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…a new study suggests that acupuncture may provide some relief during pregnancy…(from the NYTimes)

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Pregnancy-related deaths rise in California, but state officials have held onto report. The mortality rate of California women who die from causes directly related to pregnancy has nearly tripled in the past decade, prompting doctors to worry about the dangers of obesity in expectant mothers and about medical complications of cesarean sections. (click to read [...]

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HANOI, Vietnam – Nearly half of all births in China are delivered by cesarean section, the world’s highest rate, according to a survey by the World Health Organization — a shift toward modernization that isn’t necessarily a good thing.
The boom in unnecessary surgeries is jeopardizing women’s health, the U.N. health agency warned in the report [...]

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A mother and her baby die during labor but then are brought back to life. A beautiful story worth reading…

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From BBC News: a day in the life of a midwife in rural Congo in pictures. How powerful to see such dedicated women given the absolute bare minimum of training, resources and medical supplies…

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Trailer for the new “Babies” movie…looks wonderful….

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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)

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“As you know, getting materity health insurance is difficult, particularly if you’re already pregnant. Fortunately, there are options available.
Here are some programs providing low cost maternity insurance in California that can help you get adequate coverage during your pregnancy and beyond.”

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Doulas :Learn about doulas and the services they provide and the benefits of having a doula in your birth.

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Filmed for a video challenge sponsored by Birth Matters Virginia, this seven minute documentary discusses the role of doulas during childbirth.

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