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 Caregiver Based on Best Evidence at Childbirth Connection.

One of the best places to learn about maternity care is the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services, home of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative.  Whether you choose to have your baby in a hospital, birth center, or home, CIMS has worked tirelessly with one goal in mind: the health and well-being of mother and baby.

For more great research links, visit The Medical Literature on the Safety of Homebirth, maintained by James J. Hughes, PhD.

If you are interested in learning more about VBAC, visit VBAC.com for some wonderful information.  Another great resource is Unnecesarean.com.

If you are considering circumcision, there are some things you should know before making that decision.  Visit Nurses for the Rights of the Child and NoCirc.org.

Another good article is “Doctor or Midwife: Which Would You Choose?“