Diastasis recti (separation of the rectus abdominis) affects all expectant folks to some degree. However, some birthing parents will experience greater ab separation than others and as such, may want to take steps to heal it or know how to prevent it from becoming worse. In this post we will discuss what yoga poses may […] The post Postnatal Yoga and Diastasis Recti first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Postnatal Yoga and Diastasis Recti appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Matrescence, A.K.A. becoming a mother/parent, is a developmental milestone that brings forth a major identity shift within us. Every parent’s personal definition of this milestone will be wildly different, and each journey will look a myriad of different ways, but a universal perspective we can adopt about matrescence is that it can be an opportunity […] The post How to Thrive in Matrescence with Emese Parker, NP first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post How to Thrive in Matrescence with Emese Parker, NP appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

If you’re looking at the title of this episode thinking, “I’ve never heard of cholestasis”… you’re not alone! That being said, it’s important to know about as it can occur in 1-2 in every 1,000 pregnancies. So let’s talk about cholestasis in pregnancy- the symptoms, the treatment, how it is diagnosed, and how one can […] The post What You Need to Know About Cholestasis of Pregnancy! With Donna Benavides first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post What You Need to Know About Cholestasis of Pregnancy! With Donna Benavides appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Today, we have a community birth story that will literally take you on a wild ride. In just one short but juicy hour, you’ll find an illustration of pregnancy over 40, preparation for birth from a yoga teacher perspective, and multiple twists and turns in a birth story. Today’s Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have with […] The post Birth Story: Premature and Quite the Wild Ride with Renata DiBiase first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Birth Story: Premature and Quite the Wild Ride with Renata DiBiase appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Did you know that the number of babies born to first time parents in the US who are over 35 has been steadily increasing? I see countless parents in the PYC community (including myself) have their first child over 35. So why have we heard that it’s difficult and more dangerous to conceive after 35? […] The post [Re-Release] Safer Than You Think: Pregnancy After 35 with Dr. Nicole Rankins, OB/GYN first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post [Re-Release] Safer Than You Think: Pregnancy After 35 with Dr. Nicole Rankins, OB/GYN appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Learn how breastfeeding may be impacted by epidurals and how to alleviate the difficulties they may cause. The post How Do Epidurals Affect Breastfeeding? first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post How Do Epidurals Affect Breastfeeding? appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

One of the best things about founding and developing Prenatal Yoga Center has been getting the chance to foster and grow our perinatal community. Throughout the months during (and after) their pregnancy, our students and staff get to know each other through rich dialogue where we work through things that come up, connect on shared […] The post Pregnancy, Preeclampsia, and A Beautiful Ending with Alicia Krakauer first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Pregnancy, Preeclampsia, and A Beautiful Ending with Alicia Krakauer appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Learn how to safely modify your prenatal yoga practice and which yoga poses to avoid if you have placenta previa. The post Placenta Previa and Prenatal Yoga first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Placenta Previa and Prenatal Yoga appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Today we’re talking about how to overcome, and avoid, traumatic childbirth experiences. My guest for this conversation, Rebecca, shared with me a statistic that blew my mind: 35-45% of people report having a traumatic birth… An absolutely enormous number! Throughout our conversation, Rebecca shares some key factors that play a role resulting in traumatic birth […] The post How to Avoid a Traumatic Birth with Dr. Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post How to Avoid a Traumatic Birth with Dr. Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more

Today I am so excited for you to hear this conversation on one of my favorite subjects: diastasis recti. This is a conversation I especially wanted to have because I love learning and teaching about diastasis and the pelvic floor! We talk about what diastasis is, the misconceptions, how to heal, and what we can […] The post Healing Diastasis Recti with Anna Hammond, PDT first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Healing Diastasis Recti with Anna Hammond, PDT appeared first on Prenatal Yoga Center ..read more