LCM by the NUmbers: 2009-Present, All inclusive Cesarean Birth Rate

This week, we have been presenting Local Care Midwifery's MANA Stat data. For a practice's delivery rates, MANA Stats only counts clients who start labor with a practice. This means that women who transfer to a hospital practice because a medical condition such as extreme high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia or for an induction due to extreme post dates are not included. Both emotionally and intellectually, it seems to us that all clients in that  are under our care when delivery or induction is indicated should 'count'  in the statistics. We call this the inclusive delivery rate. 

SInce our start in 2009, LCM has had a total of 5 Cesarian births for all of our clients. This gives us an inclusive Cesarian rate of 7%, or conversely, a vaginal delivery rate of 93%. This puts us well within the World Health Organization's recommended C/S rate of 5-15%. This show that evidenced base midwifery care is alive and well in the Capital District of NY. It goes without saying that our moms, partners and babies that need a hospital birth, whether for a vaginal or surgical birth, still have LCM beside them the whole way, for labor, birth and especially for postpartum care.

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
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LCM by the NUmbers: 2009 to Present, Waterbirth

Our series continues with land versus water


From 2009 to the present, 20% of LCM moms have had water births.The rest, birthed on land. 


Birth is good,whether initially into water or air. Thanks to all of you for choosing such loving starts for your babies.

MANA Stats does not track use of water in labor, they just  track the births that actually occur in water. From observation, I can tell you that the majority of LCM moms spend some amount of time in water during their labors. That might be a quick and refreshing shower, a long tub soak, or, hours and hours in a dedicated labor/birth tub.





May all babies be born into loving hands... K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM www.localcaremidwifery.com www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

LCM By the Numbers: 2009 to Present, First-Time and Experienced Moms

Midwives' Alliance of North America Statistics Project (MANA Stats) is a wonderful tool for understanding and tracking practice outcomes. Local Care Midwifery, PLLC provides evidenced based care and tracks that care with MANA Stats.


Ready for more good news? Evidence-based care works!


Since our inception, Local Care Midwifery, PLLC has cared for women having their first baby and women having later babies.


According to MANA Stats, LCM's first-time moms have a 91% vaginal birth rate and a 78.3% home birth rate. Wow!

With LCM's experienced moms, the vaginal and the home birth rate are both 100%. Incredible!

The caveat here is that women who do not start labor under the care of LCM are not counted in these MANA stats. For example, there is one dear LCM mom who transferred to a hospital practice at 42 1/2 weeks of pregnancy. She had an induction and a lovely vaginal delivery of her second child at the hospital with Michelle Doyle at her side. She had planned a home birth and transferred prior to starting labor. The inclusion of this data gives LCM's experienced moms a 100% vaginal delivery rate and a 97.6% home birth rate. Not too shabby!


May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
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LCM By the Numbers: 2009 to Present Total Vaginal Rates

Ta, da! Local Care Midwifery's data input to Midwife Alliance of North America Statistics Project (MANA Stats) is complete:


From August 2009 to December 2011, 98.4% of our clients that started labor with us, had vaginal births. 
That is a 1.6% Cesarean section rate. Wow! 


Also, 93.8% of our clients that started labor with us had the planned home birth that they were hoping for. Amazing! 

Since our beginning in 2009, LCM has provided high quality, compassionate midwifery care for women and birthing families of the Capital District. This claim is supported by data, MANA's cold, hard, prospective data. 


Thanks to all the women, families (including my own) and the wonderful midwife assistants that have helped make this possible.





May all babies be born into loving hands...
 
K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM www.localcaremidwifery.com 
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Time again to sign up for the wonderful Debra Goodman's Pregnancy and Postpartum classes. Work that core and protect your pelvic floor!


May all babies be born into loving hands...

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

Registration Is Going On Now For:
The Pregnancy Workout Winter Sessions AND Now Offering Prenatal/Postpartum Pilates

The Pregnancy Workout with Debra Goodman, MSPTThis 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.  This class addresses the physical aspects of childbirth education and should not be missed!

Time:  Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 pm
Date:   Winter 1 Session:  1/11/12--2/22/12 (no class 1/25)

           Winter 2 Session:  3/7/12--4/18/12 (no class 4/11)

           Spring Session:  5/2/12--6/13/12 (no class 5/16)

Location:  17 Computer Drive East, #17A, Albany, NY  12205
Cost:  $150,  Space is limited. 
To Register:  www.debragoodman.com or (518) 944-0314

Prenatal/Postpartum PilatesIn this day time class, women will learn safe exrecises for the whole body.  Exercises will help women minimize pain issues brought on by pregnancy and postpartum as well as address issues like urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and core weakness.  Come check it out!

Time:  Monday, 1:00-1:55pm

Date:  Winter 1 Session:  1/2/12--2/13/12 (No class 1/23)

          Winter 2 Session:  2/20/12--3/26/12

Location:  17 Computer Drive East, #17A, Albany, NY  12205
Cost:  $120,  Space is limited. 
To Register:  www.debragoodman.com or (518) 944-0314

Baby Nathaniel Gray

Some Christmas presents are meant to be unwrapped a little early, and this family is very excited about their gift. Welcome Nathaniel Gray!

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

 

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM  

www.localcaremidwifery.com 

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Baby Phoebe True

Sweet as a bird's morning song, fresh as new frost, this little girl is a blessing to behold. Thank you for joining us Earthside, Phoebe True.


May all babies be born into loving hands...

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