Yoga Birth Babies

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

Episodes

Weaning Your Baby or Toddler with Francie Webb

September 24, 2025 • 58 mins
What are some reasons that parents decide to wean, and when? Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, Francie Webb and I get into all things weaning. Francie Webb is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and founder of Go Milk Yourself. In 2017, Francie published Go Milk Yourself: You Have Power. Express It! Her work has been featured in The Cut, Elle.com, Mashable, The View, and more. Tune in as we discuss th...
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From Reactivity to Resilience: A New Approach to Parenting with Dr. Amber Thornton

September 17, 2025 • 45 mins
Today is all about parental dysregulation- what is is, how it shows up, and the impact it has on our children.  To have this powerful and insightful conversation with me today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author of A Parent’s Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycle of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents and Children. Liste...
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Revisit: How Much Does It Cost To Have A Baby In The US? with Dr. Ashley Burkman

September 10, 2025 • 47 mins
Having a baby is expensive, but how much does it really cost? Even with insurance supporting you, there can be a number of surprising costs. So how can parents to be plan for the bill? In today’s episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies I speak to naturopathic doctor Dr. Ashley Burkman whose personal experiences navigating health care costs have led her to speak on the topic of health care costs. Dr. Burkman discusses understanding what is ...
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Birth Story: How a Calm Pregnancy and Supportive Team Led to Empowered Choices with Emily Silver

September 3, 2025 • 66 mins
To share her birth story today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Emily Silver. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Emily is 34 year old PYC alumni and Kindergarten teacher on the Upper West Side. She went to school at SUNY Brockport with majors in Dance and Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, and earned her Masters at Hunter College for Early Childhood Education. Emily’s story is a lesson in recognizing your needs, staying true to ...
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Thriving (not just surviving!) the First 6 Weeks with Jen Mayer

August 27, 2025 • 43 mins
What is so overwhelming about the first 6 weeks of parenting? Well, to be honest, a lot! But it doesn’t have to mean struggling 24/7. 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. To tackle this subject today on Yoga | Birth | Babies I have Jen Mayer. As a parent of 2, Jen understands the challenges families face in a system n...
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Kids, Screens & Sanity: Tech-Wise Strategies for Modern Parents with Ash Brandin

August 20, 2025 • 60 mins
Feeling unsure about parenting in the age of screens? Wondering how to manage screen time battles, choose appropriate apps and games for kids, or decide when to introduce screens to your child? If so, this episode is for you. To tackle this subject today on Yoga | Birth | Babies I have Ash Brandin, EdS. Ash is a public school educator of 14 years and the creator behind the educational Instagram account @TheGamerEducator. Since 2...
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Are You A Helicopter Parent? with Dr. Susan Landers

August 13, 2025 • 42 mins
Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies we're diving into the relatable and often challenging topic of helicopter parenting. Joining me is Dr. Susan Landers, a neonatologist, breastfeeding expert, and author- who brings over 30 years of experience working in the NICU. Dr. Susan and I share an honest conversation, in which we cover how to recognize the signs of helicopter parenting, ways to set expectations with your child without hoverin...
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Birth Story: An Early Surprise; Life in the NICU with Allie Dunbar

August 6, 2025 • 49 mins
Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies we have one of my favorites: a community birth story. My guest today is Allie Dunbar. Allie is an Actor, writer, producer and entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. She lives in New York City with her husband Hamish and their amazing baby boy Monty. Allie’s 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 expecte...
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Induction: Yes, Maybe, or No? with Marley Hall - A Revisit

July 30, 2025 • 63 mins
Today we are revisiting a popular episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies in which we dive into all things induction. My guest today is Marley Hall, a registered midwife, mother of five, and author of Midwife Marley’s Guide For Everyone – Pregnancy, Birth & The Fourth Trimester. She’s also a co-founder of NowBaby Live, which provides high quality antenatal education to expectant women and couples worldwide. In our conversation, Marley ...
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Fitness, Weight Training and Pregnancy with Gina Conley

