Yoga | Birth | Babies

In this episode, I speak with IBCLC, Lori Isenstadt, from the podcast, All About Breastfeeding. Lori breaks down some of the misconceptions about the first few days of breastfeeding and offers honest and practical information for anyone looking to breastfeeding their newborn. She also discusses the role of a lactation consultant and what one can expect from this working relationship. For the full show notes including how to connect with Lori and resources mentioned in this episode visit: prenatalyogacenter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode I speak with accomplished author, health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett. We dive deeply into an important and timely discussion about racial disparity and the effects of breastfeeding and infant mortality. Black babies are more then three to four times likely to die then a white baby from pregnancy related causes. According to a recent NY Times article, black women in NYC are 12 times as likely to die due pregnancy related caused compared to white women. These staggering numbers are frightening and simply unfair. With years of research behind her, Dr Kendall-Tackett sheds some light on why these there is such disparity in women and baby health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with the founder of VBAC Facts, Jen Kamel. Jen and I go deep into myths and misconceptions about VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and ways to advocate for the birth you want. This episode is will bring fire and confidence to any person unsure of the facts of VBAC and may help in selecting a care provider who can support the choice of VBAC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with author and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Nany Mohrbacher about how to support breastfeeding women at work and help them navigate pumping. For any person facing the end of maternity leave and wondering about they will be able to manage keeping their supply and breastfeeding routine going outside the home, this episode will offer solid tips and guidance. Please enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Yoga| Birth|Babies I speak with PYC community member, Emeline Foster. Emeline is a second time mother who openly shares her struggles with deciding if she should have a second cesarean or explore a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Emeline is open and honest about her experience and the challenges she faced along with adjusting to life as her family expanded with the birth of her son. Being a French citizen, she also gives some humorous insight on the cultural differences  between birth and parenthood in the US compared to her home country. Please enjoy our talk! In this Episode: A little bit about Emeline and what brought her to NYC. Life as a mother of two! How her two pregnancies differed. Her decision process in choosing to have a VBAC or another cesarean. Her search for the right care provider. The different experiences she had in her first and second birth. The differences she noticed between parenting and birth in France compared to the US. Tips for the PYC community. About Emeline

In today’s episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeanne Faulkner R.N. Jeanne initially wrote for FitPregnancy, penning the column “Ask a Labor Nurse.” She has since written 2 books, Common Sense Pregnancy and The Complete Illustrated Birthing Companion. She hosts 3 podcasts Common Sense Pregnancy (she had me as a guest too, check out ep #106), CARE Action!, and Activists on the Line! Today we talk about her experiences in the labor and delivery room and how that led to her foreign assistance lobbying. We also cover how care during pregnancy is affected when we come from a place of fear instead of wellness. In this episode: How Jeanne went from L&D nursing to foreign assistance lobbying and podcasting. What Jeanne thinks of the current state of maternal healthcare in the US. What role does feminism play in changing maternal healthcare in the US? What’s the difference between a fear-based pregnancy and a well-based pregnancy? About Jeanne:  Jeanne Faulkner is a writer, podcast

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with licensed social worker and Program Director of the Motherhood Center of New York, Paige Bellenbaum. This deeply honest and moving discussion needs to be heard and discussed with all expectant women, partners and support people. It is reported that 1 in 5 women experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It’s important to note that this statistic is only based on reported cases and that many more women will suffer in silence. Many professionals feel a more accurate statistic is 1 in 3 people. Paige bravely discusses her own debilitating experience with postpartum depression and anxiety and her commitment to supporting those experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. In this episode:  What brought Paige to this work and her own experience with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. How common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are for women Seeing and understanding the symptoms of PMADs Do PMADs go away on their own? What OBGYNs,

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder of the CrunchyRadish.com, registered dietitian, and natural foods chef Miranda Hammer. We discuss nutrition, food preferences and aversions during pregnancy, and how to get optimal nutrition for mom and baby. We also talk about the reality of finding a balanced and healthy diet during the exhausting “4th trimester.” Miranda shares some insightful tips that will be sure to help any tired and busy new or expectant parent. Enjoy and Bon appetite!   In this episode:    What brought Miranda to the study of nutrition. The start of CrunchyRadish.com How her approach to nutrition and food changed during pregnancy. How to maintain a balanced diet. How she creates her delicious recipes! How Miranda’s personal eating habits changed as a new mom. Dealing with the battle between knowing what is good for your body and baby and how to realistically eat that way. Quick and delicious “go to” snacks or meals for a busy, tired new mom. What Miranda refers t

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with anthropologist, Dr. Meredith Small, about how our biology, culture and history influence how we parent our children. In this fun, lively conversation, Meredith and I discus and compare different cultures and their approach to child raring. Some of the way we care for our children come from the societal rules and cultural acceptance and others from the biology of our bodies and connection to our babies. Visit prenatalyogacenter.com for the full show notes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I take off my interviewer hat and become the guest speaker! For the past 17 years I have had the joy and honor of leading group yoga classes as well as teacher trainings. In this podcast, I breakdown the principles from which I teach and train other teachers. For those who are new to teaching or just students who want to better understand my methodology, I hope you enjoy! In this episode, I cover:  The importance of seeing your students! Learning from your best teachers, your students. The pros and cons of demonstrating. Know your demographic: who you are teaching and how they best learn. Don’t be afraid to correct and adjust a student Hand on adjustments- does everyone need to be adjusted? Know why you are touching a student – your hands should be giving information as to how to stabilize or go deeper in a pose. Don’t ignore the student who needs the most attention because you are overwhelmed by their poses. My personal pet peeve- massage or little creepy

