One mom’s plea to stop the smug judgments on bottle-feeding Aug 14, 2010
This voice first surfaced a couple of months ago, when I took a childbirth class at my local hospital. There, we were asked to raise our hands if we planned to breast-feed. (Boston Globe)
New Techniques, Technology Helping Las Vegas Heart Attack Victims Aug 13, 2010
The doctors at Women's Specialty Care believe in tailoring a patient's care to her special needs, which may include everything from a routine exam to childbirth or even menopause. Dr. Robert Thalgott is a leader in the field of othodontics. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Oh baby: the impact of a child on your sex life Aug 12, 2010
It seems painfully obvious to talk about the significance of sex in relation to fertility and childbirth ... For others, sex is enhanced; the empowering experience of childbirth forever in their minds ... Like all aspects of childbirth, there are many factors at play. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Why home births are gaining popularity Aug 11, 2010
Home birth supporters say childbirth is a natural part of life that has been treated like a disorder in hospitals. Some mothers expressed concern about Caesarean sections, induced labor and hospital infections. (CNN -- Health)
UH professor helps boost Vietnam's clinics Aug 9, 2010
Brightly colored brochures about AIDS prevention, childbirth, birth control and other women's health issues are also given out to those who need information. MSI is an international organization similar to Planned Parenthood in the United States, but the government clinics offer a full range of services, including childbirth and cancer testing ... Brightly colored brochures about AIDS prevention, childbirth, birth control and other women's health issues are also given out to those who need... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
What is Ramadan? The Islamic Month ... Aug 4, 2010
Women in their menses or in labor or after childbirth are given temporary exemptions. What is Ramadan For. (Suite101.com)
What happens when you call 9-1-1, & why Aug 4, 2010
These situations might include CPR, childbirth, choking, and AED support. In the event of a traffic accident, the fire department for that area is dispatched in cases where fluid is leaking from a vehicle, hazardous materials are involved, the vehicle is overturned, victims are trapped, there are multiple injuries, large machinery is involved, etc. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Are C-Sections Overused? Rethinking Induced Labor Aug 2, 2010
The rise in cesarean-section deliveries in recent years has been characterized by some as a key indication of the overmedicalization of childbirth ... But as with the new guidelines regarding VBACs, decisions about labor induction and other issues surrounding childbirth must be shared by women. (Time.com)
Does natural childbirth equal faster recovery time? Jul 31, 2010
Does natural childbirth equal faster recovery time ... Does natural childbirth equal faster recovery time ... I have heard and found it to be true myself that natural childbirth does equal a faster recovery time than when you have an epidural. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
BOSTON MED: Tale of Two OB- GYN Residents Jul 30, 2010
For OB-GYNs, One Tragic Childbirth Complication Can Haunt a Doctor's Career. By MONICA DELAROSA July 29, 2010. (ABC News)
Africa: It's How You Spend the Money That Saves Lives Jul 29, 2010
Countries could spend more than 15 percent and still show no real reduction in the deaths of children younger than five, or among women during or after childbirth, as specified in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set by the UN.. Rwanda, Liberia and Tanzania are the only three African countries devoting more than 15 percent of their national spending on health, said Anyanwu, citing a 2010 World Health Organization (WHO) report, based on data from 2007. (allAfrica.com)
Acupuncture Not Helpful for Inducing Labor Jul 28, 2010
Its possible usefulness during childbirth is also receiving more attention, though study results are so far mixed ... asp More Health News on: Related MedlinePlus Pages Acupuncture: Childbirth: Page last updated on 27 July 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Many HIV-Exposed Infants in African Countries Not Receiving Medication to Help Prevent HIV Jul 28, 2010
5, 2008) An antiretroviral drug already in widespread use in the developing world to prevent the transmission of HIV from infected mothers to their newborns during childbirth has also been found to ... Research published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth has shown that HIV testing. (Science Daily)
The Health Consequences Associated ... Jul 26, 2010
The Health Consequences Associated with Anorexia. The Health Consequences Associated with Anorexia. (Suite101.com)
Kenya: Heads of State to Discuss Maternal And Child Health Jul 26, 2010
