The hormonal physiology of birth is set up to support the hormonal physiology of breastfeeding, so a birth augmented with drugs often impacts breastfeeding and these mothers could greatly benefit from additional guidance. (ohbabynutrition.com)
Our classes offer information about: Pregnancy Anatomy & Physiology of Birth Stages of Labor Common Second Stage Interventions Informed Consent Hormones of Birth Discomfort in Labor Coping & Relaxation Techniques Comfort Measures Planning for Postpartum Success (emeralddoulas.com)
The Buckley report's new information on the hormonal physiology of birth makes an even clearer case for the importance of access to culturally competent midwifery care for women of color as a way to address the disturbing and unacceptable disparity in outcomes for mothers and babies of color. (mana.org)