Love Handles

Fat grows fast on my hipsand back, tummy grows heavyface rounds with moonglow the sag of underarms swellas leaves fall and snow follows,a wise body knows to take up space. Everything fits a little tightereven shoes, for I am full of sourdough and soupwhich keeps me warm through winter’s freeze my belly hangs in remembranceof […]

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“YOU CAN’T CONTROL THE BIRTH–OR, REALLY, ANYTHING IN LIFE. YOU CAN, THOUGH, TAKE CHARGE BY KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT AND WHY… THEN PLANNING HOW BEST TO ACHIEVE IT.”

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Update from Barb Olsen:

Hello all you fabulous Full Circle families- wanting to share my news that I am “retiring” from attending births. I have been working with Patrice since the 90’s (!) and experienced, witnessed and participated in amazing life changing events with many of you. Thank you, thank you for allowing me space in your own sacred […]

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FULL CIRCLE BIRTH CENTER!

NORTON SHORES We are pleased to announce that the name for our center will be Full Circle Birth Center. When we set out to name the new birth center, we kept coming back to the idea that we wanted to honor the midwife who has worked in this area for so many years, building access […]

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Is Collagen During Pregnancy Good For You?

Is it safe to take collagen during pregnancy? Are there any possible benefits? How much should you take? Here is what the experts have to say. Stretched bellies, brittle hair, aching back and hips, and the whole world reminding you that you need to be the healthiest “you” you can be while you’re carrying human […]

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Full Circle Midwifery Statistics 1984 – 2022

FULL CIRCLE MIDWIFERY STATISTICS January 1, 1984  through  December 31,  2022 Total planned home births:                                                                                    1791 Total  transports:                                                                                     141  [ 7.6 % ]                         Mothers transported in labor:                                   99                               Cesareans                                      55   [ 3% ]                               Forceps/Vacuum                              9                         Mothers transported within 24 hours postpartum:       25                         Babies transported within 24 hours after home birth:   17 Counties:  Benzie  2      Kent 14    Lake  20    Manistee  53     Mason  214    Mecosta  139    Montcalm  15     Muskegon  388    Oceana   266     Ottawa  131   Newaygo  398    Osceola  78    plus 73 births attended in Allegan, Clare, Eaton, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Midland, […]

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Full Circle Midwifery Stats

FULL CIRCLE MIDWIFERY STATISTICS January 1, 1984  through  December 31,  2021 Total planned home births:                                                                               1743 Total  transports:                                                                                               134    [ 7.6 % ]               Mothers transported in labor:                                              95                               Cesareans                                     53   [ 3% ]                               Forceps/Vacuum                            9               Mothers transported within 24 hours postpartum:                23               Babies transported within 24 hours after home birth:           16 Counties:  Benzie 2     Kent  14   Lake 19   Manistee  53    Mason 212    Mecosta   133     Montcalm  15  Muskegon 372    Oceana 257  Ottawa   126   Newaygo  389   Osceola  78    plus 73 births attended in Allegan, Clare, Eaton, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Ingham, […]

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Magnesium and Blood Pressure

https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-announces-qualified-health-claim-magnesium-and-reduced-risk-high-blood-pressure?utm_campaign=FDA+Roundup%3A+January+11%2C+2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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Vitamin D Supplementation for Babies from Dr. Jack Newman

VITAMIN D It seems that breastmilk does not contain much vitamin D, but it does have a little. We must assume this is as nature intended not a mistake of evolution. In fact, breastmilk is one of the few natural foods that does contain some vitamin D. Salmon and tuna contain a fair amount of […]

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Body Mechanics

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Free Webinar on Nutrition

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The Cost of Home Birth

David A. Anderson * and Gabrielle M. Gilkison Department of Economics and Business, Centre College, Danville, KY 40422, USA; gabrielle.gilkison@centre.edu * Correspondence: david@centre.edu Abstract: Policy decisions about the accessibility of home birth hinge on questions of safety and affordability. Families consider safety and cost along with the comfort and familiarity of birthing venues. A substantial […]

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WIC has changed their food guidelines and now allow a more healthy variety!

