Lamaze’s Statement on the NIH Consensus Meeting on Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Contact: Berna Diehl 202-591-4045 Berna@JonesPA.com For Release: March 10, 2010 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) meeting on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) affirmed that existing medical research shows risks in VBAC are low, similar to that of all other …
Pain is a side effect of labor. But, pain does not have to equal suffering. There are many drug free techniques that you can use to reduce your perception of pain. Don’t wait until you go into labor to practice these techniques. Practice makes perfect. And the more tricks you …
Midwives and Health Care Reform Undoubtably there are many issues that need to be addressed with the health care system in this country. One of the biggest problems is that there are too many hands in the pot so to speak. Making money off the health and well being of …
Studies have shown that having a doula as part of the birth team decreases the overall cesarean rate by 50%, the length of labor by 25%, the use of oxytocin by 40% and the request for an epidural by 60%. Mothering the Mother by Marshall H. Klaus A doula is defined by …
A baby shower traditionally is a time to shower a mother to be with gifts for the baby on the way. I was a little bit overwhelmed by all of the presents that I recieved, and the fact that I was encouraged to open all of the gifts while everyone …
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Everyone sleeps. Our bodies and our minds need to sleep. When we do get a good night sleep we wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day. When your baby comes into your life all sleep as you know it may change. I say May change, because some babies …
“One of the barriers for many young mothers is a lack of awareness about breastfeeding as well as a culture that is not particularly breastfeeding friendly,” argues Dr. Massotto. The Holistic Moms Network hopes to raise awareness by showing young women images of breastfeeding and to help them find the …
