More research is needed, but this is pretty interesting!
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To Reduce C-Sections, Change the Culture of the Labor Ward
“Dr. Shah, who is also director of the Delivery Decisions Initiative at Ariadne Labs in Boston, has started looking at unit culture at hospitals around the country. He spearheaded an examination of the views and practices of the directors of labor and delivery wards at 53 hospitals.
“In a paper published in July, the researchers found that hospitals with more “proactive” management cultures—which they defined as following practices designed to anticipate and lessen the severity of challenges before they arise—had higher caesarean rates.”
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To Reduce C-Sections, Change the Culture of the Labor Ward
“Dr. Shah, who is also director of the Delivery Decisions Initiative at Ariadne Labs in Boston, has started looking at unit culture at hospitals around the country. He spearheaded an examination of the views and practices of the directors of labor and delivery wards at 53 hospitals.
“In a paper published in July, the researchers found that hospitals with more “proactive” management cultures—which they defined as following practices designed to anticipate and lessen the severity of challenges before they arise—had higher caesarean rates.”
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Pope Francis Reiterates Support for Breast-Feeding in Public
Once again, from the Pope.
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Nitrous Oxide in Labor | Informed Pregnancy
“Interest in nitrous oxide during labor has increased in recent years, and is now available in a few hospitals and multiple birthing centers in the United States. Nitrous Oxide use in this way is considered safe as stated by the American College of Nurse-Midwives, “Research has supported the reasonable efficacy, safety, and unique and beneficial qualities of N2O as an analgesic for labor and its use as a widely accepted component of quality maternity care.” That said, more research needs to be done on Nitrous Oxide as a mechanism for combating pain in labor.”
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ICAN
ICAN – International Cesarean Awareness Network. This is a great resource for information in C-sections, VBACs, and birth in general.
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ICAN
ICAN – International Cesarean Awareness Network. This is a great resource for information in C-sections, VBACs, and birth in general.
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9 Ways to Prepare For a Safe and Healthy Delivery
Some good tips.
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