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Prenatal Ultrasound Does Not Improve Perinatal Outcomes

by Judy Slome Cohain June 1, 2012

Author Judy Slome Cohain demonstrates how lifestyle changes do more to improve birth outcomes than prenatal screening tests. Read more…. Prenatal Ultrasound Does Not Improve Perinatal Outcomes

Building My Nest

by Linda Louise Henry June 1, 2012

A personal account of a mom who sought to preserve and honor the fourth stage of labor by creating a “nest” and arranging her life so she could be fully present and fully undisturbed for the first 40 days of her newborn’s life. Read more…. Building My Nest

Fourth Stage of Labor and Midwifery

by Jan Tritten June 1, 2012

The fourth stage of labor is defined as the first hour or two after birth. I think we should redefine it as birth to twenty-one years of age, or maybe for the lifetime of the child. The issues never end once you are a parent. Read more…. Fourth Stage of Labor and Midwifery

Neonatal Resuscitation with Intact Umbilical Cord

by Angie Evans June 1, 2012

A research-based article demonstrating the benefits of keeping the umbilical cord intact, specifically in regards to situations when resuscitation is necessary. Read more…. Neonatal Resuscitation with Intact Umbilical Cord

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A New Understanding: Relating to C-section Trauma via Abdominal Hernia Surgery

by Aurore Henze June 1, 2012

After birthing a baby through a broken pelvis and then going on to have abdominal hernia surgery, author Adamkiewicz was able to relate to the experience of a c-section by way of the medical procedures and recovery she endured.

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Nature In Your Birth Bag

by Katy Polone April 26, 2012

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the book Wisdom of the Midwives: Tricks of the Trade Volume Two. Subscribe to Midwifery Today Magazine Although Mary wasn’t severely anemic, I knew the kinds of problems we could encounter during her birth if we didn’t help her build up her hemoglobin. She had previously taken iron… Read more…. Nature In Your Birth Bag

Mortalidad materna: La Maternidad Segura se encuentra en el Protagonismo de las Mujeres mismas

by Marie Lynne Tyndall April 26, 2012

La maternidad segura toma en cuenta los derechos humanos de las mujeres, el derecho a decidir sobre sus vidas reproductivas; éste incluye los derechos en el parto, en especial el derecho a la información precisa sobre los riesgos y beneficios de los procedimientos en el parto. La institucionalización del parto es, en Costa Rica, una regla que habrá que revisar para tomar como punto de partida lo más importante: los sentimientos, necesidades y opiniones de las mujeres. Read more…. Mortalidad materna: La Maternidad Segura se encuentra en el Protagonismo de las Mujeres mismas

Las pelvis que conocí y amé

by Gloria Lemay April 26, 2012

¿Que pasaría si no hubiera pelvis? ¿Y que tal si la pelvis tuviera tan poco que ver con como nace un niño como el tamaño de la nariz de la madre? Después de más de 20 años atendiendo partos estas son las conclusiones a las que he llegado. Read more…. Las pelvis que conocí y amé

Mary Kroeger Remembered

by Editorial April 26, 2012

[News Item] Most of you know that Mary died at home on December 15, 2004, at about a quarter to midnight. She was surrounded by loved ones and it did seem to be a peaceful passing. We know people all over the world are mourning Mary’s death, while joyously and graciously celebrating her life. Read more…. Mary Kroeger Remembered