For the second straight year, the U.S. earned dismal marks in its effort to reduce the national rate of premature births. The March of Dimes, which issues an annual state-by-state report card on the problem, gave the U.S. an overall D on Monday…(from Time.com)
Archive for November, 2009
Why the U.S. Gets a D on Preterm Birth Rates
Posted in Uncategorized on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Recommendations Relax on Liquid Intake during Labor…(about time!)
Posted in childbirth, Helpful Information, Labor on November 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For Release: August 21, 2009 * Recommendations Relax on Liquid Intake during Labor * *Washington, DC* — Women in labor may be allowed to quench their thirst with more than just the standard allowance of ice chips, according to a new Committee Opinion released today from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and [...]