guilt you about that choice, and that if you choose to breast feed embrace it and stay hydrated! Get...

Join Deb as she talks to Prenatal Yoga Center’s Caprice Abowitt. Caprice talks about her journey from dancing to becoming a yoga instructor and the very personal reason she was drawn to the prenatal community. Caprice also talks about the joys of teaching yoga to children. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenataly...

Home birth midwife, Tanya Wills openly talks about why one may want to choose a birth outside the hospital setting, the difference between the medical model of care and the midwifery model, as well as the need for midwives to unite on their approach to care. Tanya’s passion for her craft and the belief women should have agency over their own body will inspire all pregnant women and support members...

How a mother chooses to birth is very personal. While I was pregnant, I kept my birth choices private. I am a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula and Lamaze teacher; I didn’t want my students to feel I disapproved of their birth plans based on the fact that I was preparing for a home birth. I came to my decision rather organically from attending hospital births for over ten years. I witness...

Deb discusses the effects of fear on labor, and the importance of taking some time to uncover your personal fears around your upcoming birth. Join us as we learn how to dance with the fear. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and r...

In today’s podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Kelley Potter, ballerina for American Ballet Theater. Kelley openly talks about balancing life and career as a professional ballerina and the struggles she has faced. Kelley’s honesty and candor is sure to inspire you! For more about Kelley visit ABT.org Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and...

In this episode Deb interviews her doula mentor, former Broadway actress and singer Terry Richmond. Currently, Terry is one of NYC’s most sought after Doulas and Childbirth Educators. She has attended 100s of births here in NYC assisting new Moms with a wide variety of birth choices and experiences. Drawing from these experiences Terry talks to Deb about navigating the hospital system so that you...

Prenatal Yoga Instructor, childbirth educator, and Mother of 2 Clare Friedrich talks to Deb about Maternity care in the US, the role of doulas, and her own pregnanciesIn this episode Clare talks about the newly released report “Overdue: Medicaid and Private Insurance Coverage of Doula Care to Strengthen Maternal and Infant Health” and the changes she would like to see in our current health care sy...

I am so excited to announce the birth of my podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies! If you’re curious about what sparked the creation of the Prenatal Yoga Center then this first episode is for you. I share my journey from Godspell to creating a community of Birth Goddesses! Please share, subscribe, and rate us. We have a some amazing guest interviews coming up discussing yoga, birth, babies, and everything...