There has been much discussion about a recent article saying that home birth is risky for babies. Unfortunately, there are flaws in the analysis. Here is a link for one discussion.

Midwives Object To Analysis Of Risk To Babies Born At Home

Filed under: Home Birth

I am just back from an inspiring trip visiting midwives in another state.  Now that I am finished with school, I am excited to expand the services that North Colorado Midwifery can offer.  I am working on revising the pages of the website, so come back and see the new services being offered.  Let me know if you like the new look so far.

-Lynnette

Filed under: Birth classes, Certified Professional Midwife, Home Birth, Midwifery Care, childbirth education, doula

Reducing Infant Mortality

Filed under: Midwifery Care

http://www.injoyvideos.com/mothersadvocate/index.htm

Check it out and let me know what you think.

Tags: better birth, birth in greeley, Home Birth, midwife
Filed under: Birth classes, childbirth education, doula

http://www.mindfulmamamagazine.com/media/p/4525.aspx

Be Wiling to Make Changes
posted by Sarah Kraft

Gail Hart, Certified Professional Midwife, is now “semi- retired” and has published several articles about how to holistically incorporate evidence-based medical knowledge with traditional midwifery understanding.

This interview clip is part of Rites of Passage, an exclusive video series and art/photo/ essay contest that engages mothers across the country in a dialogue about childbirth and the transformation of new motherhood. This series is hosted by Mindful Mama and features exclusive interviews with 25 of the world’s leading midwives, physicians, activists, and scholars who advocate for safe, empowered birth. We invite you to participate in the Rites of Passage forum. Visit the forum and tell us: How did becoming a parent – through birth or adoption- transform you?

Filed under: Certified Professional Midwife, Home Birth, Midwifery Care, childbirth education

Grassroots Network Message 903011
From Citizens for Midwifery:
CDC releases birth stats for 2007

Dear Friends,

Today the CDC released the Preliminary Data for births in 2007. The birth rate is up, and so is the cesarean section rate, now nearly 32% of all births: “The cesarean delivery rate rose 2 percent in 2007, to 31.8 percent, marking the 11th consecutive year of increase and another record high for the United States.”

The CDC’s press release is included below. And you can find the entire report at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr57/nvsr57_12.pdf

Sincerely,
Susan Hodges “gatekeeper”

Can midwives reduce or change this trend? Instead of coming up with the words, I will point in the direction of the experts for now.

http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10456

Filed under: Certified Professional Midwife, Midwifery Care, cesarean birth

Please drop in on us at Greeley Birth House for our open house sometime on August 2nd from noon to 6 pm. We will have food, beverages, and door prizes. And a special gift for all pregnant ladies. We would love to hear about the communities needs for birth preparation classes, parenting classes, and support for expecting and new moms. Let us know your needs and we will find a way to serve!

Tags: , birth, birth class, birth house, childbirth, childbirth education, doula, Home Birth, midwife, open house
Filed under: Birth classes, Midwifery Care, childbirth education

How can women give birth humanely?  Is birth always a tortuous event?  Can women control how they give birth and what they feel?  Find out about Mother-Friendly care and practices that lead to normal birth at this exciting event.

The Rocky Mountain Coalition for Humanizing Birth Conference

RMCBH Conference: September 26th & 27th 2008 in Denver, CO

The Rocky Mountain Coalition for Humanizing Birth is excited to announce our first annual conference for all childbirth professionals and those interested in the state of Mother-Friendly Care in the Rocky Mountain region. This is a multi-state conference and all are invited to attend.

Topics for this 2 day Conference includes:

• Understand the state of CIMS and Mother Friendly Care in our area and nation
• Hear the latest information on VBAC research, practice and politics
• Gain perspective on Mother Friendly Mental Health Care
• Honor yourself and others who are trying to make maternity care safer
• Discuss birthing rights as a fundamental human right
• Recognize how social movements can be most effective
• Utilize tools to create change through activism, advocacy and education
• Be involved in creating a plan for the future, and the role of the Rocky Mountain Coalition for Humanizing Birth

Space is limited- Online Registration will be available soon.

Tags: colorado birth conference, humane birth, mother friendly, normal birth
Filed under: Home Birth, Midwifery Care, childbirth education, doula

We are ready to open up something new in northern Colorado!  A collaboration of midwives, doulas, and childbirth and parenting educators.  See www.GreeleyBirthHouse.com for more information.  The site is not complete yet, so keep checking in.

Tags: childbirth class, childbirth class colorado, childbirth preparation, colorado, colorado doula, colorado midwife, doula, fort collins midwife, greeley, greeley birth, greeley birth class, greeley childbirth, greeley home birth, greeley midwife, loveland, midwife
Filed under: Birth classes, Certified Professional Midwife, Home Birth, Midwifery Care, childbirth education, doula

Check out the new site at:

New Paradigm Midwifery 

Yes, we are still North Colorado Midwifery, but are updating the way we provide care…check it out.

Filed under: Midwifery Care