"We haven't neglected the theme, but you cannot address maternal and child health if you don't have peace," Mr Ping said, adding that with thousands of women still dying in childbirth, the Heads of State will be looking for tangible solutions to address the problem. Meanwhile, the European Union commissioner for development Andris Piebalgs will also address the Heads of State today when he is expected to stress the need for concrete action on maternal and child health. (allAfrica.com)
- Taiwan News Quick Take Jul 25, 2010
Childbirth slogans selected. A panel of judges has selected 20 childbirth promotion slogans out of more than 28,000 submitted by the public. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Why isn't cheerleading a sport? Jul 24, 2010
Lisa Leslie, one of the league's biggest stars, will return to the court after skipping a year for childbirth and maternity leave. Here's hoping Lauren Jackson, Diana Taurasi, Laura Beard and Seimone Augustus aren't getting any big ideas from Sorenstam and Henin. (Salon)
Approach to employee's maternity leave Jul 24, 2010
Employers need to understand that certain life events, including childbirth, illness, accidents and elder care, will affect employees careers. Acknowledging and planning for these episodes gives your staff members peace of mind, enabling them to focus on work, and helps you avoid an 11th-hour scramble when an employee needs to be out of the office. (India Times)
Maternal Health Beyond AU Agenda Jul 23, 2010
African presidents and bureaucrats have since come and gone, but to this day a woman in sub-Saharan Africa still has a one in 16 chance of dying in pregnancy or childbirth, compared to a one in 4,000 risk in a developed country ... Up to 70% of all newborns and countless mothers would survive childbirth if every mother and child had access to antibiotics for infections, sterile blades to cut umbilical cords, drugs for preventing and stopping bleeding during childbirth, and mothers understood the... (allAfrica.com)
Students Design Early Labor Detector Aimed to Prevent Premature Births Jul 22, 2010
(May 29, 2008) A new study in Birth reports that doulas provide benefits for women in childbirth, even when male partners are present. Support from the doula included close physical proximity, touching, and eye. (Science Daily)
New guidelines aim to encourage vaginal births after C-sections Jul 22, 2010
Debra Bingham, president-elect of Lamaze, a non-profit that "promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach" to childbirth, calls the new guidelines "a step in the right direction.". Still, says Bingham, a perinatal consultant from Belmont, Calif. (USA Today -- News)
- NHI payments for gynecologists unfair: legislator Jul 22, 2010
A doctor who performs an appendectomy receives more compensation from the NHI than a doctor who delivers a baby through natural childbirth, which is a much more complex and strenuous procedure, Huang said. Performing a gynecological ultrasound qualifies for less compensation than urological ultrasound, and the same goes for regular check-ups or running tests, the lawmaker said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Epidural Analgesia for Labor and Delivery Jul 22, 2010
To the Editor: In her Clinical Therapeutics article, Hawkins (April 22 issue)1 outlines the risks of epidural analgesia for childbirth. We report an unusual complication of this procedure that caused radicular pain 1 week after delivery. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Bezos Dell vs. Reid Pelosi Jul 21, 2010
Even childbirth statistics are not reported in the survival data European health systems report, and are quoted by proponents, here. Birth survival numbers are recorded only after 24 hours have passed. (Townhall.com)
Adult anorexia: the forgotten tragedy of lives lost to illness Jul 18, 2010
"Pregnancy was very hard for me. I kept up regular eating while I was expecting but two weeks after childbirth, I would go back to starving myself,'' she said. Ms Alexander, 60, is optimistic about her future. "I am now 95 per cent June and 5 per cent illness. This is an amazing place to be," she said. Join the conversation 2 people are reading this now. . . 20 people read this 15 people read this 18 people read this 11 people read this 1 people read this Top Life articles Story Tools SMH Jobs... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cash payments cut maternal mortality in India Jul 18, 2010
Mothers dying in childbirth also create broken families that are an economic impediment ... The rate in some Indian states, including Rawat s home of Uttar Pradesh, is twice the national average, and in some areas, government statistics show that a woman dies in childbirth every hour. (Boston Globe)
Opinions: Migrant health care would save Jul 18, 2010
And they aren't bankrupting Arizona's health-care system, either, although they do visit hospital emergency rooms for childbirth, workplace injuries and end-stage illnesses, like Joaqun's kidney failure. Still, a peer-reviewed 2010 study in Health Affairs finds health-care spending is far higher for citizens than non-citizens. (AZCentral -- News)
Health Tip: Considering a Midwife? Jul 17, 2010
