Deena not only writes here, on The Silent Mother, but she has also been invited to write elsewhere on pregnancy, birth, prenatal yoga and more.
Connecting the Dots (formerly Science & Sensibility)
- Prenatal Yoga Part 1, Helping your client choose a class
- Prenatal Yoga Part 2, Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation
- Highlights of, and thoughts regarding the AAP’s Policy Statement “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk”
- Jumping to Conclusions: Popular media spins an abstract into headlines
- On our Radar: The Exmobaby
- Let Labor Begin on Its Own: A New Study from BJOG Seems To Say Otherwise for Twin Pregnancies
- Parental Autonomy in Decision Making: A Follow-Up to the AAP’s Newborn Male Circumcision Policy Statement
- A Game of Telephone and Misinterpreting Information
- Milkscreen Breastfeeding Assessment Calculator; Reducing Mothers’ Breastfeeding Confidence?
- Placentophagy: A Pop-Culture Phenomenon or an Evidence Based Practice?
- A Look Beyond the Headlines: Induction, Augmentation and Autism
- Book Review: “Lamaze: An International History” – Breath Control: The Rise and Decline of Psychoprophylaxis
- The PregSense Monitor: A useful new tool or fear-based marketing
- Visiting The Dittrick Museum: A Fascinating Peek into the History of Childbirth & Contraception
- Childbirth Educators Share Tips on Dealing with Pregnancy & Infant Loss in Childbirth Classes
- Great Free Videos to Share in Childbirth Classes
Giving Birth With Confidence
- Choosing a Prenatal Yoga Class
- Circumcision Decision
- Using BRAINS When Communicating with Your Care Provider
- Eating Your Placenta: A Pop-Culture Phenomenon or an Evidence-Based Practice?
- Push More Effectively in Labor by Finding Your Pelvic Floor
- What Can You Find in a Lamaze Class? A Uterus and Placenta!
- Birth Stories of the Past: Albert Jr., Born May 12, 1900
- “Dear Diary” – Birth Stories of the Past: Josephine Ann, Born December 13, 1920
- “Dear Diary” – Birth Stories of the Past: A Nurse Reports from the 1930s
Without Child
- Miscarriage, Wisdom and Inspiration
- Kindness, Self-Worth and Conception
- Anger, Truth and Understanding
Lamaze International
BizChicks
- 11 Reasons to take and Independent Childbirth Class, Part 1
- 11 Reasons to take and Independent Childbirth Class, Part 2
Birthtouch
Green Grandma
Be Mama Be Well
Fit Bottomed Mamas
Baby Love MN
Elephant Journal
- Pelvic Floor Awareness through Breath for Childbirth. {Video}
- Human Rights in Childbirth: Women’s Choices in Childbirth are Restricted & We Are not Going to Take it Lying Down!
- No one told me parenting could be like this.
- Childbirth as a Human Rights Issue
- This is what a Feminist looks like
- I never set out to be an Attachment Parent, but my kids needed me to be one.
- Cleanliness of Mind, Body and Spirit during Pregnancy
- Baby Showers, Registries, Necessities? Integrating Yoga & Lamaze Part 5 – Aparigraha.
- Integrating Yoga and Lamaze, Part 4 Brahmacharya
- Integrating Yoga and Lamaze: How the Ethical Practice of the Yamas and Niyamas Relate to Pregnancy and Childbirth. Part 3 – Asteya.
- Integrating Yoga and Lamaze: How the Ethical Practice of the Yamas and Niyamas Relate to Pregnancy and Childbirth. Part 2 – Satya.
- Integrating Yoga and Lamaze, part 1
Expert Consultation
- Eating During Labor: Is It Safe?
- Why Aren’t Docs Giving Obese Pregnant Women Accurate Advice?
- What Nurses Need to Know about Birth Plans
- ‘Ultrasound Parties’: Are Pregnant Moms Oversharing or Simply Overjoyed?
- What Do You Do When Your Doctor/ Hospital Threatens You? or the reprint here.
