My 2008 prenatal successes
My 2007 prenatal successes
My 2006 prenatal successes
My 2004 and 2005 prenatal successes


Owen - July 12, 2008
son of Rachel
"I attribute so much of the wonderful labor and delivery that I had to many things, yoga being a big contributor. Thanks again for all your teaching, patience and help."

Rowan - July 10, 2008
son of Winnie

Leo - July 8, 2008
son of Sara
"I wanted to thank you so much for your prenatal yoga class. It was something I looked forward to every week. I wouldn't have made it through my labor without your heart-baby-baby-heart visualization. THANK YOU!"

Levi - July 3, 2008
son of Heather

Maia & Asha - July 2, 2008
daughters of Maria
"Thanks for all if your knowledge and wisdom. I definitely used a LOT of what you taught us in class during the long labor and pushing. We got what we wanted - 2 vaginal births, both girls vertex!"

Gabriella - June 27, 2008
daughter of Cindy
"I will sure miss your class and thank you for all of your love, support and kindness. You are such a gift to pregnant women!"

Helen - June 25, 2008
daughter of Ann

Amalia - June 21, 2008
daughter of Alice
"Thank you so much for all you do. This class was such a wonderful way to really connect with my baby before she arrived. I attended your class before my son Domingo was born and so looked forward to it when we found out about Amalia. I was able to use what I learned in class to have another terrific birth experience."

Noah - June 21, 2008
son of Rebecca
"Thank you for your yoga classes at Bloom. I started taking your class in my first trimester and went throughout my whole pregnancy. I felt much stronger and confident because of your class and looked forward to it every week. The delivery was as good as it gets. I will truly miss your class but I'll see you in your non-natal classes for sure!"

Kenton - June 17, 2008
son of Julie
"Every now and then you meet someone who is doing EXACTLY what they are
suppose to be doing with their life. Dee
is truly a blessing to pregnant women in Chicago. I will be forever grateful for my times spent in her classes. Her voice warmed my heart throughout my labor and gave me the strength to push and push for hours. Thank you Dee for giving me the second greatest gift next to my new son."

Malcolm - June 16, 2008
son of Sue
"My son has the most amazing, calm, Zen like disposition. His gentle sweetness overwhelms my soul. I think it was all the Sunday afternoons I spent with you in your wonderful yoga class. That time I spent 'dancing' with my baby as I grew into a 'warrior mamma' will forever be etched in my heart and the foundation for the deep connection I have with him. Thank you. You are truly blessed."

Cecilie - June 13, 2008
daughter of Jessica
"Thank you for one of the best parts of my last trimester! I loved your Wednesday class at Bloom and looked forward to it every week--I
only wish I would have started with you sooner! I enjoyed getting to
know the other moms-to-be, practicing poses and meditation techniques, and most of all your welcoming,
sunny personality."

Sophia - June 6, 2008
daughter of Annie
"Thanks for such a wonderful prenatal class. I will definintely return when we have our second child."

Sara - May 30, 2008
daughter of Jessica

Allison - May 17, 2008
daughter of Carolyn
"Thank you for teaching such a wonderful pre-natal yoga class. Having never done yoga before, I was a bit intimidated to start, so thank you for making me feel welcome. Your class really helped me to have a healthy pregnancy and a great labor and delivery
experience."

Leonard - May 15, 2008
son of Heidi
"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your classes. My labor went very smoothly - I attribute it to the breathing and visualizations you taught us in class. A big thank you for making my first pregnancy a wonderful one."

Jonah - May 14, 2008
son of Aimee
"Thank you so much for an amazing yoga experience during my pregnancy. It helped me feel strong throughout the process and even more now that the next stage of the journey is beginning. Good luck to all of the incredible women in class! I cannot wait for you to meet your babies!"

Eva - May 13, 2008
daughter of Emily
"Your class was one of the highlights of my pregnancy and I enjoyed the female bonding and all of your advice, encouragement and support."

Harper - May 8, 2008
daughter of Meg
"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your classes. My labor went very smoothly - I attribute it to the breathing and visualizations you taught us in class. A big thank you for making my first pregnancy a wonderful one."

Vivienne - April 28, 2008
daughter of Kerri
"Thanks for all you do. I will always remember your classes as a central part of what was a very positive pregnancy."

Ezekiel - April 25, 2008
son of Lea
"All of the breathing and stretching I did in your class was a huge help throughout. Thank you! I had a wonderful pregnancy and birth experience in part because of you."

Dylan - April 22, 2008
son of Becky
"I really enjoyed your class again, even the second time around! All of the breathing and stretching was a respite from my hectic life as a working mom with a toddler!"

