Wednesday, August 25, 2010
In defence of the amniotic sac
"Artificial rupture of membranes (ARM) aka ‘breaking the waters’ is a common intervention during birth. However, an ARM should not be carried out without a good understanding of how the amniotic sac and fluid function in labour. Women need to be fully informed of the risks associated this intervention before agreeing to alter their labour in this way."
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Not a "Snip," But 15 Square Inches
"Dr. Taylor's research indicates that after being
circumcised in infancy, the average circumcised man
has lost 51% or more of his penile skin."
circumcised in infancy, the average circumcised man
has lost 51% or more of his penile skin."
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Cord Clamping
The links in the discussion board post have some excellent study backed information regarding the benefits of delayed cord clamping and the risks of early cord clamping to a newborn baby.
How To Stop Needless Induction of Labor
"(If you spontaneously go into labor at week 37 or 38 the risks to your baby are incredibly low, but being induced at week 37 or 38 increases the risks of interventions, including NICU stays, breathing problems and even surgical births.)"
"The most important thing is to realize that every week of pregnancy counts. Being born prior to spontaneous labor can carry risks, big and small. Your baby's brain undergoes a lot of changes in the last weeks of pregnancy, as does the development of lung tissue. You will also find that babies born after spontaneous labor have higher breastfeeding rates."
"So, if offered an induction, ask why. Use your BRAIN. What are the:
"The most important thing is to realize that every week of pregnancy counts. Being born prior to spontaneous labor can carry risks, big and small. Your baby's brain undergoes a lot of changes in the last weeks of pregnancy, as does the development of lung tissue. You will also find that babies born after spontaneous labor have higher breastfeeding rates."
"So, if offered an induction, ask why. Use your BRAIN. What are the:
- Benefits
- Risks
- Alternatives
- Intuition (what's your gut say)
- Not now, or do nothing"
New Baby!!!
Congratulations to couple #12 on the birth of your baby girl this morning! I can't wait to meet her.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Classes for 2011
I just finished mapping out the class schedule for the first half of 2011! Check under here for the details.
It's a boy!!!
Jericho was born in a hospital with midwives on August 1st 2010, weighing 9 pounds 13 ounces.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Activities to help a fetus into a good starting position before labor
"Relaxation doesn't only mean taking a deep breath. Breathing evenly and deeply is important, however. But for good fetal positioning and labor progress the ligaments, joints and fascia (the membrane surrounding our muscles, organs and bones) need to be relaxed and symmetrical"
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
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