by Elizabeth Davis ARTICLE 2008.8.19 I am so glad Jan chose trends vs. traditions as the theme for this issue! As midwifery is poised to go mainstream, we must be very clear on our foundation: What is essential to our work, and what is momentary or temporary? In other words, what about midwifery has endured, and what must endure if we are to continue to provide what women want when they seek midwifery care? READ MORE… by Jan Tritten ARTICLE 2008.8.3 “Often only one strong, tenacious individual is needed to manifest a great idea. Venus Mark, a brilliant and dynamic nurse-midwife, opened this full-service birth center on July 23, 1970. … One of the most unique aspects of Amicus is the mother-daughter midwife-obstetrician team. Since 1999 Dr. Lisa Mark, MD, FACOG—Venus's daughter—has worked at the birth center. In contrast to the obstetricians who were previously associated with the organization, Lisa's office is located at Amicus. In addition to routine gynecological and obstetrical care, she performs high-risk care, including doing cesareans, when necessary. Because she is able to provide onsite care for women who feel more comfortable with a doctor, the clinic is fairly autonomous.” READ MORE… by Jill Cohen ARTICLE 2008.7.17 Author Jill Cohen lists and contrasts numerous trends in birthing practices. "The trend is to do every test available. To find out if the baby has anomalies or other things considered “a problem.” To know the sex of the child. To see inside our sacred wombs and view everything possible. ~ The tradition is to accept and love what we have made. To honor the unknowing with excitement and anticipation. To wonder but not disturb the natural course of creation. To let nature take its course." READ MORE… by Elizabeth Pantley ARTICLE 2008.7.8 "In addition to casual touches, you can also plan for a more organized massage as well. A massage is a wonderful way to end a bathing session, begin or end the bedtime ritual, or start the day. Here are some guidelines to prepare for a peaceful baby massage.…" READ MORE… by Sister MorningStar ARTICLE 2008.6.29  The midwives I know are eager to learn new tools, techniques and remedies that save lives. While friends of the medical model study the science and safety of a new treatment option, many midwives use an older time- and experience-tested model that often shares information through stories. Stories from experienced elder midwives about a remedy that helped save a life are some of the most engaging of all stories. READ MORE…
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Trick of the TradeWEEKLY FEATURE 2008.9.7 NEW!  I suffered with nausea during my pregnancies and for years after pregnancies two and three. My internist finally diagnosed my gall bladder as the source. He said my having been pregnant was the biggest risk factor. Instead of having my gall bladder removed, I changed my diet. I reduced fat and protein, especially eliminating eggs. I added apples. I had to be very strict at first. Years later, I can eat more normally without nausea. I know some who have had the gall bladder removed and it did not correct the nausea. Digestive enzymes and extracts were a help to me, but I don't know about their safety during pregnancy.
— Pam Easterday, E-News 1:38 Quotable QuoteWEEKLY FEATURE 2008.9.7 NEW! Perhaps the most powerful intervention is the healing power of love and intimacy and the emotional and spiritual transformation that often results. — Judy Edmunds FDA Warns about Use of CellCept or Myfortic during PregnancyNEWS ITEM 2008.7.1 The FDA has reissued a warning that the drugs mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) and mycophenolic acid (Myfortic) may cause miscarriages and birth defects if used during pregnancy. Both are used to prevent organ rejection in patients with transplants, but also are sometimes used off-label to treat conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Congenital malformations associated with these drugs include bilateral microtia or anotia (ear deformities, cleft palate and lip and other major structural defects. See http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/mycophelolateHCP.htm for the complete warning. Tendency to Have Breech Delivery InheritedNEWS ITEM 2008.5.19 A Norwegian retrospective study of birth records found that babies of men and women who had been delivered in frank breech position were more than twice as likely to also be born breech. The researchers speculated that the link may be genetic from fathers, and may relate to genetics as well as physical characteristics in the mothers. They recommended that health care providers ask about the births of mothers- and fathers-to-be so that they can be alert to potential breech presentation at the woman's birth. [ NEW YORK TIMES, 8 APR 2008. ] |
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