Humanizar el parto y el nacimiento; humanizar la vida
Madre y bebe; protagonizan este proceso y los deseos y sentimientos de la madre deben estar en primer lugar. Read more…. Humanizar el parto y el nacimiento; humanizar la vida
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PRIMAL – Humanise life and childbirth – Association: Primal Movement
Primal is a new journal dedicated to eliminating violence and promoting a more humane approach to childbirth and living, particularly during the primal period, which is defined as foetal life, being born and the first year to three years of life. Read more…. PRIMAL – Humanise life and childbirth – Association: Primal Movement
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The Latest Research on Preconception and Prenatal Nutrition
The quality of daily food intake is the most important and most ignored factor determining pregnancy outcomes. In the absence of chromosomal issues, the health of the fetus is determined by the woman’s diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. The placenta is continuously remodeled with old villi being constantly replaced by new ones as the placenta migrates upward, giving women the ability to improve fetal nutrition during pregnancy. Prenatal care, including intensive hours spent improving diet, has the potential to optimize pregnancy outcomes. Read more…. The Latest Research on Preconception and Prenatal Nutrition
Michele Anderson—pinkletoesblogstalker.com
Babies Are Born Where They Are Born: A Conversation with a Midwife about Not Handing Babies to Their Mothers
This article is wonderful argument about the importance of not disrupting the first moments after birth, rather allowing the mother to meet her new baby in her own way and on her own time. Read more…. Babies Are Born Where They Are Born: A Conversation with a Midwife about Not Handing Babies to Their Mothers
Protecting the Sisterhood: Thoughts from Midwifery Today’s Human Rights in Childbirth Summit, April 2, 2013
An attendee of the recent Midwifery Today conference in Eugene, Oregon, Valeii shares her thoughts on the current situation in midwifery regarding the persecution many midwives face. Read more…. Protecting the Sisterhood: Thoughts from Midwifery Today’s Human Rights in Childbirth Summit, April 2, 2013
Thoughts about Breech Birth
[We are] concerned with the need for midwives to reclaim breech, twin and VBAC births. It is important that midwives gain the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to safely assist these births. Most doctors have lost knowledge of vaginal breech birth by allowing their few skills to get rusty … Read more…. Thoughts about Breech Birth
Vicki providing hands-on training to a midwifery student (Photo by Rachel Joy Baransi)
A Scholarship Solution and Grand Challenge from Mercy In Action
Overseas midwife Vicki Penwell shares her scholarship program and challenges other organizations and midwifery schools to join her in her efforts. Read more…. A Scholarship Solution and Grand Challenge from Mercy In Action
First, Do No Harm
Editor-in-Chief Jan Tritten shares her thoughts on hemorrhage. “The most important thing I can say about hemorrhage is, ‘Don’t cause one.’” Read more…. First, Do No Harm
Ultrasound: Prematurity and Potential Risks
For its prevalent usage, ultrasound has been enormously under-researched. Written by the honorary chair for AIMS, this article is a useful step towards filling the lack of research and data on ultrasound. Read more…. Ultrasound: Prematurity and Potential Risks
A Postpartum Doula for Every Mother
In Part 1 of this article, we discussed one of the helpful ways a woman can reclaim the magic in her childbirth experience—by hiring a birth doula…. In Part 2 we will discuss what happens after pregnancy and what can be especially helpful for a woman during this time. Read more…. A Postpartum Doula for Every Mother
Amanda Greavette—amandagreavette.com
The Newborn Imprint
Sister shares her reflections on the newborn at birth and the impact that those present have on the imprinting process. Read more…. The Newborn Imprint
Collusion and Negligence in Hospitals
One predominant problem with planned hospital birth stems from the requirement of collusion among hospital workers. Hospitals are living organisms whose drive for self-preservation takes precedence over the goals and needs of the patient. Read more…. Collusion and Negligence in Hospitals
