Yoga Birth Babies

Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. 

Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, Spinning Babies Parent Educator, prenatal yoga teacher and mother of 2. Please visit Prenatalyogacenter.com

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Birth Story: Never Be Afraid to Ask for Help wi...
In today’s episode, we have a valuable account of a positive birth story and a challenging postpartum.
44 min
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Getting Fatherhood Ready with Dan Doty
In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of fatherhood and how crucial it is for fathers to have a community of support.
38 min
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What Happens at a Pelvic Floor PT Appointment w...
In today’s episode, we discuss pelvic floor physical therapy- signs that signal when it is right to go, what happens at an appointment, and how it can benefit your pregnancy and postpartum!
44 min
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Preparing for the Arrival of a Sibling with Aly...
In today’s episode, we discuss how to introduce a sibling into your household, and how to help a first child with the transition.
55 min
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Planning for Postpartum with Elaine Keller-Duem...
Listen to this episode to learn about the fourth trimester- Postpartum!
54 min
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Why Choose Home Birth with Kara Ffrench, CNM
Join us as we explore the topic of home birth- why some might choose it, who would be a good candidate for home birth, the standard of practice that ensures safety for the laboring person and baby, what a back up plan entails, and much more.
63 min
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How Understanding the Biomechanics of Your Pelv...
Learn about the biomechanics of the pelvis, and why they are crucial to understand for birth.
57 min
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The Problem with Hospital Childbirth Education ...
Learn about the key differences between a hospital-led childbirth education class and an independent-led childbirth education class.
53 min
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Birth Story: Very Quick and Very Peaceful with ...
On today’s birth story, Jessica Roback speaks on how she chose her care team and how she worked through some challenging moments in her birth to have an overall lovely experience.
43 min
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Conscious Parenting with Bryana Kappadakunnel
Listen in today as Bryana Kappadakunnel and I discuss what conscious parenting is, hone in on the importance of reflecting on our emotional reactions, discuss how to manage parental emotional triggers, and differentiate between setting boundaries and exerting control or punishment.
48 min
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Why Your Baby May Benefit From Pediatric Physic...
Listen in today as Dr. Emily Schlict and I go into pediatric physical therapy- the reasons a baby may need to see a physical therapist, what PT looks like for a baby, and how to recognize when it may be the right time for parents to seek out physical therapy for their baby.
34 min
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Parenting a Child with Special Needs and Disabi...
Today we are speaking on “unseen” disabilities- the disabilities of neurodiverse and special needs children, and the parental experience of this reality.
52 min
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Birth Story: Induction and Trust with Yali Szul...
Today we have a special birth story from Yali Szulanski, who comes on to reflect on her last 3 births- all of which PYC has seen her through.
56 min
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Understanding Tongue Tie with Stephanie Heintzeler
Learn about what tongue tie is, how it gets diagnosed, when revision might/might not make sense, and so much more in this conversation with Stephanie Heintzeler.
38 min
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How to Thrive in Matrescence with Emese Parker, NP
Learn all about matrescence, or “mother-becoming”, and how we can embrace the dynamic shift from maidenhood to motherhood with authenticity!
45 min
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What You Need to Know About Cholestasis of Preg...
Learn about Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)- the symptoms, the treatment, how it is diagnosed, and how one can deal with this in pregnancy.
36 min
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Birth Story: Premature and Quite the Wild Ride ...
On today's episode, our community member Renata shares with us the unexpected twists and turns of her birth, and how she rose to each occasion with strength and grace.
61 min
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[REVISIT] Safer Than You Think: Pregnancy After...
Learn about the benefits, risks, and myths of pregnancy over 35!
39 min
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Why We Want to Control Pregnancy, Birth and Par...
In this episode we explore subject of control and how can show up in pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
55 min
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Help Your Baby (and you!) Sleep Better!
Learn about the importance of a healthy sleep relationship, baby's ability to self-soothe, and how to create better sleep hygiene for both you and baby.
42 min
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Pregnancy, Preeclampsia, and A Beautiful Ending...
Hear Alicia Krakauer, a former student at Prenatal Yoga Center, speak on how she's found acceptance and empowerment in the twists and turns of her birth.
55 min
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The Body Ready Method and How It Can Help Your ...
Learn what The Body Ready Method is and gain a greater understanding of why understanding the anatomy and physiology of birth, alignment, and balance within the body is so important for birth.
58 min
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How to Avoid a Traumatic Birth with Dr. Rebecca...
Learn key factors that play a role resulting in traumatic birth experiences, red flags to keep an eye out when working with your care provider, and 3 top-tier tips for preparing for childbirth.
49 min
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Healing Diastasis Recti with Anna Hammond, DPT
Learn from Anna Hammon, P.T., about diastasis recti, how to heal it, and why it is so important to take the time to reconnect with your body postpartum.
61 min
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Birth Story: A Beautiful Birth and a Challengin...
Courtney Vasserman shares her empowering birth story, and gives listeners an honest lens of her postpartum journey.
59 min