Pregnancy and Childbirth Links
Research
Read the facts about inductions here.
Waiting as little as five minutes after birth to clamp the cord improves the health of your baby: The Effect of Delayed cord clamping. A meta analysis.JAMA
There is no medical benefit to routine Episiotomy: Systematic Review of the Outcomes of Routine Episiotomy.JAMA
Read about the benefits of skin-to-skin contact right after birth in this 2007 Nursing for Women's Health article here.
Having a doula attend your birth reduces the chances you'll have a cesarean birth, the journal Birth, 2008.
"New Research Shows Why Every Week of Pregnancy Counts" read here about why inducing labor early could be harmful for your baby.
Research comparing the health of babies born by elective C-section at 37, 38 and 39 weeks gestation shows the importance of waiting until at least 39 weeks. New England Journal of Medicine 2009.
Late preterm babies (34-36 weeks gestation) have a 3 times higher mortality rate ACOG Medical News 2009
Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing editorial states that birth is normal and home birth is a viable option JOGNN 2009
New research shows that epidurals during the first stage of labor DO increase your chances of operational delivery (vacuum, forceps or cesarean section) Maternal and Child Health Journal 2010 After 50 years, cruelty in the maternity ward is still common. Read about it in this 2010 article in the Lamaze Journal of Perinatal Education .
Childbirth classes help parents make more informed decisions about induction of labor: Read the article here
Local Resources
-Is your baby BREACH??? Try the Webster Technique to safely and gently turn you baby so you can avoid a C-birth. To see the Webster Technique watch this YouTube video. Dr. Stasi Bara, 879-5799 www.BaraFamilyWellness.com, and Dr. Jessica Marsh www.southernpineschiro.com are both certified in this technique.
-Licensed PRENATAL MASSAGE therapist Adrian Ward 296-6288
- Partner Yoga Workshop: a two hour workshop for pregnant women and their labor partners to learn breathing and postures that help baby positioning, keep labor progressing, cope with labor pain and to use during pushing and birthing. Taught by Becca Impello Jimpello@bham.rr.com
-Prenatal Yoga class at SoHo-PiYo in Homewood: contact Krista Jones kristamartinjones@gmail.com or visit her web site.
-Come to a Birth Stories meeting to learn about options for normal birth in Birmingham.
Online Pregnancy and Childbirth information:
Midwifery Today
Lamaze International
Mother's Advocate (great handouts and videos about preparing for a normal birth)
Pregnancy Corner
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Information about postpartum depression:
Depression After Delivery
Postpartum Support International
To find out about hospitals and doctors in Birmingham and nationally, visit www.TheBirthSurvey.com
Read about delayed cord clamping and cord blood donation here.
Read the facts about inductions here.
Waiting as little as five minutes after birth to clamp the cord improves the health of your baby: The Effect of Delayed cord clamping. A meta analysis.JAMA
There is no medical benefit to routine Episiotomy: Systematic Review of the Outcomes of Routine Episiotomy.JAMA
Read about the benefits of skin-to-skin contact right after birth in this 2007 Nursing for Women's Health article here.
Having a doula attend your birth reduces the chances you'll have a cesarean birth, the journal Birth, 2008.
"New Research Shows Why Every Week of Pregnancy Counts" read here about why inducing labor early could be harmful for your baby.
Research comparing the health of babies born by elective C-section at 37, 38 and 39 weeks gestation shows the importance of waiting until at least 39 weeks. New England Journal of Medicine 2009.
Late preterm babies (34-36 weeks gestation) have a 3 times higher mortality rate ACOG Medical News 2009
Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing editorial states that birth is normal and home birth is a viable option JOGNN 2009
New research shows that epidurals during the first stage of labor DO increase your chances of operational delivery (vacuum, forceps or cesarean section) Maternal and Child Health Journal 2010 After 50 years, cruelty in the maternity ward is still common. Read about it in this 2010 article in the Lamaze Journal of Perinatal Education .
Childbirth classes help parents make more informed decisions about induction of labor: Read the article here
Local Resources
-Is your baby BREACH??? Try the Webster Technique to safely and gently turn you baby so you can avoid a C-birth. To see the Webster Technique watch this YouTube video. Dr. Stasi Bara, 879-5799 www.BaraFamilyWellness.com, and Dr. Jessica Marsh www.southernpineschiro.com are both certified in this technique.
-Licensed PRENATAL MASSAGE therapist Adrian Ward 296-6288
- Partner Yoga Workshop: a two hour workshop for pregnant women and their labor partners to learn breathing and postures that help baby positioning, keep labor progressing, cope with labor pain and to use during pushing and birthing. Taught by Becca Impello Jimpello@bham.rr.com
-Prenatal Yoga class at SoHo-PiYo in Homewood: contact Krista Jones kristamartinjones@gmail.com or visit her web site.
-Come to a Birth Stories meeting to learn about options for normal birth in Birmingham.
Online Pregnancy and Childbirth information:
Midwifery Today
Lamaze International
Mother's Advocate (great handouts and videos about preparing for a normal birth)
Pregnancy Corner
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Information about postpartum depression:
Depression After Delivery
Postpartum Support International
To find out about hospitals and doctors in Birmingham and nationally, visit www.TheBirthSurvey.com
Read about delayed cord clamping and cord blood donation here.