Evidence-based Maternity Practices

Homebirth Conversation on Public Radio

Connections: Understanding the New Study on the Safety of Home Births with Evan Dawson of WRUR Rochester, and members of Rochester Area Birth Network http://wxxinews.org/post/connections-understanding-new-study-safety-home-births For more information check out an excellent analysis by Researcher Henci Goer: http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/homebirth-safety/ And from Researcher Dr. Eugene DeClerq of Boston University: http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/18/opinions/declercq-home-births/index.html

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The Sociology of Birth

How our cultural socialization effects how we birth – Socialization about birth in the United States is a pervasive thing. We are, from the time we are born, receiving messages about our roles in life, and subsequently our ability to birth or be a parent. Both males and females go through this. How we are socialized by our culture and our families dictates our personal beliefs about ourselves and our respective roles. The United States is somewhat unique in this, as a great deal of disassociation from the body and cultural ritual has taken place. Mass consumerism and affluence have shifted...

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How to Stay Healthy and Low Risk

How to Stay Healthy and Low Risk

The information in this article is general in nature and is not specific to your particular physical situation or problem. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. You should obtain information specific to the individual mother or baby directly from your medical practitioner.  Also, check out our once a month Healthy Pregnancy class! As seen in issue #4 of Midwifery Today’s Having A Baby Today How to Stay Healthy and Low Risk during Pregnancy, Labor,  and Birth   Amy V. Haas, BA, BCCE   Pregnancy can be a wonderful and exciting time of life for most women. ...

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Choosing your Careprovider

Choosing your Careprovider

Choosing the right prenatal careprovider is one of the most important decisions you will make!

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Birth is a Journey! Start by Choosing a birth place:

Birth is a Journey! Start by Choosing a birth place:

Birth is a Journey! Start by choosing a birth place that is right for you!

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Why Choose a Midwife?

Bradley Childbirth classes cover the topic of choosing your careprovider, but for more information on why you might want to look into using a Midwife, click Here: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=287398741331267

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