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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

Yogic~doula — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:08:42 CST

Prenatal Yoga

Yogic~doula — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:07:46 CST

Pregnancy is a time of growth and development. Major changes occur in your body, your identity and your relationships. My hope is this class will help you move through these changes with greater confidence and deeper sense of self. Listen to your body! Honor your experience. If any of the poses feel uncomfortable or awkward let me know and we will come up with a variation. The goal of this class is to get in touch with your breath, your body and your baby. Work at your own pace and level. No two bodies are alike.
Leave your inner critic at the door and enjoy the great feeling of yoga at your own edge. Congratulate yourself for taking time for this class. Progress comes with practice. Taking care of yourself is one of the best gifts you can give your baby and loved ones.

"Yoga during pregnancy draws focus into you and your baby, away from the rest of everyday life. You not only become emotionally grounded and spiritually connected, but you develope a conscious physical awareness...enlightenment."

"So come and enjoy prenatal yoga for what it truly is... pure bliss." 2008 Prenatal Schedule Pilates and Yoga Center 1015 McCausland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63117
Tel: 314.781.5050
www.pilatescenterstl.com
Jan.06-Feb10
Sunday 12:30-2pm
$85
Registration open as of 12/01/07

Southtown Yoga
3917 S. Kingshighway
314.353.1004
www.southtownyoga.com
Prenatal Yoga Class
Jan.13-Feb.17
Sundays 3:00-4:30 pm
$85
Registration open(s)
12/16/07 through 1/9/08

Masterpeace Studios

Yogic~doula — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:47:41 CST

Create Yourself a masterpeace...
www.masterpeacestudios.org

Breastfeeding Information

Yogic~doula — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:34:26 CST

Donor milk banks benefit babies in need
By Dani Johnson, CD(DONA)
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
The last few years have seen amazing growth in the popularity of human milk banks. Since 2002, the Midwestern Region has become home to four of the 10 milk banks currently in North America.
Human milk banks exist to provide babies with breastmilk that might not be available otherwise. Breastmilk is collected from nursing moms with an abundant supply and pasteurized to eliminate potentially harmful bacteria. According to the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, the pasteurization process does not compromise the nutritional and immunologic factors that make breastmilk so healthy.
While breastmilk is the best choice for nearly every baby, for some babies it is a medical necessity. If the baby's mother cannot provide milk immediately, donor milk may be a good second choice. Donor milk is especially beneficial to babies who are ill or premature, as human milk has been shown to prevent some life threatening infections and contribute to faster discharge times and fewer complications for babies who have it instead of baby formula.
As milk banks become more popular in our region, it becomes more likely that one of your clients may turn to you for more information about how donor milk can be obtained for their sick or premature baby. You can visit www.hmbana.org for more information about the benefits of human milk and information on becoming a breastmilk donor.

Private Doula services

Yogic~doula — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:41:46 CST

What is a Doula?

The word, "doula" comes from the Greek word for the most important female slave or servant in an ancient Greek household, the woman who probably helped the lady of the house through her childbearing. The word has come to refer to "a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth." (Klaus, Kennell and Klaus, Mothering the Mother)

What does a Doula do?

A Doula recognizes birth as a key life experience that the mother will always remember. She understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor. She will assist the woman and her partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for the birth. A doula will facilitate communication between the laboring woman, her partner, and clinical care providers. A Doula helps the woman to identify her options during pregnancy and childbirth but does not tell her which option to choose. She helps a woman discover her own strength and her support is unconditional. A Doula knows that birth is a strong, powerful, and empowering experience and recognizes the woman does not need to be "delivered" but rather "births" her baby into the world. She is a familiar face for the woman as she stays by the side of the laboring woman throughout the entire labor providing comfort measures, emotional support, and assistance to the woman thus enabling her to make good decisions for her and her new baby. After the birth, a doula remains to help the mother and baby get acquainted allowing time for breastfeeding if desired. A Doula does not perform any medical procedures.

Why do I need a Doula? What are the benefits of having a Doula?

Studies have continued to show that having a Doula during labor and birth result in: Effects on Birth Outcomes:
50% reduction in the Cesarean rate 25% shorter labor 60% reduction in epidural requests 40% reduction in oxytocin use 30% reduction in analgesia use 40% reduction in forceps delivery

•Fewer complications and medical interventions •Greater satisfaction with her birth experience • More positive assessment of her baby • Less postpartum depression •Mother and baby bond quicker •Effects on Baby: Shorter hospital stays Fewer admissions to special care nurseries Babies breastfeed more easily Mothers are more affectionate to their babies postpartum (Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter Easier and Healthier Birth, Klaus, Kennel, and Klaus)

To schedule a interview with Cameron please call 314.568.2752 or email yogicdoula@aol.com

Labor and Birth affirmations

Yogic~doula — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:19:33 CST

Our world is a reflection of the beliefs we hold... affirmations can be a useful tool in helping us to change these beliefs.

