Early Clamping of The Umbilical Cord May Interrupt Humankind’s First ‘Natural Stem Cell Transplant’. The timing of umbilical cord clamping at birth should be delayed just a few minutes longer, suggest researchers at the University of South Florida’s Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair. Click Here for the article
Museum of Science and Industry Take a look at how a pregnant mom’s organs get displaced during gestation. Click Here to view this wonderful animation
Face of Birth – Documentary Teaser Teaser for the upcoming documentary The Face of Birth. A documentary about pregnancy, childbirth, and the power of choice. Click Here to Watch Video
“DOULA!: THE ULTIMATE BIRTH COMPANION” is a NEW 65 minute documentary film that follows three BIRTH DOULAS as they support three couples before, during and after their births. Click Here to Watch Video
Part of a new educational offering by Lamaze. A wonderful new website – MothersAdvocate.com – has all sorts of really good video based information including the Six Care Practices That Support Normal Birth. If you haven’t seen them yet, please take the time now. You will be pleasantly impressed. Click Here: Mother’s Advocate Videos
An interesting article on delayed cord clamping The benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping and the risks associated with immediate clamping of the umbilical cord. Click Here for the link to the article by Claudine Crews CPM, LM