Vaginal Exams: When and Why to Have One During Pregnancy and Labor with Kara French- A Revisit!

How to Travel with Kids with Bri Hepworth of Mini Voyager

Travel looks different once kids enter the picture- but that doesn’t mean adventure has to stop. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, Deb sits down with Bri Hepworth, mom of four and founder of Mini Voyager, to talk about the realities of traveling with children and how families can make trips feel more enjoyable, flexible, and memorable. Bri shares how her perspective on travel evolved after becoming a parent, the biggest challenges families face on the road, and practical strategies for navigating everything from naps and long travel days to packing and managing expectations. Together, they explore why successful family travel isn’t about perfection, but about creating meaningful experiences and embracing the unexpected. Whether you're planning your first trip with a baby or trying to make travel feel less stressful with older kids, this conversation is filled with reassuring advice, real-life stories, and simple tips to help you feel more confident on the go. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/how-to-travel-with-kids-with-bri-hepworth-of-mini-voyager/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Community Birth Story: Making Peace With a Birth That Didn’t Go As Planned with Nitzan Auz

In this deeply honest community birth story, Deb talks with Nitzan Auz about the emotional complexity of welcoming her third baby during a season of uncertainty, stress, and shifting expectations. As she approached her due date, Nitzan found herself navigating not only the physical and emotional intensity of late pregnancy, but also the weight of global events unfolding in Israel that deeply impacted her mental state. Hoping for a different experience this time around, she instead faced an unexpected induction and a birth that unfolded far from her original vision. The conversation also touches on postpartum recovery, identity, resilience, and Nitzan’s inspiring return to running, including completing the NYC Marathon when her daughter was less than four months old. Together, they explore the grief that can come when birth doesn’t go according to plan, and the slow, meaningful process of making peace with an experience that felt difficult to fully accept at first. This episode is a reminder that healing after birth is not always linear, and that acceptance can coexist with disappointment. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/community-birth-story-making-peace-with-a-birth-that-didnt-go-as-planned-with-nitzan-auz/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Vaginal Exams: When and Why to Have One During Pregnancy and Labor with Kara French- A Revisit!

Vaginal exams are one of the most common procedures during pregnancy and labor, but are they always necessary? In this episode, Deb sits down with certified nurse midwife Kara French to unpack when and why vaginal exams may be offered, what information they actually provide, and how parents can make informed decisions about their care. Together, they explore the role of vaginal exams both before and during labor, including why some providers routinely suggest them at the end of pregnancy and when they may truly impact medical decision-making. Kara also shares her philosophy around consent, labor progression, and helping families understand that cervical dilation is only one small piece of the birth picture. This thoughtful conversation offers expectant parents practical information, empowering questions to ask their care providers, and reassurance that they always have options when it comes to their bodies and birth experiences. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/vaginal-exams-when-and-why-to-have-one-during-pregnancy-and-labor-with-kara-french-a-revisit/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Doula Do's and Don'ts with Taylor Lee Bello

What does excellent doula support actually look like- from pregnancy through postpartum? In this candid and practical conversation, Deb sits down with birth doula Taylor Lee Bello to explore what families should know when choosing a doula, what healthy communication and expectations look like during labor, and the often-overlooked support needed in the immediate postpartum period. Together, they unpack everything from interviewing doulas and identifying red flags to understanding why in-person prenatal visits, labor assessment skills, and postpartum follow-through matter so deeply. They also tackle important conversations around cesarean birth support, biomechanics of labor, and how doulas can provide grounded, responsive care that truly meets families where they are. Whether you're expecting a baby, considering hiring a doula, or are a doula yourself, this episode offers thoughtful insight into the values, skills, and support systems that can shape the birth experience. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/doula-dos-and-donts-with-taylor-lee-bello/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Vaccines During Pregnancy and Infancy: What Parents Should Know with Dr. Flor Muñoz

Vaccines can feel like one of the most overwhelming topics for expectant and new parents—especially when information online is conflicting, emotional, and constantly changing. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, Deb sits down with Flor M. Muñoz to unpack what parents actually need to know about vaccination during pregnancy and infancy. Together, they explore how maternal vaccines help protect newborns during those vulnerable first months of life, why infections like RSV, influenza, and pertussis can be especially dangerous for infants, and how vaccine recommendations are developed and monitored for safety. Dr. Muñoz also offers thoughtful guidance for families navigating fear, misinformation, and changing public conversations around pediatric vaccine guidance. This conversation is warm, grounded, and deeply informative—designed to help parents feel empowered to ask questions, evaluate sources thoughtfully, and make decisions in partnership with trusted healthcare providers. * Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/vaccines-during-pregnancy-and-infancy-what-parents-should-know-with-dr-flor-munoz/] * Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE [https://prenatalyogacenter.com/5-simple-solutions-to-pregnancy-aches-pains]  * If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947?mt=2]or on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ev2tFZkvgvHTK7X35AeZp?si=gwQDfLZ6RfOua0SInHDNGw] To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center [https://www.youtube.com/@PrenatalYogaCenter] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]