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Midwife Mania
| February 5, 2013 | Posted by myfr8796 under News Feed |
Article in TIME magazine about increase in the U.S. of midwifery assisted births!! 12.1% which is just about 1 out of 8 births This puts a smile on our faces!! Great read!! http://healthland.time.com/2012/06/25/midwife-mania-more-u-s-babies-than-ever-are-delivered-by-midwives/#
Normal Physiologic Birth Statement
| July 9, 2012 | Posted by myfr8796 under News Feed |
Statement by American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM), Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) and National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM) on the definition of the normal birth process and the interventions that interrupt this process. At this time many of these intervention are considered the norm in the U.S. and need to be…
10 Facts on Women’s Health
| July 2, 2012 | Posted by myfr8796 under News Feed |
Here are 10 facts on women’s health by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although they are alarming, many are not new. But we can all use a reminder once in a while of what women are facing world wide. http://www.who.int/gender/documents/10facts_womens_health_en.pdf
The More Midwives Campaign
| May 19, 2012 | Posted by myfr8796 under News Feed |
As many of us know, midwives work tirelessly around the world in many capacities to care for women and bring children into the world safely. Not only does midwifery care lower the risks for pre-term birth and low birth weight, they care for women with kindness and compassion. This women-focused care is undoubtedly necessary in…
Nations First Inpatient Postpartum Depression Unit
| March 23, 2012 | Posted by myfr8796 under News Feed |
Great article from Time magazine on first unit in the nation opened at University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill for postpartum depression. This unit is to provide care and support for expectant moms dealing with depression and anxiety as well as postpartum depression. This is very exciting and a wonderful and long over due…
Pregnancy and Fertility Anti-Inflammatory Diet
| March 14, 2012 | Posted by myfr8796 under News Feed |
This is a very informative article on suggestions for an anti-inflammatory diet for pregnancy. Had to share with you ladies as it’s such an important piece. http://www.fertilefoods.com/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy/an-anti-inflammatory-diet-for-fertility-and-pregnancy/
Birthing from Within: Top Ten Ways To Prepare for Birth
| February 21, 2012 | Posted by myfr8796 under News Feed |
Birthing from within has put out an article on the Top Ten ways to prepare for birth. This article is well written, educational and invaluable to all pregnant women. Whether it is your first pregnancy or your third this is a must read. http://www.box.com/s/bg7mpxnsovb6003hy8f5
Happy Valentines Day!!!
| February 14, 2012 | Posted by myfr8796 under News Feed |
Hey girls!!! Happy Valentines Day and let’s give big congratulations to our friend the midwife Melissa for her recent engagement to Trey. Love you guys!!! So happy for you both. Woohoo!!!!!!! “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” Emily Bronte
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