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Of course not…I gave my post that title to generate a little interest! But perhaps, first of all you might want to know what an episiotomy is. Many of my yoga students do not know what this is, and hopefully their doctors will help them to avoid one at all costs. However, with our over-medicalization [...]
This past week, I went over to The Strand, an awesome used bookstore in the heart of downtown Manhattan. It also helps that it is close to Ishta Yoga Studio where I am teaching prenatal yoga. They have a nice (though smallish) selection of books on pregnancy, parenting, birth, and breastfeeding. I [...]
Last night while teaching prenatal yoga at BAX, my students and I got into a discussion of doulas. As a prenatal yoga teacher, I know plenty of doulas, and have even myself considered becoming a doula. I did not however want the kind of hours and uncertain schedule of a doula, as I have two [...]
Beth’s Sample Birth Plan
Birth Attendant: Birth Facility:
It is our desire to have a natural, un-medicated and intervention-free childbirth. We have educated ourselves and are prepared for the work involved. I understand that all of my requests presume that I have a normal pregnancy and birth. If there is a situation that [...]
