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A Doula Story–working with teens in Chicago
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High Blood Pressure before Birth
Questions to ask if a woman’s blood pressure (BP) is elevated before birth: • What was the starting baseline BP in this pregnancy? How many w.g.a is she now? • What is the BP now? • Who’s taking the BP … Continue reading
APGAR Score
APGAR Scoring for Newborns ________________________________________ A score is given for each sign at one minute and five minutes after the birth. If there are problems with the baby an additional score is given at 10 minutes. A score of 7-10 … Continue reading
Unwrapping a Nuchal Cord
To see the birth story that goes with these photos, go to: http://www.homegrownpregnancy.blogspot.com/
PLACENTA Q & A
the tree of life, originally uploaded by madstfri. Placenta Question & Answer Lee asked: Unfortunately with my first birth my placenta was retained. All up I had the placenta in me for 12 hours. I had a homebirth and after … Continue reading
Please stop your midwives from assaulting women
I’m posting this letter with misgivings in case it gives “medwives” in other areas more ideas about how to assault women. Gloria July 7, 2010 Ms. Audrey Levine, President Midwives’ Association of Washington State PMB 2246 10002 Aurora Avenue N, … Continue reading
Recipe for Anti bleed tea
2 Tablespoons Shepherd Purse 1 Tablespoon Fennel 1 broken Cinnamon stick Put all herbs in a big pot. Boil water separately and pour boiling water (at least 5 cups) over the herbs. Let steep. (You may have to re warm … Continue reading