Posts Tagged "choosing a careprovider"

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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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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