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Do we cut the umbilical cord too early?  New study says ‘yes’ Delaying clamping the umbilical cord at birth may have far reaching benefits for your baby according to researchers at the University of South Florida’s Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair — and should be delayed for at least a few minutes […]

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  

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Congratulations to our Bradley Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto March 21 – May 16, 2010   Left to Right: Maca & Ignacio, Shannon & Tim, Christen & Matt, Michaela & David, Sara & Michael Missing in Photo: Eileen & Luis

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Congratulations to our Bradley Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto March 3 – April 21, 2010 Left to Right: Nori & Alex, Ryann & Adam, Lilace & CeCe (Mom), Jackie & Abe, Ekua & Quinten Missing in Photo: Vlada & Michal, Ellen & Jacob, Leea & David, Jurell

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  

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Congratulations to our Bradley Graduates! Harmony Birth & Family Campbell February 11 – April 8, 2010 Left to Right: Sarah & Darren, Reema & Fouzi, Kassi & Steve, Christina & Brian, Jenny & Kevin, Laura & Dan, Lisa & David Missing in Photo: Souheila & Nabil

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

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Congratulations to our Bradley Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto January 17, 2010 – March 14, 2010 Left to Right: Winnie & Dave, Jessie & Dan, Elaine & Wes, Amanda & Ryan, Elise & Robert, Cara & Kyle Missing in Photo: Johonna & Aaron