“Should I practice yoga during my 1st trimester?” is a question that I am asked quite frequently. Like so many pregnancy topics, you’ll come across a variety of opinions and ideas, many of which conflict. In today’s podcast I explore the hormonal and physiological changes that occur in the body during pregnancy and how this can affect your yoga practice. I also review poses you may want to stay clear of! To read more on the topic check out my blog: http://prenatalyogacenter.org/blog/yoga-in-the-first-trimester/

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“Should I practice yoga during my 1st trimester?” is a question that I am asked quite frequently. Like so many pregnancy topics, you’ll come across a variety of opinions and ideas, many of which conflict. In today’s podcast I explore the hormonal and physiological changes that occur in the body during pregnancy and how this can affect your yoga practice.  I also review poses you may want to stay clear of!  To read more on the topic check out my blog: http://prenatalyogacenter.org/blog/yoga-in-the-first-trimester/

We are delighted to welcome Terry Richmond back to the podcast! Terry is one of the most sought after doulas in NYC and Deb’s doula mentor. Listeners may remember her previous episode “How to Navigate the Hospital System and Have an Empowered Birth.” Today we are focusing on Doulas. This episode is geared toward women considering hiring a doula as well as new doulas. Terry talks about her role as a doula and the support she offers. Additionally she talks about how she balances life with her doula work and what she does to avoid burn out. It is a joy to hear the wise words of this amazing birth worker.

For more information on Terry please visit laborlove.org or connect on Facebook

Terry teaches Childbirth Education at the Prenatal Yoga Center for more on this visit http://prenatalyogacenter.org/childbirth-education/

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In this episode Deb talks to Dr Sarah Buckley. She’s a family physician (GP) with training in family physician obstetrics, and author of the internationally best-selling book Gentle Birth. Gentle Mothering, (Celestial Arts/Penguin Random House, 2009).

We discuss Undisturbed Birth- how the hormones of birth need to be in balance and well supported to facilitate a functional birth. Sarah has amazing insight on how a woman can find deep satisfaction and reward with her birth.

Sarah also offers suggestions for women to honor the physiological response of her body in labor when she may be facing common disturbances of a hospital setting or pressure to stay within a certain schedule. She also reveals other practical tips for the laboring mother to keep her physical and mental space undisturbed. 

Sarah discusses the impact she has seen since the publication of  “Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing” has made with the general practice of obstetrics. 

Please enjoy this powerful episode!

For more about Sarah and her work see www.sarahbuckley.com and her membership website www.gentlenaturalbirth.com

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In this episode Deb speaks to renowned Midwife Deborah Flowers R.N., C.P.M. Deborah has 30 years of experience at The Farm Midwifery Center in training and service attending over 1,000 births. In addition to working at the farm Deborah served as the lab director and director of midwifery and childbirth education at Plenty International. She has served on the board of Midwife International and regularly leads trainings for midwives specializing in IV therapy and neonatal resuscitation.

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: 

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Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center

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If you’ve heard about Orgasmic Birth then you’re familiar with today’s guest Debra Pascali Bonaro B.Ed., LCCE, PDT/BDT(DONA).

On this episode, Deb speaks with Debra about the Pain to Power philosophy and how she applies it to her work with her doula clients and inspires others to see birth as a transformative and empowering experience. Debra also discusses the need for women to take time and ownership of their education of birth to help ensure satisfaction and agency over their birth experience.

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

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You’ve seen her photographs on the Today Show and Huffington Post, stunning black and white images of mothers baring their bodies and stories. Today, we are so pleased to share Deb’s interview with Ashlee Dean Wells of the 4th Trimester Bodies Project.

Deb talks to Ashlee about her inspiration to start the project, what a session with Ashlee and Laura is like, and how the project has grown (it now includes a gorgeous book and conference Body, Breast, Baby).

“You are strong, you are beautiful, and you are not alone.” Ashlee Dean Wells

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

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Working out while pregnant can be great for you and your baby, boosting your mood and helping you get a better night of sleep. In today’s episode Deb delves deeper into the pros and cons of various workouts and the effect they can have on the pregnant body and your birth. “Embrace pregnancy as a time to slow down, deeply listen the needs of your baby and body and surrender to the transition of motherhood.”

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

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Lindsey Vestal, M.S. OTR/L owner of The Functional Pelvis demystifies the muscles of the core and pelvic floor. Deb talks to her about the issues women commonly experience and various ways to care for rehabilitate the pre and postnatal body.

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

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