Category Archives: Cesarean Section

Activist in Training: Kyle M. (post #2)

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Homebirth Babe

The cesarean section, like many modern medical procedures, has an important purpose that when used appropriately can save the life of a mother or that of her baby or both. That being said, there is no medical reason for a … Continue reading →

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Activist in Training: Stephanie B.

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Homebirth Babe

In class on Tuesday we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. B who is an OB/GYN in California. I have to admit that at first I expected her to have the same views of labor and birth as the typical … Continue reading →

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Activist in Training: Marie R.

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Homebirth Babe

First, let me start out by saying that I have not ever given birth and what I am writing about does not come from personal experience. That being said, I am truly shocked at the amount of information that is … Continue reading →

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Accepting the Unexpected

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Daniella

There is always a choice, and the choice is in your response to the situation you are in. You can choose to see a C-section as a failure, a nightmare. Or you can choose to see it as a birth; not what you wanted, not ideal, but a birth nonetheless. Continue reading →

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Induction Increases the Risk of C-Section

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Robin

Well, the journal of duh strikes again – it’s being reported that induction increases the c-section rates for first time moms.  This is nothing new to those of us who have been around the birth world for awhile, but the … Continue reading →

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Preparedness

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Amy

Preparedness refers to the state of being prepared for specific or unpredictable events or situations. Preparedness is an important quality in achieving goals and in avoiding and mitigating negative outcomes. While working on a mural I am painting for my … Continue reading →

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Wedding Analogy

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Robin

I woke up the other morning thinking about an experience I had last summer.  I was following a mommy blogger who was preparing to have her first baby.  She was talking about her 36-37 week prenatal visit.  She was hoping … Continue reading →

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A Weighty Issue

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Lori

Americans have been warned for years about the perils of being overweight or obese.  Indeed the risks for a host of complications increase steadily as the pounds pile on.  For many people, the risks can be temporarily ignored; after all, … Continue reading →

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It can wait for tomorrow…

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Amy

I had one of those days where I had a list of things to do while out on the town, had my 10 month old in tote, and because of forces out of my control, got none of them done. … Continue reading →

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Happy Cesarean Awareness Month

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Danielle

April is Cesarean Awareness Month!  I am here to talk about my experience today, and why cesarean awareness is such an important subject for women to get involved with, even if you have not had one! When I was 22 … Continue reading →

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