More Health News on: Related MedlinePlus Page Childbirth: Page last updated on 16 July 2010. 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 Page last updated on 16 July 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
17 Comments Jul 15, 2010
Unless they also instruct doctors too offer to show women videos of childbirth itself (including childbirth gone wrong), a woman suffering from gestational diabetes, and so on, then it is clear they have no interest whatsoever in givng women full and complete information they can use to decide whether they want to bring a pregnancy to term or not. They are simply abusing medical practice and the doctor-patient relationship in the hopes that it will scare women out of getting abortions. (Salon)
Liberia: Men Testing New Role as Midwives Jul 15, 2010
A 2009 report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) indicates Liberian women have a 1 in 12 lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy or childbirth complications, usually due to obstructed labor, haemorrhage, or infection, resulting in the eighth highest maternal mortality rate in the world. UNICEF concludes that 80 percent of maternal deaths could be prevented by access to trained health workers. (allAfrica.com)
Who controls childbirth? Jul 14, 2010
Who controls childbirth mom-to-be or doc. - Health - Pregnancy - msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Best Known Catholic Saints for July... Jul 14, 2010
Best Known Catholic Saints for July: Their Lives and Legends. Best Known Catholic Saints for July: Their Lives and Legends. (Suite101.com)
Hypnotic Response: Active Hypnotize... Jul 14, 2010
during childbirth, various medical and dental surgical procedures) and it is also added to therapy (eg. smoking cessation). (Suite101.com)
Birthing Options: Where and How To ... Jul 13, 2010
Birthing centers and methods of childbirth are many ... Today with the acute advancement of medicine and care parents have the advantage of choosing a childbirth option instead of having to undergo something mandatory. (Suite101.com)
Teenagers 'risk premature babies' Jul 11, 2010
The findings, reported in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, highlighted the importance of routine medical checks. The team said more studies were needed to find out why the young were at risk. (BBC News -- Health)
Home births a lonelier option due to midwife insurance risk Jul 11, 2010
HOME birth midwives have been left out of the federal government's maternity care changes in an omission experts believe will lead to an increase in the potentially dangerous practice of unassisted childbirth. The changes, introduced this month, require midwives to have indemnity insurance to practise under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme but private midwives are not covered for home deliveries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dying mothers Jul 11, 2010
BBC News - Changing the face of childbirth in Sierra Leone. Changing the face of childbirth in Sierra Leone ... The 55-year-old independent midwife from East Anglia has gone to Sierra Leone with in the hope that training local midwives will save lives in a country where one woman in eight dies in childbirth. (BBC News -- Africa)
Martin suspends campaign in governor's race Jul 10, 2010
Afterward, he said he plans to devote his time to his charitable foundation, , which is dedicated to the memory of his wife, Kerry, who died in May 2009 after the rupture of a rare liver tumor during childbirth. Martins son, Austin, died two days later. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Making On-Ramping Easy Jul 10, 2010
Now, programs like ' "Great Expectations" Maternity Strategy strengthens the firm's comprehensive maternity leave with "Keeping in Touch" days for returning mothers, assigning maternity mentors (women who have successfully returned to work after childbirth), and training managers to support their employees throughout the maternity cycle. Similarly, 's New Parent Reintegration Program supports new parents both fathers and mothers struggling with the transition back to full-time work by permitting... (BusinessWeek)
Dads 'sleep on' while babies cry Jul 9, 2010
"Mums desperately need support and the obvious person to support them is dad. She said parents-to-be often had no idea of the strain the lack of sleep a baby brings could have on relationships. Maybe the partner can help at the weekend or empathise more and not come in and say 'what have you done all day?' Alison Dawson, postnatal tutor for the National Childbirth Trust "If you're only getting four hours sleep night after night and sometimes less, you'll most likely take your frustration and... (BBC News)
Preterm birth and reduced birthweight in first and second teenage pregnancies: a register-based cohort study Jul 9, 2010
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10:36doi:10. 1186/1471-2393-10-36. (BioMed Central)
Antibody can destroy 91% of HIV strains... Jul 9, 2010
But they would likely be expensive and last in the body for a limited time, perhaps weeks, making that method impractical for all but specialized cases, such as to prevent mother-to-child transmission in childbirth. The antibodies could also be tested in a "microbicide," a gel that women or gay men could apply before sex to prevent infection. (The Drudge Report)
