Louisiana Birth News
Support HB 947, the time to ACT is NOW!
********UPDATE (april 23th 2012)********************************************* We will go before the committee on May 2nd at 9am. We will meet on the capital steps between 7 and 8am ********UPDATE (april 13th 2012)********************************************* HB 947 is not on the agenda for the 18th as we had expected. We will keep checking to make sure it is not added at [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Importance of Autonomy for Women in Childbirth: From the Mother’s Perspective
I was honored to speak at the Preserving Normal Birth VI conference this year on the subject of preserving the mother’s autonomy. I know many of you did not make the conference (shame on you!) so I decided to share the PowerPoint and presentation here. Next year you MUST attend the conference! The Importance of Autonomy [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Preserving Normal Birth V: coming to Lafayette March 26th 2011
Preserving Normal Birth V The Preserving Normal Birth conference will be held in Lafayette on March 26th 2011, with sign in beginning at 7:30am, the conference will conclude at 4:00pm. This all day conference will be held at The Petroleum Club, 111 Heymann Boulevard in Lafayette. Breakfast and Lunch will be served. The fee to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Your Choice of Birth: Baton Rouge Birth Options Increasing
Louisiana exceeds the national average regarding incidences of labor inductions, epidurals, and cesarean section births. These statistics are disturbing to many pregnant women preparing for birth, yet there is hope for better birth options. This positive shift is due to an increasing number of women who have begun to equate medical management with health risks [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )The Need for a Blog.
Someone a while back suggested we start a separate blog for the LNB, and I have been dwelling on this suggestion for some time. We have a wealth of resources and information on the current Louisiana Natural Birth site, however it seems members have a hard time navigating the format of the meetup site. I think it [...]
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