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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The Mental load and Overwhelm of Infant Feeding...
Many parents experience significant pressure and responsibility when it comes to feeding their new child, particularly around breastfeeding. With her multifaceted background in social work, lactation consulting, and doula services, my guest Chana brings a unique and holistic perspective to this conversation.
44 min
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Why Children Whine and What to Do About It with...
Today, we are revisiting one of YBB’s most popular episodes in which we will discuss how to talk to your child when they are in states of activation so that they listen, what you can expect from children based on their stage of development, and what’s behind the behavior of a tantrum!
51 min
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Birth Story: A Deep Belief in a Desired VBAC wi...
Today, we have a community birth story of a student who achieved her desire for a VBAC.
56 min
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Chiropractic and Pregnancy with Dr. Robert Shire
Today, we're talking all about prenatal chiropractic work and how it can help you have a smoother birth and a comfortable pregnancy!
37 min
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The History, Science and Technology Behind IVF ...
Today, Dr. Donna Drucker comes on. To discuss IVF: the the history, the globalization and the technology behind it, the laws, and so much more.
38 min
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Sex During Pregnancy and After Baby with Dr. Sa...
Today we're going to talk about sex during pregnancy and after baby.
38 min
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Why You and Your Baby Need a Good Night Sleep W...
Today we are going to talk about SLEEP: your sleep, your baby’s sleep, and how to help your baby get good sleep. We dive into the topic of sleep deprivation, its impact on maternal mental health and bonding with baby, and also the different types of sleep training methods. 
43 min
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Birth story: How to Adjust When Birth Plans Cha...
In this episode, we have Fiamma share her birth story.
54 min
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How to Choose the Right Childcare for You with ...
In this episode, we’ll explore the main differences between daycare and hiring a nanny, how to spot potential red flags for both options, and the important questions to ask.
37 min
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Why We Need to Stop Labeling the "Difficult" Ch...
In this episode, we explore how families can reframe challenging behaviors, the importance of parents finding their own grounding during moments of dysregulation, and practical tools children can use to identify big feelings.
45 min
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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Doul...
In today’s episode, we discuss how to find a doula who best fits you and your unique needs.
49 min
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All About Mastitis with Bella Masotti Rochford,...
Join us as we explore the topic of mastitis, and what you can do if you have it!
45 min
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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