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Aniya was ready to leave. She was dressed in a fuzzy white onesie her mother had packed for her first trip home. Yet Aniya’s…
Aniya was ready to leave. She was dressed in a fuzzy white onesie her mother had packed for her first trip home. Yet Aniya’s…
This is an update to our analysis of racial disparities in maternal and infant health and an overview of current efforts to…
By Alexa…
Black women in the U.S. are more likely to die in childbirth than other races. VUSN Associate Professor Stephanie DeVane Johnson…
James Young Simpson's Caesarian forceps, Hunterian Museum, Glasgow Stephencdickson/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA Obstetric forceps look…
Meghan Bohren revisits the evidence on continuous support for women during labour and childbirth and reflects on what can…
A doula is trained to provide advice and support for women through pregnancy and childbirth.; Credit: Mike Harrington/Getty…
Doulas provide emotional support for a woman through pregnancy and childbirth. A study finds that women with doulas are less…
A doula is trained to provide advice and support for women through pregnancy and childbirth.
When she pictured her birth, Meghan Ward wanted a support person who would be with her from start to finish. Her first choice…
Anticipating the birth of a child? The post Evidently Advent Day 15: best health evidence wrapped up for the festive season!
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2013/10/can-doulas-make-a-difference.html A recent PBS NewsHour Weekend…
Key messages: 1. Midwife-led continuity models of care have benefits for mothers and babies and most women should be offered it.
Key messages: 1. Midwife-led continuity models of care have benefits for mothers and babies and most women should be offered it.
Key message: All women should have continuous support throughout labour. It has benefits for both mums and babies and no known…
July is proving to be an exciting month here in the UK. Andy Murray is the new Wimbledon Champion, we’re enjoying lots of…
http://www.salon.com/2013/03/17/how_about_labor_coaches_for_low_income_childbirths_partner/ The online…