Reece - April 18, 2008
son of Janice
"Thanks for all of the support over the last few months!"

Miles - April 17, 2008
son of Meg
"Thank you for a teaching a wonderful pre-natal yoga class. Every week, I looked forward to it. You are a fantastically talented, caring teacher."

Luke - April 15, 2008
son of Jamie
"I enjoyed your prenatal yoga. It was wonderful!"

Kate - April 11, 2008
daughter of Jennifer

Gary - April 10, 2008
son of Kim
"My yoga breathing was definitely utilized! I will miss the Saturday class! Many thanks for your classes and knowledge. I so enjoyed being a part of the group over the past several months."

Sara - April 6, 2008
daughter of Ashley
"I really enjoyed attending your yoga class every week and I wish all of the other girls good luck."

Wilson - April 5, 2008
son of Lorelei

Martina - April 3, 2008
daughter of Charlyn
"Thanks again for your classes. It helped me tremendously throughout my pregnancy! I hope to attend your class again when we're ready for our next baby!"


Hazel & Lander - March 28, 2008
daughter & son of Elizabeth
"Thank you for the wonderful yoga practice which always invigorated me."


Oliver - March 26, 2008
son of Lauren
"I am forever grateful to Dee and her prenatal yoga class for the preparation and support for childbirth. I will miss the class, Dee and all of the wonderful mamas-to-be. Here's to all you strong warrior mamas."

Emma - March 19, 2008
daughter of Sheri
"I miss your classes and am looking forward to starting to practice yoga again as soon as I get the okay."

Iris - March 24, 2008
daughter of Catherine
"Thanks so much for making prenatal yoga a highlight of my week all through my pregnancy -- I miss it. Hopefully Mom & Baby classes will fill the void."

Gabriella - March 18, 2008
daughter of Jo-Ann
"I'll miss your class!! Thanks for all the tips."

Walter - March 15, 2008
daughter of Katie

Luella- March 13, 2008
daughter of Marie

Dexter - March 6, 2008
son of Liz
"It was a long (40 hours!) and difficult labor but I definitely felt like your class helped prepare me for what was to come. I used the breathing and visualization a lot and now that I am breast feeding I am so grateful for the arm, shoulder, and neck stretches. I hope to make it back to one of your regular yoga classes as soon as I can."

Ella - March 4, 2008
daughter of Sarah
"Thank you for the months of fantastic yoga and relaxation."

Charlotte - March 4, 2008
daughter of Samantha


Ariana - March 4, 2008
daughter of Kathy
"Thanks much for your yoga classes - these really helped with the sciatica pains. I used your color meditation techniques for meditation during labor."


Simone - Feb 21, 2008
son of Leslie
"Thanks for the wonderful classes. Wish I could have come more regularly ... the ones I made it to were immensely grounding, comforting and strengthening in many ways. I'll miss them."

Quinn - Feb 20, 2008
daughter of Tami

Isaac - Feb 19, 2008
son of Susan
"I really enjoyed the yoga classes at Pulling Down the Moon and hope to take some with you again!"

Sophie - Feb 14, 2008
daughter of Susan
"Thanks to Dee for teaching a wonderful class and good luck to everyone!"

Mischa - Feb 7, 2008
daughter of Amy
"The birth went remarkably smoothely and swiftly."

Stella - Feb 6, 2008
daughter of Holly

Anastasia - Jan 24, 2008
daughter of Sarah

Cesca - Jan 24, 2008
daughter of Kate
"Thank you so much for the part that you played in preparing me to achieve the birth that I wanted. There is no doubt that your yoga class was an essential part of my mind and body preparation for Cesca's birth; not to mention the weekly dose of love, support, friendship and humour that your classes provide for a hormonal, waddling mama-to-be!!"

Allison - Jan 21, 2008
daughter of Elizabeth
"I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful class - prenatal yoga was one of the nicest things about pregnancy, both times! Imagery from the class got me through the early contractions and the rest went so fast I only pushed for 10 mintues."

Mathias - Jan 21, 2008
son of Geraldine
"Thanks for all your (and Pam's)
help..."

Brisa - Jan 12, 2008
daughter of Wendy
"You are meant to do what you do!! The
inner strength and peace that I gained from your class helped make my pregnancy so enjoyable! - as well as helped me to have the birth experience that I had always wanted. Thank you, Thank you!! I miss you and sharing pregnancy with other warrior mamas."

Charles - Jan 3, 2008
son of Mary Kay
"The stretching, meditation and pain management skills I practiced in Dee's pre-natal class lead to a labor and delivery that went incredibly well."

Grace - Jan 1, 2008
daughter of Kate