Broadway and Pregnant — Episode #137 with Tanya Birl-Torres

Broadway and Pregnant — Episode #137 with Tanya Birl-Torres

There are so many ways to work—what happens if you’re a performer, and your body, image, and athleticism are your livelihood? Tanya Birl-Torres is a dancer, performer, and choreographer who spent a decade on stages, performing in Broadway shows like The Lion King. She performed throughout her first pregnancy and was back on stage quickly after the birth of her daughter. Here’s her story.

Birth Stories: Every Moment Is A Fresh One

Birth Stories: Every Moment Is A Fresh One

The doctor I met the first time I went to the hospital was not the doctor I wanted. But what a difference a day made: we were sent home, and when we came back, it was like we were all completely new people.