Baby Tiernan, March 2010

Hello to Baby Tiernan John, born safe and sound on March 13th. Mom, dad, baby  and big brother are all doing well.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM

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Follow the link below for an interesting article from the NY Times about the issues of culture, hospital birth and VBAC in 2010.

Michelle
May all babies be born into loving hands

K Michelle Doyle
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Health

Lessons at Indian Hospital About Births

By DENISE GRADY

Published: March 6, 2010

A small, underfunded hospital in Arizona, with about 500 births a year, is outperforming richer institutions when it comes to keeping Caesarean rates down.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/health/07birth.html

Preparing For Home Birth

Raffaele is busy getting ready for his new sibling's arrival this fall by reading Ina Mae Gaskin's classic work "Spiritual Midwifery". Pretty darn cute!

Michelle

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

Learn to Tie your own Baby sling!

Thursday, March 11 from 10:30-12:30pm

Babywearing: Rebozos and Baby Wrapping Workshop

Family Life Center

20 Elm Street

Albany

Call for more info: 518-449-5759

Dona Odelia Raxjal is a mother of 13 and an indigenous Mayan midwife from Tecpan Guatemala with many years of experience both as a midwife and baby wearer.

Baby Wearing…bring your baby of any age and she will demonstrate how to use a robozo and wear your baby comfortably

Join Dona Odelia as she shares stories of her work and life

Cost: Sliding scale $5- $15

Mom's Diet During Pregancy and Baby's Chance of Allergies

The adage, 'eat a rainbow' is especially important during pregnancy. Keep reading...

Michelle
www.localcaremidwifery.com
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From Reuters Health Information

Mom's Diet During Pregnancy May Alter Infant's Allergies

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/717317?src=mpnews&spon=16&uac=28584PR

By Joene Hendry

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Feb 19 - Eating lots of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy may lower the chance of having a baby with certain allergies, hint study findings from Japan.

Greater intake of green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit, and veggies and fruits high in beta carotene may lessen the risk of having a baby with eczema, Dr. Yoshihiro Miyake at Fukuoka University and colleagues found.

Foods high in vitamin E similarly may lessen the risk of having a wheezy infant, they reported online January 22nd in Allergy.

Beta carotene and vitamin E are two of many antioxidants thought to benefit health. But prior investigations of maternal antioxidant intake and childhood allergies offered conflicting findings. This area of research "is still developing," Dr. Miyake noted in an email to Reuters Health.

In the current study, Dr. Miyake's team evaluated vegetable and fruit intake during pregnancy in 763 women, as well as eczema or allergic wheeze in their infants.

The women were 30 years old on average and about 17 weeks pregnant at enrollment.. When their babies were between 16 and 24 months old, the women provided birth and breastfeeding history, number of older siblings, and exposure to smoke.

The team found that 21% of the youngsters wheezed or had a "whistling in the chest in the last 12 months," and fewer than 19% had eczema.

According to the investigators, mothers who ate greater amounts of green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruits, or beta carotene while pregnant were less apt to have an infant with eczema.

For example, after allowing for other eczema risk factors, eczema was more common among infants whose mothers ate the least versus the most green and yellow vegetables - 54 and 32 infants, respectively.

Likewise, higher intake of vitamin E during pregnancy was associated a reduced likelihood of having a wheezy infant -- a finding that supports previous investigations from the U.S. and U.K.

Boosting intake of green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruits, and antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin E among pregnant women "deserves further investigation as measures that would possibly be effective in the prevention of allergic disorders in the offspring," the researchers conclude.

Allergy 2010.

Reuters Health Information © 2010

Free Our Midwives!

Remember the Midwives' Modernization Act? (See my blog posting from September 2009). Well, New York State still has a Written Practice Agreement for it's Licensed Midwives and the MMA is still on the legislative starting block. Citizens in the Ithaca area have put together a fabulous organization and website "Free Our Midwives". Check it out and and consider supporting the cause. Photos and letters are especially helpful! Please visit:http://freeourmidwives.org

Michelle

www.localcaremidwifery.com

http://www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

may all babies be born into loving arms

FreeOurMidwives.org

Our vision for FreeOurMidwives.org is to create a virtual home base for a statewide movement to support the Midwifery Modernization Act.

