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  1. Is this birth plan reasonable

    CEG replied to wulfbourne's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the links. I just wish I could find an actual quality study. I looked in one of my texts (Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Physiology. Blackburn, Susan, 2007) It says "no disadvantage was...

  2. Teaching Project Ideas, anyone?

    CEG replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did one on supporting the woman with an epidural. Specifically on preventing c-sections/ malposition. Different positions you can place the woman in, ways to encourage baby's descent, alternate...

  3. Is this birth plan reasonable

    CEG replied to wulfbourne's topic in Ob/Gyn

    actually it says the polycythemia is benign and does not mention increased jaundice, only a decrease in anemia. polycthemia is the desired/normal condition in the newborn and is not pathological....

  4. Is this birth plan reasonable

    CEG replied to wulfbourne's topic in Ob/Gyn

    actually this is not true. there are many benefits to delayed cord clamping. there are few benefits to early cord clamping. active management of the third stage is the only evidence for early cord...

  5. Cascade of interventions-what have you seen?

    CEG replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I think one thing to remember with Pit (having been there myself) is that although it is making contractions stronger, they were probably inadequate in the first place-- so although the...

  6. Complementary Alternative Methods

    CEG replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They are supposed to be highly effective for back labor pain relief- although reportedly sting like the bejeesus being put in. Here is some data on effectiveness: Sterile Water Papules:...

  7. Mastitis management question

    CEG replied to ladybugsea's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's a link to La Leche League articles on management of mastitis: http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/LV/LVMarApr93p19.html It mentions pumping for comfort. The only time it mentions dumping any...

  8. LOW patient satisfaction scores...

    CEG replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that people who have a truly awful experience (or perceive that they did) are more likely to fill out the survey. There is probably a smattering of really happy people, a good amount of...

  9. Presidential cadidates stand on midwifery/ healthcare?

    CEG replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I know Hillary endorsed (co-sponsored?) the bill for equal reimbursement for CNMs under medicare. I think you can find a press release on this on the ACNM website. Not sure about the other...

  10. Newbie nurse with a ? about perineal massage.

    CEG replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As I understand it, perineal massage during pregnancy is effective at preventing traums, but during delivery it is either not beneficial or potentially harmful. I once watched an OB "iron" my doula...

  11. Movie: "The Business of Being Born."

    CEG replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    These are World Health Organization statistics. The guidelines for how they calculate their numbers are outlined here: Maternal Mortality: The death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of...

  12. Bicornuate Uterus

    CEG replied to RosesrReder's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a doula client who was a DES daughter and had trouble conceiving for awhile. She went on to have two beautiful, healthy children and the lovely natural births she had

  13. Midwives without nursing degrees risk prosecution

    CEG replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It isn't a matter of not wanting to be certified or even of not BEING certified for many, it's a question of the state making it illegal. Many illegally practicing midwives are certified by the...

  14. Midwives without nursing degrees risk prosecution

    CEG replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, that was a pretty amazing article. I thought it was pretty pro-homebirth and more importantly it included lots of evidence, which is often lacking in pro-natural childbirth

  15. Where does your hospital complete the first bath

    CEG replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks... I was just curious as to why that would be a policy. It sounds like you are pretty sensitive to patients'

  16. Where does your hospital complete the first bath

    CEG replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious why the difference between primip and

  17. IV in Emergency?

    CEG posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious after the patient's preferences thread. How many of you have actually had an emergency where you used an IV? I mean a no kidding, seconds matter, couldn't get one in, need the IV to save...

  18. intermittent monitoring

    CEG replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I took the AWHONN FM course last year and if I remember correctly it was the before, during, and after. I don't think the 20 minutes thing comes from AWHONN. I guess if they don't lay it out it IS...

  19. IV in Emergency?

    CEG replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all the responses. I am new to nursing yet, but I know how having a saline lock was very agitating to me in labor trying to move around/ get comfortable and not bang the thing around....

  20. L&D nurses that think its just a job....

    CEG replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you 100%. Nurses want to be viewed as professionals who educated with careers and have made great strides, but so many don't want to take the extra step of being knowledgeable about...

  21. Where does your hospital complete the first bath

    CEG replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, my husband is from Alaska and keeps trying to get me to go there. I may just have found my

  22. Baby Brain?

    CEG replied to BlearnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This made me laugh out loud. I definitely believe pregnancy/motherhood takes a toll on the brain. Since having my second I have a terrible memory and I am totally disorganized. I used to remember...

  23. Direct Entry MSN program 2

    CEG replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hmm, it's been awhile. I remember listing college marching band, concert band, drama, projects I had worked on, intramural sports, cultural exchange type things. Then for volunteer activities I put...

  24. breastfeeding woes

    CEG replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One thing to consider is that particularly for a first time mom, breastfeeding can be a little intimidating. She may have been embarrassed about having her breasts hanging out, someone touching them,...

  25. Newborn blood glucose sticks

    CEG replied to queenjean's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any infant over 40 weeks? Is that a typo? If not that seems way over the top to