«With President Bush refusing to state
his position on birth control, basic health care used by 98 percent of American women during their lifetimes, it is all the more important that Congress step up to the plate and support programs that promote the health of women and families.
Perhaps the worlds great political and religious leaders should re-think
their position on birth control.
The church's
position on birth control is NOT dogma.
Not exact matches
I may be Catholic, but I'm not a maniac about it, runs their unofficial subtext — meaning: I'm happy to take credit for enlightened Catholic
positions on the death penalty / social justice / civil rights, but of course I don't believe in those archaic teachings about divorce / homosexuality / and above all
birth control.
The Catholic Church's
position on artificial
birth control has NO basis in the teachings of Christ... it was not an issue then... the teaching is solely based
on the opinion of the men running the church who claim «divine inspiration»... BULL... they wanted people to have more kids so they could contribute more money to the church so that the so - called «princes of the church» could maintain their princely life - style.
As far as I know, he hasn't appealed to any of Jesus» teachings to support his
position on embryo destruction, abortion
on demand, partial
birth abortion, or born - alive abortion.
The debate over abortion (most recently focused
on what are called either «late - term» or «partial -
birth «abortions, depending
on your
position) reveals a reluctance to look at the facts surrounding both sides of a serious issue out of fear that one might discover or publicize a fact that does not support one's stance.
For that matter latest polls demonstrate that even a majority of Catholics disagree with the official church
position on this issue, and an even stronger majority oppose the restrictions
on birth control.
Nebraska's
position was buttressed by various statements of the American Medical Association, which had previously supported a federal version of the ban
on partial «
birth abortion, and which after expert study had been unable to identify any circumstance where partial «
birth abortion was the only appropriate procedure.
«Just as Catholics for a Free Choice and other such groups suggest to the general public that not all Catholics agree with
positions adopted by their bishops
on birth control, abortion and in - vitro fertilization, so will the Religious Right serve to suggest that not all Catholics accept the
positions of church leaders in social justice matters,» writes Richard J. Dowling, executive director of the Maryland Catholic Conference.
He thus gave the support of his office to the conviction that Mary had been born without original sin — a theological
position on which Roman Catholic scholars had not been agreed — and by implication denounced views recently put forth by Strauss and held in many circles which denied the virgin
birth of Jesus.
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The second time around, I had never laid eyes
on the doctor, he wouldn't put his coffee down long enough to look at my
birth plan, and wouldn't allow me to get into a different
position other than flat
on my back.
It has hands -
on material
on everything from
birth positions, natural birthing comfort, and dealing with pain to possible interventions for the baby.
Because ACOG has created its
position on home
births based
on much of the data from Wax's meta analysis, the researchers warn that physicians and women who are considering home
births and using this study as a reference for their decisions are not getting reliable information and may not be making a well informed decision.
During the labor and
birth of your baby, your Doula offers help and advice
on comfort measures such as breathing techniques, relaxation, movements, and comfortable
positioning.
During
birth used birthing ball and yoga
positions for tightenings, repeated affirmations, swayed with contractions, went totally inside and concentrated
on the sensations.
I spoke with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Kristin Gourley to get her expert advice
on common problems like deciding
on a
birth control, finding the perfect nursing
position, and even dealing with family members who think you should use a bottle so they can feed the baby.
There are many more different
positions for giving
birth in addition to the the traditional lying -
on - your - back - so - that - the - doctor - has - a-good-view.
From
birth to 105 cm (approximately 4 years) your little one can relax in the comfort and safety of the rearward facing
position, designed to keep your baby rear - facing for longer and significantly reducing the risk of injury in a head -
on collision.
Soon after those thoughts popped in my head, our doula arrived (Josh called her at some point to let her know we were going to the hospital) and was helping me with
positions while we waited to be called back, and my thoughts of giving up
on a natural
birth went away.
Kate was primary author for the NYSALM
Position Statement
on Planned Home
Birth, outlining model behavior for both midwives and hospital providers during transfers, the NYSALM Policy
on Complaints, and is currently chairing the committee developing Guidelines for Collaboration in Planned Home
Birth Midwifery Practice.
A woman's right to choose a full range of providers and settings for pregnancy and
birth was recently affirmed in a
position statement
on midwifery by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).
Minimize engorgement by making sure the baby is latched
on and
positioned correctly at the breast, and nurse frequently after
birth.
Presently she is doing research
on women's choices and decision - making in midwifery care, e.g. with regard to birthing
positions and place of
birth.
Research has suggested that water
births are as safe as normal
births when carried out
on healthy mothers; doctors and midwives will decide if a water
birth is a safe and wise option based
on the health of the mother and the
positioning and health of the baby.
