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Breastfeeding

Karina Bolger — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:55:43 +0000

Only 14% of women were still exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months!

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Lactation Consultants

Karina Bolger — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:23:03 +0000

Here is a list of local Lactation Consultants – please use their resources if you have any questions or problems with breastfeeding. Dawn Martin (512) 821-9221 (512) 554-9144 (cell) Cheryl Heymans (512) 280-5814 (512) 326-9308 (cell) She works out of Special Addition Cathy Clark (512) 873-0700 (512) 751-0731 (cell) Anna Swisher (512) 918-9849 (512) 577-5108 (cell) Read the rest of Lactation Consultants at Blooming Bellys

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Updating a Standard: Fetal Monitoring

Karina Bolger — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:39:58 +0000

Electronic fetal monitoring during labor and delivery was introduced into obstetrical practice in the early 1970s in hopes that it would reduce the risk of cerebral palsy and death resulting from inadequate oxygen to the fetal brain. The monitors continually measure the fetal heart rate and produce tracings on a screen and paper that can alert [...]

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Website Links for Pregnancy and Beyond

Karina Bolger — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:20:46 +0000

Birth Resource Links Waterbirth International Childbirth Connection Birth Story Diaries Sarah Buckley: Gentle Birth, Gentle mothering: The best possible start Breech Babies Cesarean Section: What every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know about C-Sections International Cesarean Awareness Network Parenting & Breastfeeding Resource Links Mothering.com Lots of great articles, discussion board Kellymom.com Great articles around breastfeeding issues BreastMilkCounts.com Dr. Sears.com Run by Dr. Sears and his family, wondreful [...]

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The Mommy Uprising

Karina Bolger — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:59:37 +0000

They’re fed up with the unwanted C-sections, the endless tests, the dubious interventions, and the scary advice from overworked, malpractice-spooked doctors. And Boston women are shunning the area’s world-class hospitals to go to surprising… By Tina Cassidy Lugging hungry preschoolers and makeshift dinners of animal crackers and granola bars, five frazzled mothers gather in a fluorescent-lit conference [...]

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Causes of Pain in Labor

Karina Bolger — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:55:02 +0000

http://www.atlantadoula.com/paincauses.htm Would it make you feel better to know that you can do something (without medications) about 90% of the pain during labor, and that there are things you can do to decrease your perception and increase your tolerance of whatever other pain there may be? There are physical factors that contribute to pain in childbirth, but [...]

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A Word to Fathers

Karina Bolger — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:49:07 +0000

by Jill Cohen © 1987-2001 Midwifery Today, Inc. All Rights Reserved. As a father, you play a vital role in pregnancy and birth. Since you are responsible for getting the baby in, you are also a major support for getting the baby out. Women need to feel comfortable when having a baby. Your presence, love and support [...]

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Questions for Pediatricians (and their practices)

Karina Bolger — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:47:19 +0000

For the front desk: What hours are you open? Are there evening/weekend hours for sick kids? How do you handle after-hours questions or problems? Do you have walk-in hours? If not, can we be worked in (i.e., make a same-day appointment) for pressing issues? Are there separate office hours for sick kids and healthy kids? separate waiting areas? How [...]

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North Austin Medical Center Questions at Check-in Time

Karina Bolger — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:38:07 +0000

Age Birth date Height Pre-Pregnancy Weight Current Weight Due Date First day of your last period Allergies How many pregnancies have you had? Are you married? Fathers name Mothers SS# Occupation Religious Preferences Medications mother takes When did you last eat? Do you smoke, drugs, alcohol etc. Have you had any medical procedures? Date of your first prenatal visit Have you taken any prenatal classes? Name of Pediatrician Do you plan on breastfeeding/Bottle Feeding? Do you plan [...]

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Questions to Ask Your Caregiver

Karina Bolger — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:34:25 +0000

When would you like me to come to the birth center/hospital? _____Water breaks _____Contractions _____ minutes apart for _______ long What are your recommendations if water breaks before contractions? _____Call and stay home until contractions start _____Come to office/hospital/birth center to monitor baby and then return home _____Come immediately to hospital/birth center How long after water breaks would you recommend starting pitocin? What [...]

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