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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Intervention Defined
Main Entry: in?ter?vene Pronunciation: \?in-t?r-?v?n\ ? in?ter?ven?tion \-?ven(t)-sh?n\ nou Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): in?ter?vened; in?ter?ven?ing Etymology: Latin intervenire to come between, from inter- + venire to come ? more at come Date: 1587 1 : to occur, fall, or … Continue reading
No Intervention Necessary: Woman Has Surprise HBAC
This surprise out-of-hospital birth story focused on the toddler-as-midwife angle. Just as interesting, however, was the fact that this woman avoided surgery. She was scheduled for her fourth cesarean on December 6, 2009. Congratulations to the family. Two-year-old Jeremiha Taylor … Continue reading
Late Preterm Birth – STOP THE MADNESS
The CDC released another report on lat preterm birth today. ?Here are some of the key findings: The U.S. late preterm birth rate rose 20% from 1990 to 2006. If the late preterm rate had not risen from the 1990 … Continue reading
Prematurity Awareness
In case you don’t read any further, I think it’s important that you walk away knowing the signs of preterm labor: Contractions or cramps, more than 5 in one hour Bright red blood from your vagina Pain during urination, possible … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged fight4preemies, National Prematurity Awareness Month, Prematurity, preterm labor
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Intervention
There are lots of interventions. ?Some are wonderful and used to save lives, but many are used simply because they are part of a daily routine in many birthing institutions. ?How many times have you heard someone tell you a … Continue reading
Formula Fed America
Formula is a $4 billion dollar industry.? And we wonder why we have such “trouble” with breastfeeding? The United States has one of the worst breastfeeding records out of all the countries.?? This and more are discussed in the new … Continue reading
Keep Mother and Baby Together ? It?s Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding
You’ve waited nine very long months to greet your baby.? Now the big day is here!? Do you really want to work through labor only to hand your baby off to someone else at the very last minute?? Babies who … Continue reading
Posted in Breastfeeding
Tagged Breastfeeding, Lamaze healthy birth practices, rooming in
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