I keep getting behind, or not posting enough anyway. Here are some more links that you might find interesting:
Childbirth: Can the U.S. improve? A Los Angelas Times article on the state of maternity care in the US, including cesarean sections.
Pro Elective Cesarean I don’t support elective cesarean sections, very several big reasons, but you may be interested in checking out this website. Here they give quotes from various doctors in support of elective cesarean, links to articles about the pros and cons to cesareans, especially those challenging the concept that cesareans are more dangerous than vaginal deliveries. Just interesting to see what “the other side” has to say.
Why one Hypnobirth instuctor switched to the Hypnobabies method. Her testimony suggests that Hypnobabies is an easier method to follow, with better results, than Hypnobirth.
Childbirthconnection.org says maternity care needs to be “overhauled”.
CALM computer system has shown potential for reducing rate of cesarean sections for shoulder dystocia.
New York Times interviews a doctor who promotes true patient-centered care, where the patient calls the shots.
I love this article! Whoever said that pushing out a baby is like pushing an orange out your nostril, or a bowling ball out your vagina didn’t know a thing about anatomy! Read, “Pelvises I Have Known and Loved”.
The AMA is trying to pass a bill this week that will enable doctors to label a patient “non-compliant” if they choose to disagree with their treatment methods. Completely unethical. Read more here.
An interesting NYT commentary on how YouTube has changed childbirth preparation.
A study trial on management of the third stage of labor. Some prefer “expectant management”, waiting for the placenta, others encourage fundal massage and nipple stimulation, some prefer using stimulant herbs, and others will use Pitocin and traction on the umbilical cord to pull the placenta out.
Why Your Due Date Isn’t What You Think It Is. A good article on the history of estimating “due dates”, and how you can determine a more accurate one.
How to Trust Birth, an article on why we should be trusting birth.
Please let me know if any of these articles were helpful to you, so that I know what kind of information is helpful to my readers. Thanks!
