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Risk Mitigation

Risk Mitigation

Risk Mitigation in childbirth education

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Check out the new logo!

Check out the new logo!

Thank you to Kristen Ward! Amy

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FISH CAN’T SEE WATER: THE NEED TO HUMANIZE BIRTH

  Marsden Wagner, MD, MSPH   International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 75, supplement s25-37, 2001   INTRODUCTION Humanizing birth means understanding that the woman giving birth is a human being, not a machine and not just a container for making babies.  Showing women—half of all people—that they are inferior and inadequate by taking away their power to give birth is a tragedy for all society.  On the other hand, respecting the woman as an important and valuable human being and making certain that the woman’s experience while giving birth is fulfilling...

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Why Bradley? Debunking the Myths of the Classic Natural Childbirth Class.

Why Bradley? Debunking the Myths of the Classic Natural Childbirth Class.

Debunking the myths of Bradley natural childbirth class.

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Birth by the Numbers – update

Want the latest data? Go to: https://www.birthbythenumbers.org/united-states/

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Midwifery Birth Center Bill – NY State

Midwifery Birth Center Bill – NY State

The Midwifery Birth Center Bill was signed into law by New York Governor Cuomo! Midwifery Birth Center Bill – RABN statement of support Rochester Area Birth Network A Chapter of Birth Network National, a 501c3 nonprofit organization “It’s your birth… Know your options.” www.rabn.org October 31st, 2016 RE: Passage of S. 4325.“An act to amend the public health law, in relation to midwifery birth centers” RE: Passage of A.446: “An act to amend the public health law, in relation to midwifery birth centers” Dear Governor Cuomo: Rochester Area Birth Network is a chapter of Birth Network National,...

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