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A First Timer’s Experience with Childbirth Class

September 1, 2010 by Cara Terreri · 2 Comments

Today’s post is a guest post interview with Ann Romero, a new mom and staff member at Lamaze International. She shares her experience with taking a Lamaze childbirth education class as a new mom-to-be.

Why did you decide to attend a childbirth education class?

As a first-time mom, I didn’t know what to expect. I wanted to take a class to help prepare my husband and myself. The last thing I wanted to feel was anxious or nervous – I just wanted… Read more

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Coming Soon on the Blog: A Woman’s Guide to VBAC

August 30, 2010 by Cara Terreri · 3 Comments

Even with all of the information that is included in the recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) statement on VBAC, which says that VBAC is a “reasonable option” for most women with a previous cesarean section, it might be difficult for many of us to wade through the information and figure out what it means for us and our particular birth options and unique circumstances.

To address these concerns, Lamaze along with a team of midwives, obstetric research experts,… Read more

Have You Taken The Birth Survey?

August 25, 2010 by Cara Terreri · Leave a Comment

Have you heard about The Birth Survey? It’s an ongoing, online maternity care survey that provides a place for women to give feedback about their birth experiences with specific doctors, midwives, hospitals and birth centers. The feedback is then made available in a searchable online database that provides resources to help other women and families to make more informed choices when choosing maternity care providers and birth settings.

 

The… Read more

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A Birth Story: Lauren & Baby Naomi

August 23, 2010 by Cara Terreri · Leave a Comment

On Monday, June 14, I went to work just to do patient phone calls and desk work. The nurses I work with hadn’t let me hardly touch a patient for days so I knew I could get a few hours at work and not over exert myself. I worked about a half day and then went to the chiropractor for a routine visit. My midwife recommended chiropractic care to help with the baby’s… Read more

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    After bringing baby home, new parents often discover that much of what they spent so much time learning and worrying about (diapering, bathing) turns out to be a piece of cake. Instead, it’s a whole set of larger issues that turn out to be more difficult than expected. Research shows that parents who anticipate and discuss these issues fare much better than those who don’t. A bit of advance knowledge and planning will make everything that much easier when baby arrives.

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