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Update: AMA Working Against Informed Consent
By: doula on: Jun 15,2009 In: UncategorizedSo @texmed has reported that Resolution 710 (the “ungrateful patient” resolution) was unanimously rejected today at the AMA annual meeting. For that I am grateful.
However, I am still a bit concerned that this even came up. . .
Natural Childbirth and Twins?
By: doula on: Jun 7,2009 In: Choices we Make, Uncategorized, multiples, natural childbirthBeing pregnant with twins does not automatically determine that you will give birth prematurely, probably by cesarean section, to two low-birth weight babies who will have to spend some time in the NICU.
Moms who have excellent nutrition (read naturally colorful food that remembers where it came from – no super processed, corn-syrup laden, trans fat [...]
Lori Swain CD(DONA), AAHCC
Doula
Natural Childbirth Educator
Salem, Oregon
I believe that birth is a natural, physiological, emotional, and spiritual process. The female body is designed to give birth. Women who are encouraged, supported, and informed can have incredible and empowering births.
Every woman is different, every birth is different, and every baby is different, however every woman and family deserves support, compassion, and flexibility during the journey of birth.
As a doula my role is to facilitate the natural process - giving the mother every opportunity to allow her birth to unfold. contact
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