When you just can't switch off Jul 8, 2010
Have you ever interrupted childbirth, sex, a wedding or a graduation ceremony, a funeral or a minute's silence to send a text. Does the thought of going cold turkey from technology make you want to daub your social networking status in your own blood across the nearest brick wall. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More Than 2 Billion People Worldwide Lack Access to Surgical Services Jul 6, 2010
A substantial amount of the global burden of disease comes from illnesses and disorders that require surgery, such as complicated childbirth, cancer and injuries from road accidents. The burden of treating surgical conditions is especially acute in low-income countries. (Science Daily)
Voice: Pay your own way or get out Jul 6, 2010
valleyite wrote on Jul 4, 2010 11:31 AM:" You know Erik Mom, this will be the last time I respond to your post.What did I say that was a lie or racist? Illegal mothers do not pay for their childbirth. Hospitals will verify that statement. I have never stated I am a "hater" of any race, those are your words. What I am against is anyone breaking the law.Take a look in the mirror. Your words are racist and hateful. You are a disgrace to your own culture and people and no one has any interest in... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Childbirth Myths: C-Sections and Br... Jul 5, 2010
Childbirth Myths: C-Sections and Breastfeeding ... Childbirth Myths: C-Sections and Breastfeeding. (Suite101.com)
Sound Advice or Childbirth Myth? Jul 5, 2010
Sound Advice or Childbirth Myth ... Sound Advice or Childbirth Myth ... Collective family wisdom can be invaluable to an expectant mother, but should never dictate her beliefs about what she can or cannot do in childbirth. (Suite101.com)
What's doing Jul 3, 2010
Prepared Childbirth classes offered at Lakewood. STAPLES - A two-day prepared childbirth class at Lakewood Health System's Main Campus will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 23 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24 ... Expecting mothers in their fifth and eighth months of pregnancy are welcome to participate in the prepared childbirth class. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
The Maniac of Maternal Mortality in Northern Ghana Jul 3, 2010
Ghanas maternal mortality rate has been estimated at between 1400 and 3900 yearly due to pregnancy-related complications as against 500,000 women who die through childbirth worldwide. The death rate of women at delivery is increasingly unacceptable in the country especially as the globe draws closer to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of accessible, quality and affordable health care for all by 2015. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Home birth risks under scrutiny Jul 3, 2010
Women who plan home births recover more rapidly from childbirth, but there is a higher risk of their child dying, an international study suggests ... "Women choosing home birth, particularly low-risk individuals who had given birth previously, are in large part successful in achieving their goal of delivering with less morbidity and medical intervention than experienced during hospital-based childbirth," said lead author Dr Joseph Wax from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Maine... (BBC News -- Health)
Fulton mother chooses home birth as best option for her expanding family Jul 2, 2010
"Childbirth has inherent risks whether you're at home or in a hospital," Jeffrey Borcherding responded, noting midwives are trained to spot complications, and are required to send patients to the hospital if problems arise ... "She said she wants other women to realize that having a baby in the hospital is not the only way to experience childbirth."You have choices -- you don't have to settle for the status quo," Jeffrey Borcherding said. "You have to be responsible and research those choices... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Midwives a step closer to independence Jul 2, 2010
Elan McAllister, president of the nonprofit advocacy group Choices in Childbirth, credited the passage of the legislation to the thousands of woman who have had babies delivered by midwives. "With very little effort, we rallied thousands of people to sign petitions and call their legislators and overwhelm them," McAllister said. (Albany Times Union)
Planned home births associated with tripling of neonatal mortality rate vs. planned hospital births Jul 1, 2010
"Women choosing home birth, particularly low-risk individuals who had given birth previously, are in large part successful in achieving their goal of delivering with less morbidity and medical intervention than experienced during hospital-based childbirth. Of significant concern, these apparent benefits are associated with a doubling of the neonatal mortality rate overall and a near tripling among infants born without congenital defects (nonanomalous). These findings echo concerns raised in a... (EurekAlert!)
