What We Weren't Told About C-Sections

What We Weren’t Told About C-SectionsApril is Cesarean Awareness Month, a time to hold space for the millions of mothers who have given birth via cesarean, often with courage, resilience, and deep love for their babies. It’s also a time to gently, and honestly pull back the curtain on what many o... Read More

VBAC Isn't Risky

VBAC Isn’t Risky—Uninformed Consent Is If you’re planning a VBAC, chances are you’ve heard this at least once: “VBAC is risky.” Maybe it was said gently. Maybe it was said with raised eyebrows. Maybe it was wrapped in concern.But somehow, it stuck. What’s interesting is that in the very same appo... Read More

You Were Never the Problem: The Truth About “Failure” in Birth

The Truth About “Failure” in BirthHow Fear-Based Birth Care Turns Normal Labor Into a “Failure”If you were told your body “failed” during your first birth, this is for you. If your C-section was explained as inevitable, necessary, or proof that your body couldn’t do what it was “supposed” to do—t... Read More

The Most Overlooked Part of VBAC Prep

Safe Hey mama — welcome back… or welcome in. 💛 If you’ve been around Zen Mama Yoga before, I’m really glad you’re here again. And if this is your first time landing on this blog, hi. I’m so happy you found your way here. It’s been almost a year since I last published a blog post, and in that time... Read More

Busting Prenatal Yoga Myths

You might be asking yourself is prenatal yoga for me? 100% YES!  These are some common statements that I like to call myths I get from soon-to-be mama’s who are exploring their wellness options. Common Myths: “I’m too high risk” “I’m not showing yet, so it’s too early”  “I’m too tight” “My belly ... Read More

Harness The Power Of Breath

Wise words on birth from the great Ariana Grande, “Just keep breathin‘ and breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’ And oh, I gotta keep, keep on breathin’.”  It’s definitely easier said than done especially when you’re in the moment of trying to squeeze a tiny human out of your body, but it is oh s... Read More

The Ins & Outs of Cesarean Birth

Let's shed some light on a very common birth option particularly in the western world. I want to empower you mama’s out there to know before they cut, and make an informed decision about the kind of childbirth experience you hope to have. You might be wondering, what is a C-Section? Well to put i... Read More

Birth Fear Is Real

Fear around birth is not only common—it’s human. You’re preparing to bring a tiny human into the world, and that alone is enough to make anyone pause. Whether you’re planning a vaginal birth, a VBAC, or a cesarean, there are unknowns, sensations, and decisions that can feel overwhelming. For many... Read More

All About VBAC

What is a VBAC? It’s having a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. So, if you’re someone who previously had a C-Section and would like to try for a natural delivery, a successful VBAC is your goal, although a happy, healthy baby is the ultimate of goals. Speaking from personal experience I had a very tr... Read More

Improve Baby Health With Prenatal Yoga

Prenatal yoga is great for mama, but we often don’t talk about how amazing it is for your baby when you practice. There’s this whole other person or in some cases persons inside of you soaking up exactly what you’re eating, drinking, feeling and doing. So, when you look at your pregnancy journey ... Read More