When becoming a new parent, it is crucial to have a community you can count on to not only understand what you’re going through, but also to show up for you. This is true for both pregnancy and postpartum… and also parenthood beyond.

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Shai Tamary. Shai is a community builder, program strategist, and yoga teacher based in New York City. She is the founder of The Nest, a grassroots perinatal community. A new mom herself, she is passionate about reimagining the perinatal period not as a time of isolation, but as an opportunity to build lasting village-like support.

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Today, we’re revisiting an episode focused on how to overcome- and prevent- traumatic childbirth experiences. My guest shares key factors that can contribute to birth trauma, red flags to watch for when working with a care provider, and three essential tips for preparing for childbirth. This episode is rich with insight, and my hope is that you’ll walk away feeling informed, empowered, and confident in your support team.

My guest, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth® and the author of Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered! Dr. Dekker is also host of the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast.

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In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Dr. Marlena Fejzo, a leading women’s health scientist and researcher. Dr. Fejzo is best known for discovering the first genes linked to uterine fibroids, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, and hyperemesis gravidarum, and has published extensively on diseases affecting women. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California and an internationally recognized leader in women’s health research.

I was immediately struck by Dr. Fejzo’s depth of knowledge and knew she would be the perfect guest to explore hyperemesis gravidarum—what it is, how common it is, and why greater understanding and compassion are so needed. My hope is that this episode helps begin that shift.

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Toddlerhood is full of big emotions, sudden shifts, and constant change- especially when a new baby is on the way. Today we will dive into what’s really happening beneath toddler behavior and how parents can navigate this season of life with confidence, connection, and compassion.

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Devon Kuntzman. Devon is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, a certified parent coach, and mother. Devon helps parents move beyond the “terrible twos” narrative, reframing toddlerhood as a powerful window for building emotional intelligence, secure relationships, and lifelong skills. Her work—and her book, Transforming Toddlerhood—offers practical, guilt-free support for this often misunderstood stage.

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At first glance, the title might make you think parenting in the digital age sounds overwhelming. But what if technology could actually support today’s parents instead of adding stress?

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Sarah Trott. Sarah is the creator and host of The Fourth Trimester Podcast and founder of HelloGaia Parenting Copilot, an evidence-based tool that gives families quick, reliable answers from pregnancy through early parenthood. Sarah is a tremendous resource in the postpartum world. As she talks about the work she does now, she also weaves in moments from her own postpartum experience- the very journey that inspired her mission today. Enjoy this thoughtful and informative conversation.

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It’s time for another community birth story from one of our PYC students. I’m always amazed by the range of experiences people share, and I truly believe each story offers us valuable insight, empathy, and wisdom.

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Srilaya Yallapragada- a software engineer from California who moved to NYC halfway through her pregnancy. Srilaya opens up about navigating a major move, choosing a new care provider, communicating her needs, building community in a brand-new city, and, of course, her incredible birth story.

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When my son was born and we needed a nanny, I remember feeling totally overwhelmed. Where do you even begin when it comes to hiring someone you barely know to caretake your child? It’s a feeling so many parents share, and that’s exactly what today’s episode is about: nannies- the process, the common mistakes made, and how to navigate it all.

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Sarah Davis. Sarah has been in the nanny industry for over 25 years and has owned Nanny Agency Olive You Nanny agency for 20 years. She also created The Nanny Playbook, a step-by-step guide that empowers parents to confidently hire and build lasting relationships with nannies.

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A past blog post about nuchal cords (when the umbilical cord wraps around baby’s neck) sparked a lot of fear and confusion, especially around the idea that this could “strangle” baby. In this episode, we take a deeper look at what’s really happening.

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Dr. Jessica Vernon. Dr. Jessica is is a mom of two and a board-certified OBGYN for over a decade. She is an Associate Medical Director as well as the Director of Mental Health at Oula, a midwifery-led women’s health startup in NYC. 

Understanding how brilliantly the body functions during pregnancy can bring so much reassurance. We hope this episode helps you feel informed, grounded, and confident!

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As roughly one third of American Babies are born via C-Section, Cesareans rank among the top surgical procedures given in the US. Since it’s such a common procedure, it can be easy to forget that it’s major abdominal surgery. New parents are sent home with the daunting task of caring for a newborn and healing from surgery often with little support.

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Sara Reardon and Jessica Reale, two doctors of Physical Therapy and board-certified Specialists in Women’s Health. Sara and Jessica offer tips and advice for healing after a cesarean including how and why to do scar mobilization. They also explain how the pelvic floor is affected postpartum even if you had a cesarean. 

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I always love connecting with members of the PYC community- students, alumni, educators, and everyone in between. Today’s guest shares a deeply personal and moving birth story filled with struggle, resilience, and heartfelt reflection.

Joining me today on Yoga | Birth | Babies is Renata Freitas. Renata is originally from Brazil and moved to the US for her MBA at Wharton, where she met her husband. She is a traveler, a wife, a mother, and is also 200 hr-certified in yoga. Enjoy her deeply honest birth story.

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