Archive for June, 2010
Spokane Pediatrician Recommendations
I attend the Spokane Mindful Mamas meetings on the South Hill almost every Thursday morning with my two young sons. The group is a great place to meet other parents and share information and resources.
As the creator, researcher, writer and blogger for Bloom, I often receive emails from local parents asking for pediatrician recommendations. And while I plan to expand Bloom over the next year to include more early-childhood resources like a list of local pediatricians, I thought for now it would be best to ask the Mindful Mamas what pediatricians they take their kids to and why they would recommend them to others. [...]
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Spokane Holistic Family Fair
For the first time, the Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce will host the Mind, Body, Spirit “Family Fair” held at the Unity Church on the South Hill, 29th Ave. and Bernard St.
Admission is FREE and there is plenty of FREE parking.Licensed childcare for children 4 years old and under will be available at the reasonable cost of $5 per hour.
Elizabeth Hesse Sheehan, DC will be the keynote speaker at this unique event, presenting the topic Myth-Busting: Vaccinations and Diet. [...]
VBAC Less Risky Than Multiple C-Sections
The National Institute for Health issued a report this week titled, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: New Insights. The report presents evidence to support the choice of a trial of labor (TOL) as a safe option for women who have had previous c-sections.
The conclusion of the report states, “Each year 1.5 million childbearing women have cesarean deliveries, and this population continues to increase. This report adds stronger evidence that VBAC is a reasonable and safe choice for the majority of women with prior cesarean. Moreover, there is emerging evidence of serious harms relating to multiple cesareans. Relatively unexamined contextual factors such as medical liability, economics, hospital structure, and staffing may need to be addressed to prioritize VBAC services. There is still no evidence to inform patients, clinicians, or policymakers about the outcomes of intended route of delivery because the evidence is based largely on the actual route of delivery. This inception cohort is the equivalent of intention to treat for randomized controlled trials and this gap in information is critical. A list of future research considerations as prioritized by national experts is also highlighted in this report.” [...]
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Getaway Retreat Weekend Class
Birth Journey Prep will be hosting a weekend retreat childbirth education class June 11–13 in Twin Lakes, ID. A full bed and breakfast package PLUS our complete childbirth course with Stephanie Nobles and Terri Young teaching. More information is below. You can sign up on the Birth Journey Prep website. [...]
