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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Beyond Behavior: Understanding Sensory Needs an...
Beyond Behavior: Understanding Sensory Needs and Regulation in Children with Madeha Ayub
40 min
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Prepared, Supported, and Unrushed: A Birth Stor...
In this episode, Deb is joined by yoga teacher Hayley Antonelli, who shares her thoughtful and empowering birth story and postpartum journey.
48 min
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Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations with Dr. Ana...
Today's episode is from "the vault"- or a collection of podcasts from the past that are loved by and relevant to our community.
58 min
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Work, Pregnancy, and Boundaries: New Rules for ...
Maternity leave- how to set boundaries while pregnant, how to protect that time once baby arrives, and what it might look like to return to work postpartum.
43 min
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Community Birth Story: When Labor Moves Quickly...
In this episode, we dive into a birth story that moved swiftly.
32 min
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Induction at 39 Weeks: What the Data Says and W...
Today is all about induction at 39 weeks- something I hear often when my students approach that point in pregnancy. We’ll take a closer look at the ARRIVE Trial and explore whether the data truly reflects what’s happening in labor and delivery units.
41 min
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Does a Cesarean Birth “Save Your Vagina” & Othe...
Today we are revisiting a well-loved episode from YBB, where we talk about common myths about the vagina and pelvic floor!
43 min
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After Infertility: How One Mom Learned to Trust...
In today’s episode, we share a powerful community birth story shaped by resilience, intuition, and hope.
51 min
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Breastfeeding, Explained: What Parents Really N...
Whether you’re preparing, navigating, or simply wanting to better understand the process of breastfeeding, this episode is here to support you.
48 min
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From Unmedicated Intentions to a Joyful Cesarea...
Mika's birth story took unexpected twists and turns, but one thing remained constant throughout: her deep trust in her body and her baby.
44 min
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Postpartum Depression Today: What We Know, What...
How has our understanding of postpartum evolved, and what challenges have remained all along? The answers may surprise you.
46 min
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Birth Story: Unexpected Turns: Nitasha Mehta on...
A years-long path to pregnancy, an unexpected C-section, and postpartum preeclampsia—this community birth story is one of resilience and healing with Nitasha Mehta.
46 min
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A Village for Every Parent: The Power of Connec...
When becoming a new parent, it is crucial to have a community you can count on to not only understand what you’re going through, but also to show up for you. Tune in as we dive in to the importance of community.
35 min
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How to Overcome Traumatic Childbirth Experience...
In this conversation, you can expect practical guidance on how parents and birth teams can speak up when they feel pressured or coerced.
48 min
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Understanding HG (hyperemesis gravidarum) with ...
42 min
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From Only Child to Big Sibling: Supporting Todd...
Today, we dive into what’s really happening beneath toddler behavior and how parents can navigate this season of life with confidence, connection, and compassion.
35 min
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Postpartum Support in a Digital Age with Sarah ...
In this episode, we discuss technology and parenting- and how the two might be more complimentary than you think!
38 min
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Birth Story: From Fear to Joy with Srilaya Yall...
Srilaya opens up about navigating a major move, choosing a new care provider, communicating her needs, building community in a brand-new city, and, of course, her incredible birth story.
42 min
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How to Find, Hire and Thrive with a Nanny with ...
Where do you even begin when it comes to hiring someone you barely know to caretake your child? It’s a feeling so many parents share, and that’s exactly what today’s episode is about: nannies- the process, the common mistakes made, and how to navigate it all.
44 min
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The Placenta & Umbilical Cord Explained: Functi...
Understanding how brilliantly the body functions during pregnancy can bring so much reassurance. We hope this episode on the placenta and umbilical chord helps you feel informed, grounded, and confident!
44 min
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Healing From A Cesarean with Sara Reardon and J...
Cesareans rank among the top surgical procedures given in the US. Since it’s such a common procedure, it can be easy to forget that it’s major abdominal surgery. Listen in as Sara and Jessica offer tips and advice for healing after a cesarean including how and why to do scar mobilization.
53 min
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Birth Story: Preparing for One Birth, Facing An...
Today’s guest shares a deeply personal and moving birth story filled with struggle, resilience, and heartfelt reflection.
42 min
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Why Parenting Feels So Hard- and What You Can D...
In this conversation, we will talk about 9 areas “Domains of Family Wellness,” a powerful framework that helps parents check in with themselves, stay grounded, and show up as the calm, connected caregivers they want to be.
42 min
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How to Prepare for IVF with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
So today’s episode is all about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)- why people choose it, what the process involves, and how to prepare the body and mind for that process.
35 min
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What We Don’t Tell New Parents: A Doctor’s Hone...
Today we take a deep dive into the current postpartum system; cracks and gaps included.
37 min