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Food_Guide_FINAL_English_437204_7.pdf

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Mother To Baby Fact Sheets

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Full Circle Midwifery Statistics

January 1, 1984  through  December 31,  2020 Total planned home births:                                                                           1693 Total  transports:                                                                            129    [ 7.6 % ]               Mothers transported in labor:                                         92                               Cesareans                                                     51   [ 3% ]                               Forceps/Vacuum                                             9               Mothers transported within 24 hours postpartum:         23               Babies transported within 24 hours after home birth:   14 Counties:  Benzie 2     Kent  14   Lake 19   Manistee  53    Mason 210     Mecosta   130     Montcalm  15  Muskegon 354    Oceana 246   Ottawa   121   Newaygo  378   Osceola  78    plus 73 births attended in Allegan, Clare, Eaton, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Midland, Missaukee, […]

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NSAIDs in Pregnancy

www.medscape.com FDA Issues New NSAIDs Warning for Second Half of Pregnancy Damian McNamara October 15, 2020 The US Food and Drug Administration released new warnings today that most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) carry an elevated risk for kidney complications in an unborn children when taken around weeks 20 or later in pregnancy. Citing newly available research, the agency states the […]

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Women and Magnesium: 10 Ways it Can Improve Your Health, Hormones, and Mood~~ Aviva Romm

Updated 8/26/20. Magnesium is the most abundant mineral in the body – and it has a role in hundreds of functions. However, many women in the US are low in this important mineral – and you might be feeling the impact. The good news is that increasing your dietary magnesium and taking a daily supplement […]

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Full Circle Midwifery Statistics January 1, 1984 through December 31, 2019

Total planned home births:                                                                             1648 Total  transports:                                                                                    125    [7.6 % ]                         Mothers transported in labor: 89                               Cesareans                                                              49   [ 3% ]                               Forceps/Vacuum                                                      9                         Mothers transported within 24 hours postpartum:       23                         Babies transported within 24 hours after home birth: 13 Counties:  Benzie 2     Kent  14   Lake 18    Manistee  51    Mason 207      Mecosta   128      Montcalm  15  Muskegon 336    Oceana 240    Ottawa   118    Newaygo  368    Osceola  78    plus 73 births attended in Allegan, Clare, Eaton, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Midland, Missaukee, Shiawassee, Wayne & Wexford. […]

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Best Prenatal Vitamins Based on In-Depth Reviews

Our content is free because we may earn a commission when you click or make a purchase using our site. Learn more. Your one-stop guide to finding the right prenatal supplements for you and your baby.LAST UPDATED: DECEMBER 30, 2019 220+HOURS OF RESEARCH 70+SOURCES USED 15COMPANIES VETTED 3FEATURES REVIEWED 7TOP PICKS CONSUMER ADVOCACY What you need to knowPrenatal […]

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Continued: Grow a Healthy Bag of Waters!

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Grow a Healthy Bag of Waters Around Your Baby!

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Normal, Healthy Childbirth for Women & Families: What You Need to Know

A woman’s guide to understanding normal, healthy birth and how it can improve the health of her baby and her health. Critical information to help women make informed decisions and avoid possibly unnecessary and expensive medical interventions, such as cesarean sections. CHILDBIRTH TODAY Since 1996, the World Health Organization has called for eliminating unnecessary intervention […]

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Prenatal Belly, pelvic floor, back and hip supports are available here: https://itsyoubabe.com

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Keep Active During Pregnancy!

New Study: In this population of pregnant women at low‐risk, it was found that greater levels of light, moderate, moderate‐to‐vigorous, and total Physical activity (PA) as well as steps per day, during early second trimester of pregnancy, were associated with better maternal and neonatal birth outcomes. Greater number of steps per day was associated with […]

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Grow a Strong Amniotic Bag!

