Monthly Archives: April 2009

Birth Survey Results Are LIVE!

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Robin

After months of?collecting?surveys, which is still ongoing, the results from the Birth Survey are now LIVE. ?Click on the Connect button to be taken to the spot where you can look at the satisfaction rates of midwives, doctors and facilities … Continue reading →

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New Spanish Commercial for Flex Brand Beds Features Actual Birth

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Unnecesarean

A Spanish advertising campaign for mattresses features a home birth. Continue reading →

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Women in Labor

Posted on April 15, 2009 by mommy2be

I was having lunch with my doula today and asked her if she ever felt like she couldn’t talk to someone after their birth because of the way they had behaved in labor. She replied “No. I can excuse a … Continue reading →

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Call to Action on Breastfeeding

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Sara M

The US Breastfeeding Committee (yes, there is such a thing!) has decided that after 10 years, the nation needs a revived direction for breastfeeding support, protection and promotion, but they need our help.? From the press release: We are seeking … Continue reading →

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Cesarean Awareness Month

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Robin

So we told you last month that the cesarean rate for the nation was up for the 11th straight year.? The number, an astonishing 31.8%.? That was a timely announcement for the CDC because this month, April, is National Cesarean … Continue reading →

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Can Doctor’s Stop Negative Online Reviews?

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Jennifer Zimmerman

The article Docs Seek Gag Orders To Stop Patient’s Reviews has been circulating around the internet.? The article states that some doctors are so uncomfortable with being rated online on sites such as RateMDs.com or Angies List that they are … Continue reading →

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