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"Active Birth" by Janet Balaskas
� Janet Balaskas ironically subtitles her excellent book: “The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally”. She advocates that laboring mothers use upright and active positions, which may seem like a “new approach” in the world of modern obstetrics, but actually … Continue reading
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V.B.A.C. (vaginal birth after cesarean)
On May 26, 2010, B. H. traveled 106 miles while in labor to have her baby at a facility that permitted a vaginal birth after cesarean. At nine weeks pregnant, she was told by her doctor that she would “have … Continue reading
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optimize your experience
There are volumes written about childbirth from many different sources. Expectant parents who want to educate themselves can feel overwhelmed by information. That is why I love this list of the 6 traits of optimal maternity care. It condenses years of study and … Continue reading
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"Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin
Another of my book recommendations is “Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth”. This is a very unique and wonderful book, as it appeals to emotion as well as intellect. Ina May is a legend in the field of midwifery and has … Continue reading
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NBC’s "The Office" gets birth right . . . more or less.
Our culture does not perceive birth as a normal, natural occurrence. We’ve all heard horror stories from friends and acquaintances about their birth experiences. These comments plant seeds of doubt and fear in young women throughout their lives, filling them … Continue reading
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"The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth" by Henci Goer
I highly reccomend this book to pregnant women . . . or any readers. It is an authoritative and clear description of maternity care in the United States. If you have questions about ‘the system’ or policies and procedures that … Continue reading
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Birth in the U.S. Becoming More Dangerous for Women and Babies
There is no time like the present for the moms and dads of America to start advocating for themselves and their families. It may seem counter-intuitive that despite progress and technology advancing, birth statistics are getting worse; but this is, … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, childbirth, complications, interventions, labor, maternity, mortality, pregnancy, risks, united states
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