NPR report on Midwives in Afghanistan

A client and dear friend suggested that I this NPR story on Afghanistan, babies, women and midwives. What a wonderful piece of journalism, filled with information, passion and hope. Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world; midwives are beginning to turn that tide in the right direction. Listen to the story.

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Listen to the Story

May all babies be born into loving hands... 


K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

FDA Warning about Infant sleep positioners

Below is an FDA warning about the dangers of infant sleep positioners. Please don't use these devices. For more on infant sleeping, including safe co-sleeping, see Dr James McKenna's article on the Natural Child website.


May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Infant sleep positioners: Consumer Warning - Risk of Suffocation

AUDIENCE: Consumers, Pediatrics

ISSUE: FDA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning not to use Infant sleep positioners. In the last 13 years, the federal government has received 12 reports of babies known to have died from suffocation associated with their sleep positioners. Most of the babies suffocated after rolling from the side to the stomach.

BACKGROUND: The most common types of sleep positioners feature bolsters attached to each side of a thin mat and wedges to elevate the baby’s head. The sleep positioners are intended to keep a baby in a desired position while sleeping. They are often used with infants under 6 months old.

RECOMMENDATION: Consumers are warned to stop using infant positioning products. Never put pillows, sleep positioners, comforters, or quilts under the baby or in the crib. Always place a baby on his or her back at night and during nap time. See the Consumer Update for links to additional information, including product photos.

Read the MedWatch safety alert, including a link to the FDA Consumer Update, at:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm227733.htm

LCM Open House Sunday, Oct 3, 1-5

Come Celebrate with Local Care Midwifery!

                                        

  Open House 1-5
Sunday, October 3
                             
213 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180

                                 

Celebrate life & living.
Celebrate Mothers & Babies.
Celebrate National Midwifery Week
Celebrate our successful first year in business.
Celebrate the season: apples, falling leaves and crisp air.
Celebrate Michelle finishing her Masters of Nursing Program.
Celebrate friends & family, cookies, hot cider & warm hugs!

Show up if you can (we'd love to see you if even for a moment).
RSVP if you desire: www.localcaremidwifery.com  or  518 238-3469

May all babies be born into loving hands... 




K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM

www.localcaremidwifery.com 
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

FDA's Similac Recall

Here's hoping that this doesn't apply to any of you.

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com
  

Similac Powder Infant Formulas: Recall

ISSUE: Possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product. The FDA has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae, could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract.

BACKGROUND: The recall of these powder infant formulas includes certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers, and certain Similac powder product lines offered in sizes such as 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans. See the Product Photo page. The recall includes powder infant formulas sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean. No Abbott liquid infant formulas are impacted.

RECOMMENDATION: If symptoms are noted and persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted. Products with affected lot numbers should be returned to Abbott at no cost to the consumer. To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, parents and caregivers should visit www.similac.com/recall, and type in their lot number to determine if their product is affected, or call (800) 986-8850.

Read the MedWatch safety alert, including links to the press release and product photo pages, at:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm226954.htm

Madeline Jean, September, 16, 2010

Hard to believe that anyone could sleep through a Nebraska Huskers' game; guess it is a lot of hard work being a newborn. No worries, in her family, Madeline Jean will have plenty of other games to watch. Sweet dreams!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Sweet Baby Alice

Good thing she was so darn cute; this baby took a lot of patience, hard work and then, even more patience to get born. But just look at her -so beautiful!

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Three Sisters Open House

I love the Three Sisters and all that they do to support fledgling families. Meet them at their monthly Open House Sept 13 or Oct 5.


May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Join us on Monday, September 13th 6pm-7:00pm for Meet The Sisters!
Come on by and meet the Midwife Assistants of Local Care Midwifery, check out our lending library, meet other expecting parents, and learn more about how to get the best support throughout your childbearing year!
406 Fulton Street, Suite 513, Troy, New York

For more info email: threesistersbirth@gmail.com or call Maureen at 518.229.6541


**SAVE THE DATE**
Tuesday, October 5, 6-8pm
Quarterly potluck reunion
Returning clients and new parents welcome!
Expecting parents come and meet former clients of Three Sisters and their babies. Hear their stories, share some food, build community!!!

For more info email: threesistersbirth@gmail.com or call Maureen at 518.229.6541