“Swedish researchers studied 334 infants, randomly assigning half to have their cords clamped within 10 seconds of birth and the rest to clamping after three minutes or longer. The two groups were statistically identical in gestational age, head circumference, health and age of the mother, and other characteristics.” Click Here to view the rest of […]
A small change in how babies are delivered might abolish infantile anaemia. This article cites a study just published in the British Medical Journal by obstetrician Ola Andersson. “Childhood anaemia is a problem. Around the world, almost a quarter of under-fives suffer from it. And anaemia is not a trivial thing. A child’s development, both […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]