Depressed Mice Could Aid Human Condition Jun 30, 2010
(July 31, 2008) Researchers have pinpointed a mechanism in the brains of mice that could explain why some human mothers become depressed following childbirth. The discovery could lead to improved treatment for. (Science Daily)
Pregnant woman says she doesn’t want to be parent Jun 29, 2010
Granted there are times that I m a bit happy, but it just hurts that he s not interested in helping make arrangements for childbirth classes, attending baptism prep classes or taking photos of my belly. I feel so alone in all of this. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Nigeria: Researchers Seek Ways to End Maternal Deaths Jun 28, 2010
Lagos Doctors throughout Nigeria have joined their colleagues worldwide to research better ways of treating women who die from bleeding after childbirth ... This trial will look at how effective a treatment called tranexamic acid is at reducing death and removal of the womb which can occur because of severe bleeding after childbirth ... There are effective treatments for preventing severe bleeding after childbirth. (allAfrica.com)
- Under-fire G8 pledges US$5bn in aid Jun 27, 2010
We are committed to moving the world towards the day when women in developing countries will not die or suffer disabilities from pregnancy or childbirth, he said. However, anti-poverty activists were unimpressed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
State plays God by paying to terminate pregnancies Jun 27, 2010
That is a fact of life, but it is also a fact that God promises to protect the believing woman in childbirth (1 Timothy 2:15). So, I guess we should change the Sixth Commandment from Thou Shalt Not Kill to Thou Shalt Not Kill Unless a Woman and Her Doctor Conspire To Do It. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
G8 powers to boost aid to mothers Jun 26, 2010
"We are committed to moving the world towards the day when women in developing countries will not die or suffer disabilities from pregnancy or childbirth," he told reporters. However development lobby groups say they are disappointed by the $5bn pledge. (BBC News)
How to Prevent a Stroke By Understa... Jun 26, 2010
How to Prevent a Stroke By Understanding Common Risk Factors. How to Prevent a Stroke By Understanding Common Risk Factors. (Suite101.com)
Under fire, G8 pledges $5b development aid Jun 26, 2010
Channel NewsAsia - Under fire, G8 pledges #dollar;5b development aid - channelnewsasia. Under fire, G8 pledges 5b development aid Posted: 26 June 2010 1451 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
World Vision on the Muskoka Initiative Jun 26, 2010
Pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria were top killers of children, while women die in pregnancy and childbirth due to lack of food, pre and post-natal care, or emergency help when they need it ... It will help also ensure thousands of mothers aren't going through pregnancy and childbirth alone. (AlertNet)
Whooping Cough Vaccinations Encouraged Jun 25, 2010
The doctors at Women's Specialty Care believe in tailoring a patient's care to her special needs, which may include everything from a routine exam to childbirth or even menopause. The Center for Disease and Surgery of the Spine is a specialized facility for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of all spinal disorders. (KLAS-TV)
Blacks Seem More Vulnerable to Deadly Blood Infection Jun 24, 2010
6 million hospitalizations for reasons other than childbirth, they identified more than 2. 2 million cases of infections. (MEDLINEplus)
‘Boston Med’ finds humanity in the hospital Jun 24, 2010
Generally speaking, childbirth aside, you re not visiting a hospital unless you or someone you care about is sick. It hardly seems inviting to call ABC s new docu-series Boston Med an honest, unvarnished look at hospital life. (Boston Globe)
