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‘Solar Suitcase’ Saves Mothers & Babies Lives by Providing a Vital Light Source During Childbirth

‘Solar Suitcase’ Saves Mothers & Babies Lives by Providing a Vital Light Source During Childbirth

In the developing world, giving birth can be a dangerous affair. Mortality rates are high for expectant mothers, mainly in third world countries, reaching 300,000 deaths each year. While women are

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Frequently Used Labor Induction Drug Pitocin May Have Adverse Effects on Newborns

Frequently Used Labor Induction Drug Pitocin May Have Adverse Effects on Newborns

Image courtesy of Shutterstock According to new research presented at the Annual Clinical Meeting of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), labor induction via the hormone

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AAP’s New Home Birth Policy Implies There are No Worthwhile Benefits to Giving Birth at Home

AAP’s New Home Birth Policy Implies There are No Worthwhile Benefits to Giving Birth at Home

Image Courtesy of Shutterstock Due to a slow rising number of home births in America, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new policy statement, “Planned Home Birth.” Published this

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The Lifewrap First Aid Device is Saving Mothers’ Lives All Over the World

The Lifewrap First Aid Device is Saving Mothers’ Lives All Over the World

A woman dies every 4 minutes somewhere in the world from complications associated with obstetric hemorrhage, in which a woman bleeds heavily, usually just after giving birth. Dr. Sullen Miller, Director

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New iPad Program Enables Moms to Bond With Their Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

New iPad Program Enables Moms to Bond With Their Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

When a newborn requires placement in the neonatal intensive care unit and his mom is non-ambulatory on another floor of the hospital, due to a C-section or other birth complications, it makes the bonding

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Lotus Birth: New Trend Keeps Umbilical Cord & Placenta Attached to Newborn for Days

Lotus Birth: New Trend Keeps Umbilical Cord & Placenta Attached to Newborn for Days

Image via Wikimedia Commons We’ve reported on breast milk ice cream, eating placentas and DIY births, but Lotus Birth may be one of the more intense birth experiences we’ve come across.

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Lady Sybil’s Shocking Death On Downton Abbey Prompts Discussion Of Preeclampsia & Eclampsia

Lady Sybil’s Shocking Death On Downton Abbey Prompts Discussion Of Preeclampsia & Eclampsia

Millions of Downton Abbey fans were shocked this past Sunday night when one of the show’s most beloved characters, Lady Sybil Branson, died from eclampsia after giving birth to her daughter. The

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Midwives May Be The Key To Healthier Births and Babies

Midwives May Be The Key To Healthier Births and Babies

Image courtesy of Shutterstock An interesting article about midwives in The Wall Street Journal, shines a light on some compelling reasons why you might want to choose a midwife over a traditional doctor.

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‘Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives’ Documentary Debuts On The Big Screen

‘Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives’ Documentary Debuts On The Big Screen

Fans of the groundbreaking Spiritual Midwifery and other Ina May Gaskin books such as Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, will be delighted to know that the magic of Ina May is coming to the big

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Eco Essentials To Pack In Your Hospital Bag For Labor, Delivery & Baby’s Arrival

Eco Essentials To Pack In Your Hospital Bag For Labor, Delivery & Baby’s Arrival

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