Lori Ismail

The Cesarean stats for 2012 are out for the CA hospitals – Check them out here  These rates are from OSHPD and are the TOTAL cesarean rates, not the risk adjusted Here are the local numbers: 42.0% – Good Samaritan (listed under Northern Cal) 32.8% – El Camino – Mt View 32.6% – Sequoia 32.2% […]

Blossom Natural Childbirth Class 89.0

Congratulations to our ‘Natural Childbirth’ Class Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto August 14 – October 2, 2013   Left to Right:  Meghan & Georgi, Heliana & Gabriel, Tamara & Matt, Neesha & Nandan, Nell & Morten, Cynthia & Alex, Katie & Mark Missing in Photo: Gina & Eric, Julia & Joerg     Left […]

Harmony Birthing Naturally Class 88.0

Congratulations to our ‘Birthing Naturally: Partner Supported Childbirth’ Graduates! Harmony Birth & Family Campbell August 13 – October 1, 2013   Left to Right:  Melody & Scott, Pat & Eugene, Rae & Ray, Tina & Brian Missing in Photo:  Zahra & Patricio, Elise & Robert  

‘The Induction Pressure Cooker and Women’s Autonomy’ by Dr. Aviva Warning: This article contains radical ideas about labor, birth, and women’s right to intelligently choose what’s best for them and their babies! Read at your own risk of empowerment! Click Here for full article

Hello Everyone! I wanted to share an event happening at BirthWays in Berkeley later this month. Please join us for a panel discussion on a much needed topic in our community, followed by a Q&A session with the presenters. Three Mothers, Three Perspectives: Healing & Recovery after Neonatal Loss Sunday, September 29th, 2013 3:00pm – […]

Congratulations to our ‘Natural Childbirth’ Class Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto July 7, 3013 – August 25, 2013   Left to Right:  Sara & Abdullah, Alena & Tom, Piper & Bill, Andree & Barrett, Rukshana & Hemal, Anna & Ilya Missing in Photo: Jennifer & Tom  

Come out to Blossom’s Birth and Family Fair on Saturday September 21st 10:00am-3:00pm! 555 Waverley St Palo Alto, Ca. 94301 I hope to see you there! 🙂 Click here for more info

Blossom Natural Childbirth Class 86.0

Congratulations to our ‘Natural Childbirth’ Class Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto May 29 – July 24, 2013   Left to Right:  Laura & Ryan, Lauren & Anthony, Karine & Jeremy, Beth & Alan, Danit & Mom, Jenny & Henry, Liz & David Missing in Photo: Brittany & Tim, Eitan  

Blossom Childbirth Prep Class 86.1

Congratulations to our Childbirth Prep Graduates! Blossom Birth Center Palo Alto June 8, 15, 22, 2013 Left to Right:  Megan & Brett, Ute & Alex, Ashley & Zach, Carmen & Mark, Janice & Andrew, Alison & Vinny, Katherine & David

Harmony Birthing Naturally Class 85.0

Congratulations to our ‘Birthing Naturally: Partner Supported Childbirth’ Graduates! Harmony Birth & Family Campbell May 2, 2013 – June 20, 2013 Left to Right:  Alexandra & James, Stacy & Rob, Nidhi & Prashant, Lana & Danny, Vinodha & Christian Missing in Photo:  Amanda & Hubert