(RE)BIRTHING COLLECTIVE Doula Services, Childbirth Education & Prenatal Yoga www.rebirthingcollective.org Nutrition for Your Bag of Waters There are five things you should be eating to help strengthen and preserve your amniotic sac. Why is maintaining your bag of waters so important? Here are a few reasons: 1. It’s easier for your baby to move and […]

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What Risk is going past 42 weeks?

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Warm perineal compresses during the second stage of labor for reducing perineal trauma: a meta-analysis

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology Available online 15 June 2019 Author linksGiuliaMagogaaGabrieleSacconebHuda B.Al-KouatlycHannahDahlen GdCarhleneThrontoneMarziehAkbarzadehfTulinOzcangVincenzoBerghellac https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.06.011 Objective Perineal trauma may have a negative impact on women’s lives as it has been associated with perineal pain, urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials […]

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Newborn Hearing Screenings for Babies Born at Home: Report from an Initiative in Michigan

Shannon B. Palmer, Central Michigan UniversityFollowJill L. Adelson, Duke UniversityFollowBrittany F. Crawford, University of LouisvilleFollowNan Asher, Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesFollowWendy Switalski, Widex USA, Inc.Follow Abstract Objective: Babies born in an out-of-hospital setting (e.g., homebirth) often do not receive a universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of providing training and […]

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What’s Behind the Belly Button?

When a baby is born, the lifeline between the mother and child (the umbilical cord) is cut, and the shrivelled remains become the belly button on the outside. What happens inside? – Margaret Lee Our belly button is a reminder for life that once we were attached to and dependent on our mother, floating like […]

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Simple New Urine Test for Preeclampsia Could Save Many Lives

Simple New Urine Test for Preeclampsia Could Save Many Lives Veronica Hackethal, MD March 20, 2019 Researchers have developed a simple, noninvasive, point-of-care paper test that measures misfolded proteins in a woman’s urine and looks set to improve the diagnosis of preeclampsia The Congo Red Dot (CRD) Paper Test is designed to be affordable and gives results […]

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Full Circle Midwifery Statistics 1994 through 2018

FULL CIRCLE MIDWIFERY STATISTICS January 1, 1984  through  December 31, 2018 Total planned home births:                                                                1598 Total  transports:                                                                                121   [ 7.4 % ] Mothers transported in labor:         85 Cesareans                           47   [ 3% ] Forceps/Vacuum                  9 Mothers transported within 24 hours postpartum:                 23 Babies transported within 24 hours after home birth:13 Counties:  Benzie […]

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About Newborn Screening

Why is Newborn Screening (NBS) important to Public Health?  Each year around four million babies are born in the United States. Some of these babies are born with conditions which, left untreated, can rapidly result in death or permanent disability. NBS can catch some of these disorders in time for them to be effectively treated. […]

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New Canadian pregnancy guideline shows exercise cuts odds of major complications by 40%

By Kim Smith, Reporter  Global News Expectant mothers are finally getting some up to date advice when it comes to staying active during pregnancy. For the first time in 15 years, new guidelines are out. As Kim Smith reports, it’s dispelling old myths and providing a big incentive to keep moving. A new Canadian guideline for […]

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One Breast at Each Feeding? by Dr. Jack Newman

The photo attached shows an exclusively breastfed, well gaining baby sucking his fingers. The mother has had a decrease in her milk production. Many consider a baby sucking his fingers at this age normal, but I don’t agree. I have posted on this question of “one breast at a feeding” more than once before, but […]

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Babies born at home have more diverse, beneficial bacteria, study finds

October 31, 2018, Rutgers University Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, a professor in Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology and Department of Anthropology. Credit: Jeff Heckman Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and metabolism, according to a study in Scientific Reports. Understanding […]

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Marijuana Use and Pregnancy

https://www.psychcongress.com/news/us-women-increasingly-view-regular-marijuana-use-risk-free    

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Check the safety of medications and supplements

Here are some websites: https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/meds/treatingfortwo/index.html https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/WomensHealthTopics/ucm117976.htm OTIS:  https://mothertobaby.org If you are taking medications, please consider registering at this website and being a part of research into Medications and Pregnancy: https://www.fda.gov/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/WomensHealthResearch/ucm251314.htm  

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Low Dose Aspirin to Prevent PreEclampsia

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Informed Consent ~ From Childbirth Connection

Making Informed Decisions When pregnant, giving birth and in the postpartum period, it is your responsibility to make informed decisions for yourself and on behalf of your baby. It is your legal right to give — or deny — permission for care. But how do you know what’s best for you both? Making informed decisions […]

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EAT DATES!

