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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Birth Story: Two Cesareans But Very Different E...
Today, we’re diving into one of my favorite types of conversations- a community birth story.
53 min
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A Doula Should Not Be Your Sword and Shield! wi...
In this episode, Bec and I discuss the importance of investigation and education in childbirth. Today, we’re diving into how and why birth preparation goes beyond simply hiring a doula.
50 min
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The Pelvic Floor and Birth with Dr. Millie Schw...
Today, we’re diving into the relationship between birth and the pelvic floor.
37 min
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Is Our Current Parenting Culture Helping or Hur...
Today, we’re diving into our current parenting culture- does it support or hinder parents and kids?
49 min
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How To Financially Prepare for a Baby with Chel...
Today we discuss how to budget, plan, and assess finances in preparation for growing a family!
51 min
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Birth Story: A Sexy and Instinctual Birth with ...
Today we have a birth story from our PYC teaching community!
67 min
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Everything You Want to Know About VBACs with Me...
Today, we're diving into the topic of VBACs—Vaginal Birth After Cesareans.
50 min
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Insider Tips from a Labor & Delivery Nurse with...
Today we are covering how L&D nurses provide support, insights on epidurals, the challenges and rewards of the job, and some tips for expectant parents.
54 min
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[REVISIT]: How To Use Spinning Babies for A Smo...
Today we revisit a well-loved episode we did back in 2022! Welcome back to Spinning Babies creator, Gail Tully.
69 min
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Birth Story: When You Know Your Body Best with ...
Today we have a remarkable and empowering community birth story.
56 min
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Postpartum- The Things They Don't Tell You Abou...
Episode Subtitle: Join us today as we candidly dive into the world of postpartum!
44 min
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"Happy to Help!" A Talk with Author, Amy Wilson
Today, we’re diving into a book titled Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser. This collection of essays captures the journey of being the go-to person for everyone’s needs while quietly struggling.
42 min