If you find you have fears and concerns about labor and birthing your baby. Using these affirmations daily will help dispell fears and concerns. Even if you are feeling wonderful and positve, they can only add to what is already inside you. Affirmations are available on CD for your conveince. 20min CD $10.00 Please contact Cameron for further details

Labor and birth affirmations

Let your mind go and just feel...

I am peaceful with all of my emotions

I love and approve myself

Wrap your breath around your baby

I replace fear with trust...

I trust my expereince

I trust my baby

I trust my labor and birth

I am a strong capable woman

I trust my pain

I trust my breath

I embrace the concept of healthy pain

Birth Partner affirmations

Breathe in and out

I surround you with safty and love

Let me have you

I have you

That's it nice and slow

Your doing it

You are so strong and beautiful

Poetry

Yogic~doula — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:18:06 CST

JOY

The motion begins As a wave builds…

a moment takes over I am over come

My ritual has begun

I focus, breathe, and watch

The pressure builds… deep within …but I manage

Rocking…moaning…eyes wide open

Moving down, moving down… resisting…

Fears overcome me

I focus, breathe, and watch

Deep within my consciousness

My womb,

My baby

My birth giving energy

Wheels of life are spinning

I notice my breath leaving

Tension… pressure… burning

Aware of my breath moving inward

White knuckles…fade

The energy unites

All is still, silent, calm

I open birthing my baby…the wave is washed away

I focus, breath and watch

BY CAMERON METHENEY

Childbirth Education Classes

Yogic~doula — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:17:41 CST

Partners Yoga ~ Birth Art ~ Doulas

Our intention is to provide a forum of straightforward information, open discussion & demonstrable techniques to enhance your childbirth. In this condensed course, you can expect to experience partners’ yoga, breath work, & birth art. Informational discussions surrounding parameters of birth, nutrition, herbs and aromatherapy, comfort measures, breastfeeding preparedness & newborn procedures will also be included. Classes are appropriate for those planning for home or hospital birth (as well as those who are unsure). Explore the possibilities of diversifying your childbirth experience

Educators- Katie Mack, CD (A.L.A.C.E.) Cameron Metheney, CD(DONA),CMT, E-RYT Julie Guttmann, CD (DONA International)

Classes are held at the South City YMCA
6 weeks sessions
Fee is $150 for non-members $100 members
Saturdays 2:30pm-4:30

Water birth and Tub Rental

Yogic~doula — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:17:13 CST

The Benefits of Water for Labor and Birth

• greater comfort, mobility, freedom to move spontaneously and to change position to assist the descent of the baby

• buoyancy promotes more efficient uterine contractions and better blood circulation, resulting in better oxygenation of the uterine muscles, less pain for the mother, and more oxygen for the baby

• immersion reduces opposition to gravity; supports the mother's weight so that her energy is used to cope with the contractions

• promotes deeper relaxation; as a woman relaxes deeply in water, her hormones kick in and she starts progressing faster and with more rhythm; labor becomes more efficient

• warm water relaxes the pelvic floor muscles; reduces perineum tearing

• water minimizes pain so effectively that for most women other pain control methods are no longer needed

Tub rental $225.00 please contact 314.568.2752 for further details

Home

Yogic~doula — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:15:47 CST

About Cameron Metheney CD(DONA), CMT,E-RYT

My path as prenatal yoga instructor I realized I have a gift; a divine feminine energy to serve other women. My passion for women during pregnancy turned into more than down-dogs and moon salutations .My passion turned into being a doula. As a doula, I love educating woman about their choices. As a doula, I strive to be an advocate for women, babies and their families; reminding women of their inner voice, and birthing power. I disseminate positive energy, confidence and love to all mothers and their families.

Cameron has been practicing massage therapy since 1997 and Yoga for six years. She is recognized for her 400 hour national Yoga Teacher Training through Yoga Alliance. Cameron is also a certified doula through Dona International. She is a proud member of Doulas of Greater St.Louis and works part-time at Barnes Jewish Hospital as a doula. Cameron is featured in the DONA International magazine for her creative writing; a poem called "JOY", inspired by a birthing experience. "I have attended over 150 land births and many water births, including my own water birth." "My goal in this life is to be a profound doula and in the future a Chiropractic Mid-Wife.”

La Leche League Meeting

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:19:00 CST

La Leche League meetings
When: 10:00am on 3rd Wednesday of the month
Where: Oakhill Presbyterian Church. 4111 Connecticut St.314.664.5525
Leader: Please contact Erin O'Reilly for further details 314.776.6844

Waterbirth International

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:13:35 CST

Waterbirth INternational
Tel: 1.800.641.2229
info@waterbirth.org
www.waterbirth.org

DONA International

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:11:41 CST

www.DONA.org

Doulas of Greater St.Louis

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:10:59 CST