EAT DATES for a SHORTER LABOR! Full Circle Midwifery Service has been recommending DATE consumption to our clients for about 5 years, and we think we see a difference in their labors! Date fruit has an oxytocin-like effect on the body, leading to increased sensitivity of the uterus. It also helps stimulate uterine contractions, and […]

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Herbal Teas for Babies ~ info from Dr. Harvey Karp

Through the ages, teas to aid digestion have been recommended for unhappy babies. Traditionally, mothers brewed chamomile tea for babies—as well as peppermint, fennel, or dill teas—to help upset tiny tummies. The ancient roots of this practice are reflected in the names different cultures have chosen for these herbs. In Spanish, peppermint is called yerba […]

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Women are Strong!

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Good Dental Health During Pregnancy is crucial!

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What to eat — and what to avoid — when you’re expecting

By Casey Seidenberg September 19 When I was pregnant for the first time, I read what I thought to be one of the greatest perspectives on eating during pregnancy. Nina Planck, author of “Real Food” and “Real Food for Mother and Baby,” wrote, “You have about forty weeks to build a baby.” I loved two […]

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Patrice Bobier is appointed to the Board of Licensed Midwifery!

Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointments to the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery Friday, April 14, 2017 LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the initial appointments to the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery. Housed within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the 12-member board, in conjunction with LARA, will establish and implement the […]

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Vitamin K article

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/ Evidence Based Birth® This Signature Article was written by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN Evidence on the Vitamin K Shot in Newborns Published on March 18, 2014 and updated on January 20, 2015, © Evidence Based Birth®, All Rights Reserved Vitamin K  (1)Vitamin K deficiency bleeding, thought to be a problem of the past—has […]

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GBS Screening Recommendations in the UK

‘Much better evidence is needed on such widespread antibiotic use.’ 22/03/2017 15:23 Amy Packham Life Writer (Parents) at The Huffington Post UK Screening pregnant women for Group B streptococcus (GBS) is “not recommended” by the National Screening Committee (NSC). About 150,000 pregnant women carry GBS each year in the UK and, in some cases, will […]

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Full Circle Midwifery Statistics 1984 – 2016

FULL CIRCLE MIDWIFERY STATISTICS January 1, 1984 through December 31, 2016 Total planned home births:                                                                                 […]

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Antibiotics Use in Pregnancy Linked to Child’s Asthma

www.medscape.com Antibiotics Use in Pregnancy Linked to Child’s Asthma, Study Confirms By Rob GoodierNovember 27, 2016 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – New research confirms that children whose mothers used antibiotics during pregnancy have higher rates of asthma, but it remains unclear if the drugs or the infection, or something else entirely, is to blame. Dr. […]

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Neonatal Vitamin D Levels Linked to Future MS Risk

www.medscape.com Neonatal Vitamin D Levels Linked to Future MS Risk Sue HughesDecember 01, 2016 A new study has shown a link between low levels of vitamin D in neonates and future risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), which the authors say strengthens the justification for routine vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy. The Danish case control study, […]

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Aviva Romm’s Advice before Conceiving

If a woman is not looking to get pregnant right now, but eventually would like to, how should she prepare her body? It’s pretty easy for a lot of people to get pregnant, but to really optimize your baby’s health and to optimize your own health while you’re pregnant and after, I really encourage women […]

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Info on VBAC –

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Life in Circles: Giving Birth to Change

