Category Archives: Hospital birth

HypnoPregnancy–Eroding Confidence 101

Posted on July 17, 2010 by gloria

Heather Cushman-Dowdy, the gifted cartoonist who has given us “Hathor the CowGoddess”, has really nailed the tactics of so called “Prenatal Care” that many now call “Prenatal Scare”.  It’s a prep time for what’s coming at the birth.  Woman beware.

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Low Amniotic Fluid Scam

Posted on May 31, 2010 by gloria

This article from Medscape illustrates the folly of diagnosing oligohydramnios through ultrasound. True low amniotic fluid at full term is an extremely rare condition which can be diagnosed properly only by doing palpation of the pregnant belly. Thousands of women … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Hospital birth | 8 Comments

Medical Errors: Dennis Quaid’s twins

Posted on April 28, 2010 by gloria

Dennis Quaid has taken the tragedy experienced by his family and has joined with medical reform organizations to stop hospital errors. His infant twins were give heparin in hospital and the wrong vials with a too high dosage (Heplock) were … Continue reading →

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Cord Around the Neck

Posted on December 8, 2009 by gloria

From Susan: “My first was born by c-section due to brow presentation. I was induced at 41 weeks 4 days. Long labor. My second was a successful VBAC. I was induced with him also at 41 weeks, 5 days with … Continue reading →

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“My Greek Grandmother Had Twins”: a birth story

Posted on December 1, 2009 by gloria

Don’t you love it when people tell you stories about how their grandmothers gave birth? One of my favourite grand mother stories was told to me by a client. My client was a Greek woman who only came to see … Continue reading →

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LIES THAT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TELL CHILDBEARING WOMEN

Posted on November 12, 2009 by gloria

Quiz:  Guess what’s being sold when a medical professional tells you this.  Some of these lies have more than one application in the childbearing year. 1.“THIS IS A HORMONE JUST LIKE YOUR BODY MAKES.” 2.“THIS IS OXYGEN”.  “THIS IS MOSTLY … Continue reading →

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Artificial Rupture of the Membranes (a.k.a. A.R.O.M., A.R.M., Amniotomy)

Posted on November 5, 2009 by gloria

A $12 MILLION DOLLAR COURT CASE ARISES FROM A COMMON INTERVENTION ======== FACTS OF THE CASE This medical malpractice action seeks damages for brain injuries sustained by infant Christopher Andres Peraza as a result of the events surrounding his birth … Continue reading →

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Remedy for an Intact Belly, Tincture of Time

Posted on September 18, 2009 by gloria

130,000 unnecessary cesareans are done per year in the U.S. because doctors have been trained to fear a resting phase in active birth. This is the news report about Dr. Caughey’s study: While ACOG already recommends waiting at least two … Continue reading →

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Just a Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Amputation Go Down

Posted on September 17, 2009 by gloria

This was sent to me by a nurse friend.  It’s off an online email list for nurses. Gloria Lemay, Vancouver BC   <   Another set of sucrose questions:   1)     What is the strength of the sucrose you are … Continue reading →

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WORSHIPPING AT THE FALSE SHRINE OF WESTERN MEDICINE

Posted on September 17, 2009 by gloria

WORSHIPPING AT THE FALSE SHRINE OF WESTERN MEDICINE The data has been there for some time. Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) does not save infant lives.  The only thing EFM has been proven to do is to raise the number of … Continue reading →

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