Archive for January, 2010
Birth Doula Training in Pullman, WA
There will be a 3-day birth doula training in Pullman, WA this March. If you are interested in becoming a doula or are seeking DONA certification, you should check out this class! Birth Doulas are the latest addition to the maternity care team, assisting families to have both a safe and memorable birth. They provide physical comfort, emotional support, and information to families before, during and just after childbirth. The birth doula brings back a kind of care that’s been missing in modern childbirth. [...]
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Slings, Slings, and More Slings
I have had two babies and have gone through my fair share of slings, wraps and baby carriers trying to find the right baby-carrying device. For me, the difficulty seemed to lie in finding one that worked equally as well for a tiny infant as well as a larger baby. And don’t think you’ll be the only one with an opinion…each of my children liked different slings as they got older…and my husband had his favorite as well. [...]
Go Ahead. Eat During Labor.
A new article published today on Reuters’s website begins, “There is no reason why pregnant women at low risk for complications during delivery should be denied fluids and food during labor, a new Cochrane research review concludes.” The entry, titled No Need For Pregnant Women to Fast During Labor cites the new research findings that show that there aren’t any adverse outcomes by allowing women the option of liquids and/or a regular diet in labor. [...]
Protect Midwifery in Washington
I received the following email from the Midwives Association of Washington today and thought Bloom readers would also like to support the organization’s efforts to protect midwifery care in our state. Please read the following letter and follow the instructions to write your state legislators. They need to hear from those of us who have benefited from the care of midwives first hand! [...]
Is Coffee Safe During Pregnancy?
I, like a lot of women I know, approached my first pregnancy with the utmost caution—I quit eating and drinking all of the foods on the list of “Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy.” However, when I became pregnant a second time, I found that it was VERY DIFFICULT to give up my morning cup of coffee…especially while taking care of a toddler! That, and I’d heard from a lot of other women that they drank limited amounts of coffee during their pregnancies and had seemingly happy, healthy babies and children. So what’s a girl to do? [...]
Do Epidurals Affect Babies?
In making your decision to use or not to use an epidural for pain relief during labor, have you wondered what effect the medication can have on your baby? Turns out that is a difficult question to answer. A recent article on Suite101.com titled Do Epidurals Affect Babies? says, “While it is clear that epidurals cross the placenta and reach the baby and can both indirectly and directly affect babies, we still don’t know exactly how epidurals can affect the baby in every situation and for every mother and baby.” Probably not what you wanted to hear! [...]
