Posts Tagged ‘c-section’

• Wonderful article about c-sections and natural birth

  Date: 2011.06.20 | Category: Hospital Birth | Response: 1

  Hey folks! I came across by an article written by a blogger who is a great supporter of natural birth, and then ended up with c-sections. It is well written, powerful, and I suggest you head over to read this thought-provoking blog post. It’s here – See Birth. Read on for some of my comments on her article.

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• How to avoid a c-section

  Date: 2010.09.08 | Category: Birth | Response: 5

  Avoiding a c-section that is not medically necessary is a reasonable goal for any pregnant mom. With c-section rates in the United States and many other countries at an all-time high, and still rising, “how to avoid a cesarian” has unfortunately become an extremely relevant question for mothers to pose. Let’s take a look at things pregnant mothers can do to increase their chances of having a vaginal birth and escaping medically unnecessary c-sections.

  

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• Umeda’s twin pregnancy journey

  Date: 2010.08.10 | Category: Hospital Birth | Response: 3

  I love guest bloggers! Hearing other mamas’ pregnancy and birth stories always gives us new perspective! Today, twin mom Umeda shares the story  of her pregnancy. Her twins were diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and underwent a surgery in utero. Umeda then had a c-section. Today, her twins Sophia and Daria are healthy and beautiful girls! Take a look at Umeda’s blog, my life in few lines! There is an interview with me on the front page at the moment.  Read the rest of this entry »

• Does anyone really control childbirth?

  Date: 2010.07.15 | Category: In the news | Response: 0

  I came across this article, titled “Who controls Childbirth – mom-to-be or doc?” on MSNBC yesterday. It is certainly fascinating, and raises many questions about birth, today’s birthing environment, and what women can do to have the birth with the best possible outcomes for them and their babies. Here is what I think is wrong with the article, and with childbirth in the United States today. Read the rest of this entry »