- 10 Reasons NOT to get an Epidural
- Breast is best… for a protest? ‘Lactivists’ debate whether nurse-ins help the cause
- Becoming Mama Starts Before Birth
- Census finds more babies born outside marriage
- Are You Ready for a Baby? 10 things to know and do before you take the plunge
- Skin issues in the third trimester of pregnancy
- Things No One Told You About Being Pregnant
- Eight Ways Dad-to-Be Can Bond with Baby Now
- Not your mother’s motherhood: Moms by the numbers, through the decades
- Get better sleep as an exhausted new mom
- Ease Your Early Pregnancy Worries
- What to Expect When You’re…Headed to Lamaze Class
- Back Labor: How to Manage the Pain
- 13 Cuddly Babywearing Activities That Strengthen Your Bond With Baby
- How Having A Traumatic Birth Affects Your Body
- How Does A “Natural” Birth Affect Baby Later In Life? There’s Not A Clear Answer
- How Many Stages Of Labor Are There? Each One Has A Purpose
- How Long Does Transitioning In Labor Take? There’s No Exact Answer
- What Is The Golden Hour? It’s A Sweet Start To Motherhood
- What Is The Vitamin K Shot? It’s Part Of Baby’s After-Birth Care
- Does Everyone Feel Horny In Early Pregnancy? You’re Not The Only One Getting It On
- Does A Tilted Uterus Make It Harder To Get Pregnant? Experts Weigh In
- When Are Miscarriages Less Common in Pregnancy? Here’s When You Can Breathe Easier
- When Will My Sex Drive Come Back During Pregnancy? It Might Be Sooner Than You Think
- Does Your Vagina Stretch During Pregnancy? Here’s What Happens
- Can You Masturbate On Bed Rest? A Few Things To Consider
- Is BDSM Safe When Pregnant? Here’s The Deal
- Is It Safe To Get A Massage During Pregnancy? You Deserve Some Relaxation
- What Does Your Baby Do In The Womb While You’re Sleeping? It Feels Like They’re Partying
- Is Bondage Safe For Pregnant Women? Some Things to Consider Before Busting Out The Handcuffs
- Does Giving Birth Make You Pee During Sex? It May Be Harder To Hold It In
- Is Tantric Sex Safe During The 1st Trimester? You May Have To Make Modifications
- How To Have Anal Sex After Giving Birth, If Butt Stuff Is Your Thing
- How To Masturbate After Giving Birth, Because There Will Be Some Differences
- Is It Safe To Do Girl On Top 6 Weeks After C-Section? 7 Things To Consider Before Going Full Cowgirl
- Is It Safe To Have Anal Sex 6 Weeks After C-Section? Here Are Some Things To Consider
- Is It Safe To Pick Up Your Kids When You’re Pregnant? Here’s What Experts Want You To Know
- What’s The Difference Between Labor & Delivery? Here’s What You Can Expect
- How Does The Lamaze Method Help You During Childbirth? There Are 6 Practices You Should Know
- How To Deal With Foremilk-Hindmilk Imbalance
- Can Babies Have Cold Milk? Even When It’s Hot, You Need To Be Careful
- This Is Why Breastfeeding Babies Get Dehydrated, According To Experts
- What Does Carrying Low Mean? Experts Weigh In
- What You Need To Know About A Spinal Block Versus An Epidural, According To Experts
- 7 Best Sex Positions To Get Pregnant
- How Do You Get Your Baby To Unlatch? Experts Have An Easy Trick
- Can You Have A Doula If You’re High Risk? You Might Need The Support
- 11 Rainbow Baby Quotes To Remind You That You’re Never Alone
- Yes, You Can Break Your Tailbone During Labor & Here’s What Experts Say About It
- Can You Deliver In Any Position You Want At A Hospital? Experts Say Absolutely
- How Long Does It Take An Epidural To Wear Off? It Really Depends On Your Medication
- Can Babies Get Stuck In Your Ribs? It Sure Feels Like It
- Why Am I Always So Hungry While Pregnant? An Expert Weighs In
- Will The Hospital Pressure Me To Circumcise? You Have Options & Rights As A Parent
- Are There Any Benefits Of Circumcision? What You Should Know About A Controversial Procedure
- Super-Hero Moms: Childbirth & Hysterical Strength
- It’s Time to Retire the Title of MILF
- This Midwife’s PSA About Birth & Pubic Hair Is A Must-Read For Every Pregnant Woman
- Myths About Late-Term Abortions Debunked By Actual Medical Experts
- Meghan Markle’s Birth Plan Will Reportedly Include This Holistic Technique
- 6 Home Remedies For UTIs That Actually Work, Because You Need Immediate Relief
- Do You *Have* To Do Kegels During Pregnancy? The Experts Explain
- 5 Common Pregnancy Ailments That Can Actually Be Treated, So Don’t Suffer In Silence
- Visualization Techniques For Labor, According To Experts
- What Causes First Trimester Bleeding? An OB-GYN Weighs In
- Epidural Site Still Hurt After Childbirth? Here’s When To Speak Up
- 4 Stages Of Labor & Delivery That Every Mom-To-Be Experiences
- How To Pick Up Your Toddler While Pregnant & Save Your Back
- How 1st-Time Pregnant Women Can Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety