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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...