Have you considered using midwifery care for your birth?  Perhaps you have questions about what a midwife does or how they differ from a traditional OBGYN.  Today we are going to talk all about midwives.  I think midwives are fantastic, they hold a special place in my heart because my own births were attended by a midwife.  In this […] The post Why to Reconsider Midwifery Care with Casey Selzer, CNM first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Why to Reconsider Midwifery Care with Casey Selzer, CNM appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

How does the health of the pelvic floor impact birth?  It is so important to have a healthy pelvic floor in order to have a functional birth and a healthy body.  This is one of my favorite topics!  If you’ve been a listener of Yoga| Birth| Babies, you know that anytime I have an opportunity to talk about the pelvic […] The post Kegels and Your Pelvic Floor with Kara Mortifoglio PT, DPT, WCS first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Kegels and Your Pelvic Floor with Kara Mortifoglio PT, DPT, WCS appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Should you do strength training while pregnant?  Today we will talk about strength training for pregnancy, birth and beyond.  This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart because I believe that strength training can help prepare your body for birth, help you be more comfortable during pregnancy, and help you rehab postpartum.  In this […] The post Strength Training for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond with Nicole Scheitlin first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Strength Training for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond with Nicole Scheitlin appeared first on Pren ..read more

Discover effective ways for your partner to support you during pregnancy and labor and explore partner-friendly prenatal yoga positions for laboring together. The post How Your Partner Can Support You During Pregnancy and Birth first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post How Your Partner Can Support You During Pregnancy and Birth appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Parents, are you thinking about your child’s growth and development and how to help them hit their milestones?  Our guest today is an occupational therapist who focuses on sensory play for babies.  In this discussion, she talks about why sensory play is important for your baby and how you can integrate it into your daily activities.  She reviews […] The post What is Sensory Play and Why Does Your Baby Need it? with Allie Ticktin MA, OTD, OTR/L first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post What is Sensory Play and Why Does Your Baby Need it? with Allie Ticktin M ..read more

Today we have a birth story from one of our community members Sydney Pollock.  I had the privilege of watching Sydney go through her whole pregnancy at PYC.  She started taking class very early in her pregnancy and the last class that she took was the day her water broke, two days before she was supposed to […] The post Birth Story: The Power of a Supportive Birth Team with Sydney Pollock LCSW, PMH-C first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Birth Story: The Power of a Supportive Birth Team with Sydney Pollock LCSW, PMH-C appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Cen ..read more

What is PCOS and how does it affect fertility?  Today we will discuss PCOS – Polycystic ovarian syndrome and how it impacts infertility and pregnancy.  If you have PCOS, this conversation will give you information on how to advocate for your best pregnancy.  As we dive into this topic, we will examine the role the environment plays on […] The post PCOS and How it Affects Your Fertility and Pregnancy with Doreen Block and Dr. Aumatma Simmons first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post PCOS and How it Affects Your Fertility and Pregnancy with Doreen Block and D ..read more

Do you feel overwhelmed by all the parenting choices available now?  In today’s podcast we discuss feeling confident in your choices as a parent.  We have so much information at our fingertips in 2024, it can be challenging to sort it all out.  Perhaps you feel conflicted about where to find reliable information or maybe you are experiencing […] The post Bite Size Parenting Advice with Sharon Mazel first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Bite Size Parenting Advice with Sharon Mazel appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

How would you like your partner to be involved during pregnancy and birth?  Today we dive into a conversation about birth partners and their role in supporting you through your birth experience.  We talk about how to prepare ahead of time by discussing the expectations and dynamics that influence both the emotional and physical aspects of birth […] The post How to Help the Partner Be the Best Partner They Can Be with Yiska Obadia first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post How to Help the Partner Be the Best Partner They Can Be with Yiska Obadia appeared first on Prena ..read more

A few weeks ago, one of my good friends was facing labor induction. She was a week beyond her estimated due date and her doctor wanted to induce 10 days past. My friend had tried just about everything to get things moving. I had asked her if her doctor had tried stripping her membranes (also […] The post Membrane Stripping for Labor Induction: What to Expect, Risks, and Benefits first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Membrane Stripping for Labor Induction: What to Expect, Risks, and Benefits appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more