Subscribing to this site is free and serves a number of purposes:

*Creates numbers and solidarity. Legislators have specifically asked about the consumer support behind the legislation. Gathering in one place (virtually) allows us to show our numbers and act as a group, strengthening our impact.

*Stay Informed and Ready for Action. Passing this legislation is going to take some time and the specifics of actions needed may change. Having a home base allows us to communicate quickly and effectively about what needs to happen, and who needs to receive emails, letters or phone calls.

*Simple Way to Share with Friends, Families, Co-workers and Community Members. Sharing this site with friends, family and neighbors makes it easy to inform those you know. Create a group email explaining why this legislation is important and send them the link along with a request for them to subscribe. Pass this site along using your facebook account and tell people why you think it’s important for them to participate. If friends and family aren’t in New York State they can participate in the Photography Project. When you receive an announcement or a call to action from us you can share it via email, facebook, twitter or any social venue of your choice. It’s easy and fast!

*We’re Inspired! We plan on highlighting the profiles of New York State midwives along with the people who benefit from their care. We will be posting the pictures that roll in from the photography project and any community member who hosts an event is welcome to send their pictures in and be featured on the site!

March Classes @ Debra Goodman PT

Just in case you didn't know, here is the class schedule for Debra Goodman's studio.

Michelle

www.localcaremidwifery.com

http://www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

may all babies be born into loving arms

Registration Has Begun For March Classes at Debra Goodman Physical Therapy!

The Pregnancy Workout

Core Stability

The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth

Growing With Yoga

The Pregnancy Workout with Debra Goodman, MSPT

This is the ultimate prenatal/postpartum fitness program. In this class, women will learn the fundamental exercises to feel great during and after pregnancy. Women will stay fit during pregnancy, prepare for labor and delivery, and learn rehab skills for postpartum.

Time: Wednesday, 6:30-7:45 pm

Date: Winter 2 Session: 3/3/10—4/14/10 (No class 4/7/10)

Location: 17 Computer Drive East, #17A, Albany, NY 12205

Cost: $135.00, Space is limited.

To Register: www.debragoodman.com or (518) 944-0314

Core Stability with Debra Goodman, MSPT

It’s time to get strong and have fun at the same time! This class utilizes physioballs, foam rollers, and bands creating a challenging workout for the whole body! Guys, you are welcome to this one…

Time: Wednesdays: 5:20-6:15pm

Date: Winter Series 2: 3/3/10—4/14/10 (No class 4/7/10)

Fee: $120

Location: 17 Computer Drive East, #17A, Albany, NY 12205

To register: www.debragoodman.com click on courses & classes or 944-0314

The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth with Emily Marynczak, AAHCC

The Bradley Method is a complete course in childbirth education. This comprehensive class covers everything couples need to know to prepare for labor and delivery.

Time: Sunday, 9:30am

Date: Spring Series 3/21/10—6/6/10

Fee: $350

To register: www.debragoodman.com click on courses & classes

Growing With Yoga with Cathy Prescott, E-RYT

Spring Session: Tuesday, 4/6/10 – 5/11/10

Growing With Yoga for Children (2 & 3 year olds), 9:30-10:15am, fee $60

Growing With Yoga for Toddlers (9 months and younger crawlers to 2 years), 10:30-11:15am, fee $60

Growing With Yoga for Mom & Baby (babies 6 weeks to 9 months old, and not yet crawling), 11:30-12:30pm, fee $72

To Register: http://sites.google.com/site/YogaWithCathy/

Physical Therapy with Debra Goodman, MSPT

Debra has a background in sports medicine, dance medicine, orthopedics, and women’s health.

Physical therapy is beneficial for the following issues:

Back pain, Neck pain, Pelvic/Hip pain, Sciatica, Wrist/Hand pain, Shoulder pain, Foot/Ankle pain, C-section recovery, Abdominal muscle recovery, Scar tissue problems, Vaginal Pain, Muscle weakness, Sports injuries, Posture education, & Body mechanics education

A one hour PT session typically includes manual therapy (massage, joint mobility techniques, & myofascial release) and specific guided exercise instruction. MEN are WELCOME to come and get treated!

Visit www.debragoodman.com or call (518) 944-0314 for more information.