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 labor and birth. Birthing care that is better and healthier for mothers and babies is called...
Read MoreThe Differences in Midwives
Certified Professional Midwife(CPM) Certified Professional Midwives are skilled professional who provide the Midwives Model of Care to women and families in a variety of settings, including birth centers, homes and hospitals. Preparation to become a CPM involves specialized, competency-based education programs and risk assessment training, that requires out-of-hospital clinical...
Read MoreConsumer Reports Maternity Health Care Quiz
Take this quiz from Consumer Reports Health! Maternity Care, Beware Quiz from Consumer Reports Health Consumer Reports Health also has an interesting article titled “Back to Basics for Safer Birth.” If you are unsure about midwifery, please look at the “Midwifery Model of Care,” which should help you get a clearer perspective on midwifery. After that, visit Choosing A...
Read MoreTen Steps of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative
A mother-friendly hospital, birth center, or home birth service: 1. Offers all birthing mothers: Unrestricted access to the birth companions of her choice, including fathers, partners, children, family members, and friends; Unrestricted access to continuous emotional and physical support from a skilled woman—for example, a doula,* or labor-support professional; Access to professional...
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