Elizabeth

Some good tips.
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Another great report from Evidence Based Birth.

“In a very important study published in 2001, Smith looked at the length of pregnancy in 1,514 healthy women whose estimated due dates, as calculated by the last menstrual period, were perfect matches with estimated due dates from their first trimester ultrasound (Smith 2001).

“The researchers found that 50% of all women giving birth for the first time gave birth by 40 weeks and 5 days, while 75% gave birth by 41 weeks and 2 days.

“Meanwhile, 50% of all women who had given birth at least once before gave birth by 40 weeks and 3 days, while 75% gave birth by 41 weeks.

“This means that for both first-time and experienced mothers in Smith’s study, the traditional “estimated due date” of 40 weeks was wrong!”
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“Breastfeeding is the biological norm but it is not yet the social norm. When a mother chooses to breastfeed, every one of us has the responsibility to protect and support her. By doing so we’ve started a partnership with her.”
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“Breastfeeding is the biological norm but it is not yet the social norm. When a mother chooses to breastfeed, every one of us has the responsibility to protect and support her. By doing so we’ve started a partnership with her.”
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A cute video on an important topic.
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“You are entirely entitled to make informed decisions about your provider and your medical care. Finding a supportive provider who is transparent about his or her policies and practices will make a huge difference in ensuring that the care you receive is positive, respectful, and evidence-based. After all, it’s your body, your baby, and your birth—and it matters.”
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