B.C. Home birth study, August 31 2009

Giving birth at home with a registered midwife can be as safe as a hospital birth for the infant and the mom, according to a Canadian study released Monday.

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Induced labour may double the odds of C-section

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First-time mothers who have their labour induced may face a greater risk of needing a caesarean section than those who go into labour naturally, a new study finds. June 22, 2010
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No need for women to fast in labour

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health, Megan Brooks) - There is no reason why pregnant women at low risk for complications during delivery should be denied fluids and food during labor, a new Cochrane research review concludes. (January 20, 2010)
Last Updated ( Saturday, 23 January 2010 15:06 )
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Midwifery takes a northern look

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U of A program lets Nunavit women give birth in their homes By Jodie Sinnema, Edmonton Journal Dec. 18, 2009
Last Updated ( Sunday, 03 January 2010 16:56 )
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B.C. Home birth study, August 31 2009

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Giving birth at home with a registered midwife can be as safe as a hospital birth for the infant and the mom, according to a Canadian study released Monday.
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Wage hike delivered for midwives

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Alberta's midwives have reached a deal with the government on how they will be paid for their work under the public health-care system, now that parents no longer have to pay out of pocket. (April 2, 2009)
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 April 2009 08:54 )
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