Here’s the link to the original article. Tracey Chapman’s Story June 4, 2016 Life In Circles by Stephanie Wagner. There are moments in all of our lives where we simply refer to “before” and “after”. We may not know it at the time, but they are the game changers, the forks in the road, the […]

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Full Circle Midwifery Stats 1984 – 2015

FULL CIRCLE MIDWIFERY STATISTICS January 1, 1984 through December 31, 2015 Total planned home births:                                                         1442 Total transports:                                                                           111   [ 7.6 % ] Mothers transported in labor:                78 Cesareans                                      43   [ 3% ] Forceps/Vacuum                             8 Mothers transported postpartum:         21 Babies transported after a home birth: 12 Counties: Benzie 2     Kent 11   Lake 18   […]

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CMU Audiology Professor Trains Midwives to do Hearing Screenings

CMU audiology professor trains midwives, grows rate of newborn hearing screenings nearly 50 percent Michigan Midwives Project is first in state to provide equipment, training Central Michigan University is the only audiology program in the state training midwives to do newborn hearing screenings, and the outcome shows promising results. In just one year, CMU audiology […]

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Informed Decision-Making

We support informed decision-making. ‘An informed decision requires you to have knowledge of the risks, benefits and alternatives to a course of action. It involves research. It involves getting in touch with your intuition and having a good think about what is truly best for you. Informed decision making is a process and it takes […]

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Pre-Eclampsia

Vitamin D deficiency early in pregnancy is associated with a five-fold increased risk of preeclampsia, according to a study from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. A serious complication of pregnancy marked by soaring blood pressure and swelling of the hands and feet, […]

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Please help us with our licensing efforts!

A bill to license Certified Professional Midwives in Michigan will soon be reintroduced in the state legislature. When that happens, you can help! In the meantime: QUICK HISTORY In Michigan, non-nurse (mostly home birth) midwifery is not licensed, specifically legalized, or regulated in any way. As a result, we suffer: • Potential loss of midwives […]

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Getting Enough Milk?

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I’m Group B Strep Positive – Now What?

From the mommypotamus website ON SEPTEMBER 8 | IN BIRTH | BY HEATHER Group B Strep: What it is and how to treat it naturally So, You’re Positive And in this case, we’re not just talking about your overall outlook on life. Like so many mamas, you took the Group B Strep test in pregnancy […]

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Vitamin E intake critical during 'the first 1,000 days'

ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news September 15, 2014 Source: Oregon State University Summary: Amid conflicting reports about the need for vitamin E and how much is enough, a new analysis published today suggests that adequate levels of this essential micronutrient are especially critical for the very young, the elderly, and women who […]

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Article on Folate Intake in Pregnancy, and Prevention of Autism

Folate Use, Not Maternal Concentrations, Linked to Fewer Autistic Traits in Offspring August 27, 2014 By Rob Goodier NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new study confirms that children of women who take prenatal folic acid supplements have fewer autistic traits. But the link isn’t explained by maternal folate concentrations, at least not at 13 […]

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Here’s a great article on natural remedies for treating a cold or allergies while breastfeeding 

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Here's a website page with Breastfeeding products recommended by a lactation consultant in Grand Rapids.

Here’s a website page with Breastfeeding products recommended by a lactation consultant in Grand Rapids.  You can order bras, nursing pillows, breast pads, teas, salve and more directly from this page.

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Lack of Evidence for Post Dates Induction

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Preventing Morning Sickness

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Vitamin K Research from Rebecca Dekker / Science and Sensibility

Please follow the links below to read these articles.  Evidence Based Birth , a popular blog written by occasional Science & Sensibility contributor Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN, has just published a new article, “Evidence for the Vitamin K Shot in Newborns“ that examines Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB)- a rare but serious consequence of insufficient Vitamin K in […]

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New Cesarean Prevention Recommendations

Reprinted from Childbirth Connection What Pregnant Women Need to Know MARCH 2014 In March 2014, the two leading obstetric professional organizations in the United States issued a landmark joint consensus statement. The statement says that cesarean birth is overused in the United States. More and more cesareans – now one in three births – have […]

