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Postpartum Hemorrhage in Bali: A Day at Bumi Sehat

by Robin Lim March 1, 2013

Sita came to Bumi Sehat to have a gentle childbirth. Because she was a brand new doctor, her colleagues had spent nine months trying to convince her to “just have a cesarean.” She told me that most of the doctors she knows no longer believe in the natural process of childbearing. Babies have become like a commodity, something of great value, which must be “delivered” in perfect condition.

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Hemorrhage in Childbearing

by Marion Toepke McLean March 1, 2013

A very useful article that presents poverty as one of the causes of hemorrhage.

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Merciér Therapy Helps Infertile Women Achieve Pregnancy

by Jennifer Mercier and Karen Miller March 1, 2013

A particular therapy involving abdominal and pelvic work, and its success with previously infertile women, is discussed.

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First, Do No Harm

by Jan Tritten March 1, 2013

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

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Seven Hours Postpartum

by Jenna Hull March 1, 2013

Creator of the online magazine Mother Wit, author Jenna Hull shares her personal birth stories involving hemorrhage

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Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage by Respecting the Natural Process of Third Stage

by Beth Anne Moonstone March 1, 2013

“Previous to the delivery of the placenta, mothers need to be observed for changes in behavior and alertness and to judge blood loss. When everything is proceeding normally, it is best to wait and let the process happen naturally.”

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Ultrasound: Prematurity and Potential Risks

by Beverley Lawrence Beech March 1, 2013

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

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Hemorrhage!

by Susun Weed March 1, 2013

As an expert of herbs, Susun Weed educates us on hemorrhage’s herbal allies

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Midwifery Education?

by Sister MorningStar March 1, 2013

In this thoughtful and compelling piece, Midwife MorningStar shares her thoughts on the future of midwifery education.

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A Postpartum Doula for Every Mother

by Allie Chee March 1, 2013

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