Birth
The Rebozo Craze and Non-latinx Birth Workers
A reflection on Cultural Appropriation by Ana Paula Markel I love doulas and I love doulas hearts. I train doulas, meet these eager and willing individuals. I fall in love with them and witness their growth in their careers, many of them becoming change makers and giants in moving the doula movement and conscious birth…
Read MoreYour Best Hospital Bag
By Ana Paula Markel, Founder of Bini Birth As you get ready for your big day, there is a lot to prepare. Here’s an essential hospital bag list that won’t overwhelm you. ESSENTIALS: ID Insurance card Phone & charger Car seat IF APPLICABLE: Written copy of birth plan (2)Cord Blood Kit Glasses/Contacts Medications A cooler…
Read More5 Top Moves to Practice During Pregnancy
By Dr. Lindsey Matthews, Founder of birthfit Squat The squat is a full body movement. This movement not only requires adequate range of motion throughout your entire spine, pelvis, and lower extremities, but also trunk stability (aka core strength) in order to maintain an upright posture against gravity. Compared to the lithotomy position that is…
Read MoreBenefits of Prenatal yoga
by rebecca benenati In yoga, we take time out to connect to our body, mind and breath so that we can tap into the vastness of our lives and have a chance to feel and reflect. In Prenatal Yoga you get to make the most of our 9 months by pausing to reflect and feel…
Read MoreFeeling at Home at a Hospital Birth
By Carson Meyer, DONA Certified Birth Doula In the 1920’s, childbirth in the United States moved from the home to the hospital. By the 1960’s more than 95% of women were giving birth in hospitals where they were treated as high-risk patients. Unnecessary Caesareans, profuse intervention and sedation were all commonplace, often causing more harm…
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