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Well-child visits linked to more than 700,000 subsequent flu-like illnesses

February 12, 2014 Source: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Summary: New research shows that well-child doctor appointments for annual exams and vaccinations are associated with an increased risk of flu-like illnesses in children and family members within two weeks of the visit. This risk translates to more than 700,000 potentially avoidable illnesses each year, […]

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Please read the blog post by Science and Sensibility About the Recently Published Home Birth Study

Research Review: Outcomes of Care for 16,924 Planned Home Births in the United States January 30th, 2014 Today’s post on Science & Sensibility coincides with the release of a long awaited study looking at the home birth data collected by the Midwives Alliance of North America MANAStats project, 2004-2009.  Judith Lothian, PhD, RN, LCCE, FACCE reviews […]

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Low Vitamin D Level Tied to Severe Pre-eclampsia

   SEARCH FAMILY JANUARY 30, 2014, 9:35 AM  1 Comment Low Vitamin D Tied to a Pregnancy Risk By NICHOLAS BAKALAR     Using preserved blood samples of pregnant women, researchers have found that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk for severe preeclampsia, a serious and sometimes fatal disorder of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is characterized by […]

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Fathers: Take Folic Acid before conception!

ByMICHELLE CASTILLO  CBS NEWS December 11, 2013, 5: 16 PM Father’s vitamin B9 diet may influence child’s chance of birth defects Dads, listen up: Your diet matters too when it comes to your newborn. What a father eats before his child is conceived may influence the chance a baby will be born with a birth defect, a […]

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Being Born is Important

by Carl Sandburg Being born is important You who have stood at the bedposts and seen a mother on her high harvest day, the day of the most golden of harvest moons for her. You who have seen the new wet child dried behind the ears, swaddled in soft fresh garments, pursing its lips and […]

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Prevent Morning Sickness with Adequate Magnesium?

Excerpts from a  blog: “A hundred years ago, it was easy to get enough magnesium just by eating a variety of foods and drinking water. However, our modern soil is very depleted . . . [And] so is the water. ‘ Our human ancestors evolved in a world in which healthy drinking water came directly […]

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The Myth of A Safer Hospital Birth for Low Risk Pregnancies

November 30, 2013 The Myth of A Safer Hospital Birth for Low Risk Pregnancies  By: Judy Cohain, CNM Since the beginning of hospital birth, research supporting its use for low risk women has been lacking. The last 15 years has produced 17 studies all supporting attended planned homebirth as safer for low risk women. Research reveals […]

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Tylenol and NSAID Use During Pregnancy; Alternatives.

Tylenol Use During Pregnancy May be Linked to Autism By Dr. Brent Hunter Posted Monday, November 25, 2013 at 06:11pm EST Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? This question has been asked by millions of pregnant women. Typically, they hear from their doctor that Tylenol during pregnancy is completely safe for both the mother […]

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Breastmilk Jaundice

From Dr.Jack Newman Yesterday, I received an email from a mother whose baby was strictly breastfed but had what is commonly called “breastmilk jaundice”. The doctor told her to give only formula for 48 hours, which she did and the baby is now refusing to take the breast. From our information sheet on jaundice at our […]

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Length of a Healthy Pregnancy Surprisingly Variable

By Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer    How long a healthy pregnancy lasts can vary by as much as five weeks, even when doctors precisely determined the date of conception, a new study suggests. Although the length of a healthy pregnancy is known to be variable, some of this variation was thought to be due to errors in […]

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Great article on Magnesium

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Eye Treatment in Newborns

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I now have a breast pump to loan out!

You will have to buy a replacement collection kit from this website  for $40.  The pump is a high quality double pump – An Affinity Pro!

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I Trust Birth

I trust birth like I trust the weather. The sun will rise most mornings and set most evenings. There will be 4 Seasons, give or take a couple. Sometimes there’s sunshine with gentle breezes, or cleansing soft white snow, or life-giving warm summer rains. But we all know there are also floods, lightening strikes, hurricanes, […]

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I love it that our clients see themselves as active participants collaborating in their care!