July 23, 2025 • 64 mins
Joining me today on Yoga | Birth | Babies is the brilliant Gina Conley — perinatal fitness trainer, seasoned birth doula, mother of four, and founder of MamasteFit. She’s also the author of Training for Two. She is also the author of Training for Two, a powerful resource that provides evidence-based strategies for movement, pelvic health, and birth preparation. In our rich and candid conversation, Gina opens up about her own jou...
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The Pediatrician-Parent Relationship and the Impact of Information Overload with Dr. Wendy Hunter, MD

July 16, 2025 • 37 mins
Parents today are bombarded with advice from every angle- social media, friends, family, and news sources. It can be nearly impossible to know who to trust and what advice to follow… And furthermore how to discuss it with your pediatrician. 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. Joining me today on Yoga| Birth| Babie...
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Birth Story: Trusting Your Gut with Paige Host

July 9, 2025 • 42 mins
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 is inspiring as it revolves around the ideas of letting go of control and self-trust. Paige has lived in NYC for over a decade, where she met her husband. As a self-described nature nut...
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Failure to Progress In Labor with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins

July 2, 2025 • 49 mins
"Failure to progress in labor. " Can we all agree this is a horrible name and can impact someone’s view of their ability to give birth! For years, birthing people have been expected to follow “Freidman’s Curve” a standard set by a trial of only 500 participants conducted nearly 50 years ago. Recently, ACOG has set new standards. Unfortunately many hospitals and practices have been slow to put these new standards into practice. ...
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Red Flags of Postpartum with Sydney Pollack-Tobert, LCSW

June 25, 2025 • 33 mins
Did you know that a reported 1 out of 5 people who give birth experience PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)? However, the professionals I have spoken to believe the number is closer to 1 in 3. 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. Joining me today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Sydney Polla...
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Pushing with an Epidural with Erin Capnerhurst, RN

June 18, 2025 • 57 mins
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. Joining me today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Erin Capnerhurst. Erin is a wife, mother of three, and a Registered Nurse who has been supporting families through pregnancy and childbirth for 15 years in the hospital, clinic, and birth educati...
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Community Birth Story: A Mindful and Magical Birth with Agathe

June 11, 2025 • 45 mins
Joining me today to share her birth story on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Agathe. Originally from Paris, Agathe moved to New York City nine years ago, where she met her husband and, in November 2024, welcomed their baby girl. In this episode, Agathe opens up about the mindfulness practices she created throughout pregnancy in order to help navigate the anxiety she was experiencing during this time. Her embracing of these practices...
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What's EFM and Do You Need It For Your Birth? with Caroline Jones

June 4, 2025 • 47 mins
Today we’re diving into a topic I’ve wanted to explore for quite some time now: External Fetal Monitoring (EFM). I held off, however, because I wanted to ensure we had the right medical professional to guide us through this important conversation- and I’m thrilled to say that we do. To have this conversation today with me on Yoga| Birth| Babies I have Caroline Jones. Caroline is a certified nurse midwife practicing in New York C...
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Is That Normal? What To Expect From A Newborn with Dr. Tracey Agnese - A Revisit

May 28, 2025 • 51 mins
Newborn babies have some peculiar quirks, habits, and bodily functions. If you’re entering parenthood unfamiliar with what’s normal and what isn’t you might be scared or deeply concerned by things that are pretty routine for new babies.  To have this conversation today with me on Yoga| Birth| Babies I have Dr. Tracey Agnese. Tracey received her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware.  She graduated from SUNY Downst...
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Stress and Trauma and How It Impacts Your Birth with Ja'Neen Jenkins

May 21, 2025 • 59 mins
In today’s episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, 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. We also take a closer look at trauma-informed care: what it really means, how trauma is defined, and how to effectively communicate your needs to your care...
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Community Birth Story: From Anxiety to Joy! with Mia DiBiase

May 14, 2025 • 55 mins
Today’s episode features one of my favorite kinds of conversations- a community birth story. It’s always such a joy to hear and share the birth stories of students I’ve had the honor of working with in class, throughout their pregnancies, and today’s story is no exception. To have this conversation today with me on Yoga| Birth| Babies I have Mia DiBiase. Mia is 33 years old and lives in Jersey City, NJ with her husband, their do...
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