Misty Liu
Modern Expressions Photography
Tamra has the ability to keep a bit of heaven in her photography–somehow she is able to capture that moment when earth and God Himself meet in the miracle of childbirth.
Joyful Birth Services
If you could have the kind of birth you wished for, would you? Christine Fiscer is a traditional midwife who wants to help you reach your dream.
Birth and Baby Photography
There is nothing more precious than a new baby – and there are many wonderful photographers in Utah who offer childbirth and other related photography services.
Here is a small listing of photographers in the Utah area who can do prenatal and birth photography.
Modern Expressions Photography: At the age of two when most children were drawing scribbles, Tamra Hyde amazed [...]
Doula Providers
If you are looking for a doula in Utah, you are in luck!
There are many doulas who will provide you with all the support you need for a wonderful birth, whether it be at a hospital, at home, or in a birthing suite.
Here are some resources to help you find the right doula for you and your family:
The [...]
News of Interest
This article is a MUST READ! It is regarding modern medicine and its effect on length of gestation and elective cesareans.
Our condolences go to the family of this amazing St. Louis doctor who delivered babies at home for decades. He will surely be missed!
Homebirths As A Safe Alternative article from Oregon.
More Moms To Be Are Turning To Midwives [...]
Trust Homebirth
Trust Homebirth, in St. George, Utah, is another maternity care option in Southern Utah. Trust Homebirth also offers childbirth education classes and doula services.
Mothering Your Way
Mothering Your Way offers compete prenatal, maternal and postpartum services, Lamaze classes, breastfeeding support and more.
Moms Rally For Birth Choice
In Twin Cities, Michigan, mothers met at the capitol to rally for more choices in childbirth.
What is amazing to me is that women are not allowed to try a VBAC for fear of lawsuits? What in the world is that? So, because of lawsuit fears, women are forced to undergo surgery? Who’s best interest is being [...]
Having A Baby? Ten Questions to Ask
Have you decided how to have your baby? The choice is yours. Here are some things that can help you decide which type of birth would be best for you:
First, you should learn as much as you can about all your choices. There are many different ways of caring for a mother and her baby during [...]
Doctors and Nurses Not Washing Hands Responsible for 80,000 Deaths Nationwide
I remember a few years ago reading an article about hospital acquired infections and the deaths associated with those. The story was about a woman who went in for hip surgery, and ended up dying a month later because she acquired an infection in the hospital.
I remember being shocked at the major cause for problems: doctors [...]
Childhood Abuse and Childbirth
At the current statistics of 1 in 4 girls being abused in this country, chances are that you know someone who has been abused. How does this history of abuse affect pregnancy, labor and delivery?
Here are some interesting articles that discuss this subject:
Abuse Issues in Pregnancy and Labor
Pregnancy, Birth, and Mothering Information for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
A Journey [...]
Babies Abducted From Hospitals
It sounds like an urban legend meant to scare people, but babies are abducted from hospitals – fortunately, most of them are returned back to their mothers, but I cannot imagine anything worse than the agony of just having a baby and having it kidnapped hours after birth. I don’t know how I could get through a [...]
Articles and News
West Virginia Gazette story about a CNM who delivers babies at home and birth center, and talks about the Cesarean rate in West Virginia.
The Kitsap Sun in Washington state explores the option of birth center birth as a happy medium between hospital and home birth.
Controversies in Childbirth Conference is coming up in March in Austin, Texas.
Great Falls explores [...]
Cesarean Rates in Utah Hospitals
When deciding on where to deliver your baby, it is good to know your provider’s/hospital’s C-Section rate. But, where do you get this information?
2007 Report on First Time Cesareans and Rate of VBACs from the Utah Department of Health
Hospitals With C-Section Rates Over 10%:
Allen Memorial
Ashley Valley
Beaver Valley
Central Valley
Cottonwood
Davis
Gunnison Valley
Heber Valley
Intermountain Medical Care
Kane County
McKay-Dee
Ogden Regional
Pioneer Valley
San Juan
Sanpete Valley
St. Mark’s
Uintah Basin
University Health Care
This report also contains information on hospital injuries and charges.
Here is a report of [...]
Enlightened Birth Midwifery Services
Cathy O’Bryant of Enlightened Birth Midwifery Services is a CPM and LDEM, and has over 20 years childbirth experience.
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