Columbia University Nursing Postdoctoral Fellow Finds that Women Who Perceive their Role as Passive Prefer Physicians in a Hospital Setting for Childbirth Delivery Newswise — (NEW YORK, NY, March 14, 2013) – Women who see themselves as active participants in the delivery of their first child, and prefer a collaborative role with their healthcare provider […]

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Magnesium And Calcium Supplementation During Pregnancy – New Research

Two new studies to be published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in August 2007 look at mineral supplementation and the prevention of specific conditions during pregnancy. In the first study, researchers examined the effect of magnesium supplementation and the development of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) in babies. HIE is the reduction of oxygen supply […]

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Bilirubin as an Antioxidant

Bilirubin as an Antioxidant February 23, 2010 by Jay Gordon, MD FAAP Contrary to what you often will hear about how bilirubin levels increasing in a newborn is not a good thing, there is new research which is showing the importance of the presence of bilirubin. Bilirubin has the ability to function as an antioxidant in the […]

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A Few Words About Mastitis and Breast Abscess

 Dr.Jack Newman It has been known for many years that it is better to continue breastfeeding, even on the side of the infection, when a mother has mastitis. For one thing, continued breastfeeding on the side which has the mastitis, will decrease the pressure in the breast and relieve some of the mother’s pain. Furthermore, […]

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Some Herbal Remedies to Prevent GBS

SOME HERBAL REMEDIES SUGGESTED TO PREVENT GBS PB-8 acidophilus. You should take 4 caps daily. Follow instructions on bottle as to when it is best to take acidophilus. This will help to keep up your good bacteria which can fight away the bad. Immune Booster Tincture (includes Echinacea root, Echinacea purpuria, peppermint, and nettles). This […]

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MORE ON BREASTFEEDING – ESPECIALLY 'LAID BACK' POSITION

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Making Informed Decisions – Use the BRAND Acronym

B=What are the Benefits of the proposed intervention, test, medication? What Benefits do you expect for me from this intervention, test or medication? R= What are the Risks of the proposed intervention, test, or medication? What Risks would be of concern in my case? A=What Alternatives would be available to try? N=What happens if I […]

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What's In Your Vagina?

A healthy microbiome, hopefully. By Moises Velasquez-Manoff|Posted Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at 1:06 PM E Maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome can be key to avoiding preterm birth Canwest News Service A few years ago, a microbiologist named Gregor Reid danced before an audience of students, post-docs, and scientists at a conference held by the American Society […]

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More Wonderful Info on Breastmilk

Breast Milk Contains More Than 700 Species of Bacteria, Spanish Researchers Find Jan. 4, 2013 — Spanish researchers have traced the bacterial microbiota map in breast milk, which is often the main source of nourishment for newborns. The study has revealed a larger microbial diversity than originally thought: more than 700 species. Share This: 193 Related […]

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Pelvic Floor Incontinence

Click on this link for a great article: pelvic-floor-incontinence

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The Latest Best Evidence on the Safety of VBAC

13DEC Henci Goer and Amy Romano have recently published their much awaited book,Optimal Care in Childbirth: The Case for a Physiologic Approach. Their research, based on the best available evidence, makes a strong case for supporting women who want to plan a VBAC. The most valuable aspect of their book is the fact that they […]

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There are 10 principles of Prenatal Parenting.

 More explanation can be found in the book Prenatal Parenting by Dr. Fred Wirth. Delve into these topics and learn how you can create a healthy, happy baby. While you are pregnant, a first easy step is to spend 15 minutes, several times a day, with a Fetal Love Break™ Awareness of these principles honors the […]

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Take a Fetal Love Break!

Have you seen babies melt into angelic smiles while giving rapt attention to their parents, who in turn are captured by this simple eye contact with their newly born infant? What you are seeing is a child receiving this wonderful message of love from his parents and sharing feelings of secure contentment. This is what I call a […]

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