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with neonatologist and social worker, Dr Sue Hall about navigating the Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU). Having a child in the NICU can be overwhelming and a great emotional strain. Dr Hall has dedicated much of her career to the psycho-social support of NICU parents. Our discussion sheds some light on what parents may expect, how they can advocate for themselves and their child and how to find support during this turbulent time. For the full show notes visit prenatalyogacenter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies” we’re sharing an inspirational birth story from our community. Today’s guest Bridget Tichar had a great birth and we want to share her experience to provide some inspiration and comfort for our expectant Mamas! Bridget was an active member of the Prenatal Yoga Center community throughout her pregnancy coming to class 5 times a week, though she previously was not a fan of yoga. Bridget has always led an active lifestyle and was able to maintain this through her pregnancy. Stay tuned to hear all about her birth experience; how she coped with waiting in the waiting room, surrendered to help from a loving partner, found the humor in labor and birth, and brought her son Teddy into this world! “I want to do this, I am doing this, this is not hard.” About Bridget: Bridget is a first-time mom to 6-month old son, Teddy. She holds a master’s degree in communications and currently works part-time from home as the director of a non-profit charity she created 5 years ago. Previou

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies” Dr. Michelle Canarick and I have an intimate discussion of loss, as we explore what is was like to move through and forward after a miscarriage. Touching on our personal experiences and Michelle’s professional experience as a psychologist she offers comfort and advice for grieving mothers and their partners. In this episode: Michelle and Deb discuss their miscarriage experiences. Medical options a woman has to deal with an incomplete miscarriage. Advice for the woman who has had the miscarriage and has to face colleagues and friends who are pregnant, support can she find. How often miscarriage happens. Things to consider before trying again. Fostering confidence in your body’s ability to carry a pregnancy full term. Partners may process the experience differently, some ways to help the couple get through this experience together. How to have an open a conversation with your partner so the mother doesn’t feel isolated by the experience. How do partners grieve

Did you know it will cost a middle-income couple slightly more than $245,000 to raise a child born in 2013 to the age of 18?! On this episode of “Yoga| Birth | Babies,” I speak with financial advisor, Amy Brackett. She and I discuss the daunting task of getting personal finances in order for the transition into parenthood. For anyone who is not already a financial advisor, this podcast will help demystify how much childhood really costs and how to best plan and prepare for it! In this episode: Some of the biggest mistakes new parents make in terms of their finances. Planning financial goals post baby: areas new parents should consider and focus on. How to pay for childcare: planning and budgeting for the early years before full days of school. Is there a rule of thumb for how much to save? The best way for a parent or guardian to go about saving for college. Planning retirement and college funds a the same time! How much to have in an emergency fund. Tips for estate planning and wills. About Amy:  Am

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with 5th Vital Sign’s co-founders, Emily Varnam and Kelsey Knight. This conversation is circling around the importance of understanding your body to understanding your fertility. We dive deep into reproductive health and signs of peak fertility and meet up on the other side with postpartum fertility. Hope you enjoy! In this episode:  What drew Kelsey and Emily to this line of work. What is the 5th vital sign and how they originated the idea? The reproductive health climate Emily and Kelsey are seeing in their classes and at speaking events. The base of knowledge the average person already has about their own reproductive health. When to start to look for their “normal.” Important observations people can start to look for and learn about their body in preparing for trying to conceive. Lifestyle changes to consider when trying to conceive. Signs of Prime fertility. Paper or app- what is the best way to chart basil body temperature. How conscious brea

On this episode of “Yoga| Birth|Babies,” I speak with founder of Birth Monopoly and co-creator of the Exposing the Silence Project, Cristen Pascucci. Cristen and I have a lively conversation about informed consent and implied consent in maternity care. This episode reveals what your rights are as a pregnant and birthing woman. Did you know you can refuse routine interventions and ask for more clarification on the risks and benefits of these interventions? Feeling more involved in the decision making of one’s birth experience has shown to leave the mother feeling more positive about her birth. Please take the time to listen to this talk to better support yourself and your family. In this episode:  What brought Cristen to moving away from working in a PR firm to starting Birth Monopoly? What does implied consent mean in maternity care? The difference between informed consent and implied consent? What are women’s rights in labor and birth once they have been admitted to the hospital and signed a general cons

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement, Dr Debra Bingham. Recently in the news there have been articles discussing the study “Nurses’ Knowledge and Teaching of Possible Postpartum Complications” highlighting the wide range (often lack) of knowledge postpartum nurses have about maternal mortality rates in the US and what is appropriate instructions to be sending new mothers home with from the hospital or birth center. Dr Bingham was one of the authors of this study. She discusses the findings of her work as well as life saving information women can learn to take charge of their own health postpartum. Topics discussed: A deeper discussion about the study, “American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing: Nurses’ Knowledge and Teaching of Possible Postpartum Complications.” The current infant and maternal mortality rate and how it compares to other industrialized countries The most vulnerable period for a mother post

In this episode of “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with pediatrician and author of the bestselling book, The Happiest Baby On The Block, Dr. Harvey Karp. This conversation is for any new or expectant parent who desires to have well refined techniques to help calm a fussy baby and get some more sleep! 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 review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator, Carrie Contey. Carrie and I have a lively and enlightening discussion about why understanding your child’s brain will help you become a better parent. A helpful episode for parents and caregivers looking for more tools to better understand your child’s behavior and defuse “meltdowns.” Enjoy! 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 review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist, Dr Pavna Brahma. Dr Brahma and I discus the often emotionally charged topic of infertility, finding support and different options for having the family you want. 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 review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices