Choices In Childbirth » prematurity http://choices-in-childbirth.com Childbirthirth Labor Support, Childbirth Education Thu, 20 May 2010 14:43:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Prematurity is a Health issue for North Americans http://choices-in-childbirth.com/2009/10/prematurity-is-a-health-ssue-for-north-americans/ http://choices-in-childbirth.com/2009/10/prematurity-is-a-health-ssue-for-north-americans/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:08:38 +0000 doula http://choices-in-childbirth.com/?p=160 In response to a March of Dimes report, the NY Times published an AP piece this morning highlighting the fact that while premature babies remain a concern in developing countries, this is also a local issue for those of us who live in North America.

Early Births Take a Toll

One thing we need to keep in mind is that premature birth can have long term consequence well-past the time spent in the NICU.  These families may have to deal with a lifetime of blindness, cerebral palsy, developmental delays and other issues.

The March of Dimes is doing amazing work to help educate families and prevent prematurity around the world.

For some simple and practical solutions that can point our families and babies toward healthier, safer beginnings, check out this video on Reducing Infant Mortality.

]]> http://choices-in-childbirth.com/2009/10/prematurity-is-a-health-ssue-for-north-americans/feed/ 0 Reducing Infant Mortality – the Video http://choices-in-childbirth.com/2009/08/reducing-infant-mortality/ http://choices-in-childbirth.com/2009/08/reducing-infant-mortality/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:18:04 +0000 doula http://choices-in-childbirth.com/?p=122 Becoming parents for the first time or adding another new life to your family is full of decisions and choices about your health care – during the pregnancy, the birth, and beyond. This video looks at pregnancy and childbirth through a broad lens advocating practices that best serve moms, babies, and families nationwide.

Reducing Infant Mortality from Debby Takikawa on Vimeo.

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