May 2008 - Prep For Birth

Amazing HBAC! Be inspired.

By PFB Midwife | May 28, 2008

Make video montages at www.OneTrueMedia.com And…some vital information you should know if you are ever told that you need to have a cesarean for meconium staining in the amniotic fluid. “Researchers reviewed records of 199 cesareans that were done for non-reassuring fetal condition and/or meconium stained amniotic fluid in a rural hospital to evaluate the…

Possible biological explanation for C-section-linked allergies and asthma found.

By PFB Midwife | May 23, 2008

“Scientists believe they may have identified a biological explanation for the link between cesarean-section delivery and risk of allergy and asthma in childhood. They will present their findings at the American Thoracic Society’s 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Tuesday, May 20. ‘This finding is exciting because it suggests that the mode of delivery may…

Prevent C-Sections

By PFB Midwife | May 20, 2008

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZy0JPtubiQ&hl=en] Have faith in the “spirit creator”? I’d say skip that and have faith in God, our Creator. He made the birth process. It works. The vast majority of the time. Do your research. Don’t settle for status quo.

Let the Baby Decide: The Case against Inducing Labor

By PFB Midwife | May 18, 2008

An article in Mothering Magazine.By Nancy GriffinIssue 105, March/April 2001 Why induce labor?“According to ACOG, “Induction of labor is indicated when the benefits to either the mother or fetus outweigh those of continuing the pregnancy.”30 A very small number of babies (a typical estimate would be less than Caldeyo-Barcia’s 3 percent, mentioned above) actually need…

Twins Born Naturally?

By PFB Midwife | May 8, 2008 |

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E-wULAaD50&hl=en] I pretty much know nothing about multiple births, but I found this video so inspiring, that I had to share it with you. Enjoy.