Whether you are having a medicated or unmediated
birth, you will learn practical hands
on skills, breathing techniques and excellent
positions that helps to relieve pain, manage fear and help to connect with each other during the labor,
birth and postpartum periods.
• intense nipple or breast pain that occurs from
birth, lasts throughout the feeding, or is not improved with better latch -
on and
positioning
A complete Triplet Baby Gear Registry including recommended brands A Triplet Daily Schedule for you to populate when the babies arrive An eco-focused complete House Clean checklist A list of all Multiple Discounts
on the market to date A sample Nanny Contract and top tips to remember when hiring / finding extra help Triplet
Birth plan and areas to personalise Triplet Scheduling examples and guidelines to follow Tandem Breastfeeding
positions and best method tips
-LSB-...] also: More about MANA
Positions Labor of Love: Home
Birth is a Choice that the AMA Wants to Outlaw Midwife articles
on Eco Child's Play Community articles
on Eco Child's Play Tags: -LSB-...]
Placing the
birth ball
on a bed and leaning over it while standing is a great
position.
Do you have any strong views
on episiotomy,
birth positions, directed pushing, giving
birth naturally or anything else?
There are some measures that your health care practitioner may try in order to move your little one into a better
position for the
birth canal, or you may be scheduled for a cesarean section depending
on your own health concerns.
It is becoming more common that moms give
birth in other
positions than flat
on their back.
The classes and
positions are focused
on developing your ability to use special breathing techniques as well as opening the hips which is perfect preparation for
birth.
«We are not sure what the coalition Government's
position is
on home
birth — or whether they are honouring their pre-election promises for adequately staffed maternity services for 3,000 more midwives.
This is absolutely untrue — if there is a hospital where it applies, I think that hospital should change, but the only restrictions ever imposed
on me, positionwise, while in a hospital to give
birth were the
positions required administration of epidural anesthesia, and for surgery.
They have the option to labor in showers or
birth tubs, and may deliver in various
positions such as sitting
on a
birth stool,
on hands and knees, in a
birth tub, side - lying
on a bed, or standing.
As an older parent, with a cesarean
birth, I was faced with the same struggles so many new moms struggle with: no to little milk supply for the first few weeks... no milk reflex that every breastfeeding book and counselor tell you about, for weeks... advice about pumping, giving formula, different nursing
positions, and so
on.
RCOG's
position statement
on water
birth is from 2006, and it basically admits there was very little to no reliable safety data
on the subject, but that there were anecdotal reports of drowning and infection.
The comfort measures class is designed to prepare you with a variety of
positions and techniques to bring with you
on your big
BIRTH day!
Guided by an expert instructor, our lecture - free classes focus
on helping expectant parents engage with the practical information they need and have fun practicing labor
positions, comfort measures and massage techniques for
birth.
Positional plagiocephaly typically develops after
birth when babies spend time in a
position that puts pressure
on one part of the skull.
It's not uncommon for those in your
position to worry about many of the same things as moms - to - be, like getting to the hospital or birthing center
on time, or feeling nervous about witnessing the
birth.
i'm glad that you had satisfying hospital
births and received the care you and your babies needed, but i do think that we as women should know that we have other options besides a hospital
birth or that we can have a water
birth or that we don't have to lie
on our backs (the worst
position for birthing) as some doctors require, if that's what we so choose.
This
position is often the most helpful for moms right after
birth and until they get more confident in getting their baby latched
on correctly.
Class 4: The Onset of Labor: Your «Guess Date» and Normal Length of Pregnancy; Preparing for your Birthing Day; Signs of Birthing Beginning; Amniotic Membranes Breaking — Your Safe Choices; True vs. «False» Labor; How to Time Your Birthing Waves (contractions); Your
Birth Log; When to go to the
Birth Place; Automatic Comfort and Relaxation
on «The Drive» and Arrival at Your Place of
Birth (if out of your home; Hypno - Guardians; Nurses — the Unsung Heroes; Using Hypnosis for Comfort During Internal Exams; Dilation, Effacement,
Position and Station of Baby; The Beautiful Progress of Labor, Including Fast, Average and Slow or Stalled Labor; Artificial Induction and Natural Induction Techniques; Creating a Safe and Serene Birthing Environment; Nausea Elimination; Optimum Fetal
Positioning.
The rotating schedule of whose
on - call gives you virtually no control over who attends your
birth, and they tend to follow set protocols
on cord - cutting,
birth -
positions, and prenatal classes.
Here is a link to a number of studies done by de Jonge
on birth position, for anybody else who might be interested in taking a look at them.
It is more to the
positioning that women are required to
birth in (
on the bed,
on the back) that increases this risk of tearing.