Congratulations to our Bradley Graduates! Harmony Birth & Family Campbell February 17 – April 7, 2011 Left to Right: Rie & Nathaniel, Kirsten & John, Janet & Martin, Shonna & Brent, Katie, Julie &Trevor Missing in Photo: Tod
A beautiful documentary about the role of a birth and postpartum doula. DONA International is extremely pleased to present our new documentary about birth and postpartum doulas: The Essential Ingredient: Doula Attendees at the 16th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, NM were treated to a pre-production preview and gave it rave reviews! Feedback from viewers was […]
The classic lithotomy position for second stage labor needs to be a thing of the past! “Learn from internationally-renowned medical experts as they share eye-opening information on the cause and prevention of brachial plexus birth injuries.” This tragic birth injury can be stopped today. It is our hope that parents-to-be will become informed, empowered and able […]
National Conference of State Legislators Breastfeeding Equipment to be Allowed as Medical Tax Deduction and Reimbursed by Flexible Health Spending Accounts Provides a 50 state summary of breastfeeding laws, including an overview of policy topics, recent NCSL publications and other resources. Click Here for the full article
Jentle Childbirth Foundation This video demonstrates a gentle and compassionate focus on cesarean sections. Although, I must say that the term ‘natural’ meaning to exist in or formed by nature doesn’t really apply to surgery. Personally I feel that the name ‘Mother-Centered’ or ‘Gentle-Cesarean’ would be a more accurate depiction. Just my 2 cents! “Although […]
Congratulations to our Bradley Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto January 16 – March 6, 2011 Left to Right: Dorothy & David, Yiling & Charles, Sarah & Andy, Ling & Dave, Samrana & Farooq
Congratulations to our Childbirth Prep Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto February 12, 19, 26, 2011 Left to Right: Miriam & Benjamin, Anna & Alex, Annalisa, Bing & Edwin Missing in Photo: Ola & Greg, Sue & Rich, Denise & Paul, Simon, Melissa & Bing, Madeleine
The FDA has released new warnings against use of the both the oral and injectable forms of the drug terbutaline for treatment of preterm labor. The drug should not be used in pregnant women for prevention or prolonged treatment of preterm labor in either the hospital or in outpatient settings because of the potential for […]
Congratulations to our Bradley Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto January 5 – February 23, 2011 Left to Right: Jo & Josh, Julia & Shannon, Jennifer & Micah, Esther & Timothy, Isabel & Carlos, Katia & DK, Shoko Missing in Photo: Sofia & Scott
Continuous Labor Support Reduces Risk of Cesarean Section and Other Adverse Outcomes in Women and Newborns Source: Childbirth Connection Excellent article talking about current research showing the benefits of continuous labor support / birth doula care! “Women who labor with a dedicated support companion are less likely than women without such support to experience a […]