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

Kids & Family
Parenting
Health & Fitness
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Pregnancy and Parenting as a Millennial with Dr...
In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Christine Sterling explains what she calls the millennial problem, some of the underlying reasons for this millennial problem, and how we can solve it.
47 min
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Birth Story: Finding Empowerment in a 36-Hour L...
Tune in to hear how Jennifer discovered empowerment through a beautiful birth- and one that didn’t go according to plan!
45 min
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Weaning Your Baby or Toddler with Francie Webb
Tune in as we discuss the signs it may be time to start weaning, the emotional rollercoaster that can often come with the process, how parents can find support, and why it is a decision to be made with care.
54 min
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From Reactivity to Resilience: A New Approach t...
Today is all about parental dysregulation- what is is, how it shows up, and the impact it has on our children.
41 min
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Revisit: How Much Does It Cost To Have A Baby I...
43 min
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Birth Story: How a Calm Pregnancy and Supportiv...
Emily’s birth story is a lesson in recognizing your needs, staying true to yourself, allowing birth to switch course, and how valuable a well-gathered support team is.
62 min
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Thriving (not just surviving!) the First 6 Week...
In this episode, we dive into the preparation for parental leave, the logistics of preparing for baby, and setting up care in the postpartum period.
39 min
33
Kids, Screens & Sanity: Tech-Wise Strategies fo...
Tune in as Ash shares realistic strategies for managing screen time, explores the three key tenets of their work, and breaks down what caregivers really need to know about video games and kids. Enjoy this insightful and empowering conversation.
56 min
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Are You A Helicopter Parent? with Dr. Susan Lan...
Are you a helicopter parent? In this episode, Dr. Susan and I share an honest conversation, where we cover all things helicopter parenting.
38 min
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Birth Story: An Early Surprise; Life in the NI...
Allie’s birth story is full of twists and turns: deciding to go to Canada to give birth, life in the NICU, and the transition into motherhood sooner than expected.
46 min
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Induction: Yes, Maybe, or No? with Marley Hall ...
Today we are revisiting a popular episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies in which we dive into all things induction.
59 min
37
Fitness, Weight Training and Pregnancy with Gin...
Today, my guest and I bust common prenatal exercise myths, dive into the often-misunderstood pelvic floor, and explore the fascinating world of pelvic biomechanics.
60 min
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The Pediatrician-Parent Relationship and the Im...
In this episode, we discuss how to sift through the endless parenting information, as well as how to build a strong relationship with your pediatrician.
33 min
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Birth Story: Trusting Your Gut with Paige Host
Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, we have a special community birth story from Paige Host. Paige had been coming to PYC a lot during her pregnancy (and still is postpartum!) and served as a major support and friendly face to other students. Her story revolves around the ideas of letting go of control and self-trust.
38 min
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Failure to Progress In Labor with Dr. Nicole Ca...
In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I am thrilled to bring back board-certified, practicing OB/GYN and mom of 2, Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins to discuss the parameters of “Failure to progress” and it’s impact unplanned cesareans.
45 min
41
Red Flags of Postpartum with Sydney Pollack-Tob...
Today we explore the world of PMADs- how to recognize the line between baby blues and PMADs, when it might be time to seek support, and where to find the help you need.
29 min
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Pushing with an Epidural with Erin Capnerhurst, RN
Even if a medical intervention isn’t in your birth plan, you should still be educated on it; because, at the end of the day, no one can predict their birth! Today is all about: epidurals!
54 min
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Community Birth Story: A Mindful and Magical Bi...
Joining me today to share her birth story on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Agathe.
42 min
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What's EFM and Do You Need It For Your Birth? w...
In this episode, Caroline draws from her extensive experience as a midwife to shed light on all things EFM. We discuss what it is, the pros and cons, the differences between intermittent and continuous monitoring, and more.
43 min
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Is That Normal? What To Expect From A Newborn w...
In this episode, we go over many things from oddly colored baby poop, to irregular breathing patterns, to signs that something is really wrong and you should consult your doctor.
47 min
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Stress and Trauma and How It Impacts Your Birth...
Today, we’re diving into some of the common—yet often overlooked—stressors of pregnancy. We explore everything from hormonal changes and PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) to the profound life shifts that come with this transition.
55 min
47
Community Birth Story: From Anxiety to Joy! wit...
Today’s episode features one of my favorite kinds of conversations- a community birth story. What makes Mia’s story especially powerful is her experience with a rare and serious pregnancy complication called vasa previa, diagnosed early on.
51 min
48
What To Do When Motherhood Doesn't Come "Natura...
Today we’re getting into the important topic of what to do when someone you know may be suffering from Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD).
48 min
49
Why Some Babies Fly Out and Some Stall with Lin...
Today we are talking about stalling versus flow, in birth, and how your body’s balance, and alignment can play a major role in that process.
58 min
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[Revisit]: PPA/PPD Medication and Breastfeeding...
Today we’re going to talk all about postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression medication and breastfeeding.
58 min