From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogPregnancy & Childbirth Planned C-sections May Carry More Risk for Newborns than Spontaneous Ones Read A study of births and newborn health in Scotland found better outcomes for newborns who experienced some labor in advance of a c-section. Read A study of births and newborn health in Scotland found better outcomes for newborns who experienced some labor in advance of a c-section. Doula Care for All! Read Childbirth advocacy organizations lay out a comprehensive argument for why doulas should be covered by public and private insurance. Read Childbirth advocacy organizations lay out a comprehensive argument for why doulas should be covered by public and private insurance. U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Reaches Historic Low Read New CDC data reports that the infant mortality rate reduced by 2.3% in 2014. Read New CDC data reports that the infant mortality rate reduced by 2.3% in 2014. Two Resources for Comparing C-section Rates Read Explore two resources for comparing c-section rates by zip code, facility and provider. Read Explore two resources for comparing c-section rates by zip code, facility and provider. New Research Says Women Shouldn't Fast During Labor Read Research presented at a recent American Society of Anesthesiologists meeting recommends allowing a "light meal" during labor. Read Research presented at a recent American Society of Anesthesiologists meeting recommends allowing a "light meal" during labor. Birth Centers on the Rise: "Like Being at a Home Except it's the Midwife's Home" Read 98 percent of U.S. births are in hospitals but the increase in birth centers run by midwives has obstetricians, health insurers and hospitals taking notice. Read 98 percent of U.S. births are in hospitals but the increase in birth centers run by midwives has obstetricians, health insurers and hospitals taking notice. How One Hospital Reduced Its C-Sections Rate, Benefitting Patients and Insurers Read One of the largest hospitals in Orange County, Calif., was at risk of being cut from an insurer's network. The reason? Too many cesarean sections. Read One of the largest hospitals in Orange County, Calif., was at risk of being cut from an insurer's network. The reason? Too many cesarean sections. A Remembrance of Childbirth Author and Activist Sheila Kitzinger Read For those of us involved in the movement to reclaim childbirth for women and to reform maternity care, Sheila Kitzinger was our first “star” Read For those of us involved in the movement to reclaim childbirth for women and to reform maternity care, Sheila Kitzinger was our first “star” So You Want to Be a Birth Doula? Read Many women describe learning about birth (or labor) doulas as the ideal job they didn't know existed. Here's what you need to know about becoming a doula. Many women describe learning about birth (or labor) doulas as the ideal job they didn't know existed. Here's what you need to know about becoming a doula. Lancet Series Puts Focus on Midwifery Care Read A new Lancet series on midwives focuses on promoting midwifery care in settings with poor health outcomes for women and babies. Read A new Lancet series on midwives focuses on promoting midwifery care in settings with poor health outcomes for women and babies. In Memory of Doris Haire Read Doris Haire, founder of the International Childbirth Education Association and advocate for improved maternity practices, has died. Read Doris Haire, founder of the International Childbirth Education Association and advocate for improved maternity practices, has died. CDC and Consumer Reports Track Cesarean Birth Rates Read The CDC has released data showing a very, very slight decline in c-section rates; Consumer Reports rates hospitals based on their cesarean rates. Read The CDC has released data showing a very, very slight decline in c-section rates; Consumer Reports rates hospitals based on their cesarean rates. Bill Regulating Certified Professional Midwives Needs a Push Read A Woman's Life Has Ended, but Hospital Insists on Life Support for Fetus Against Family's Wishes Read How to Fix the "Travesty" of U.S. Maternity Care - And Ensure Women Have a Full Range of Choices Read Cochrane Review: The Safety and Benefits of Midwives Overseeing Maternity Care Read How Can You Be Sure You're Getting An Insurance Policy That Covers Maternity Care? Read Want to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies? Provide Health Education & Support Read The Medical (and Political) Problem with 20-Week Abortion Bans Read Night Sweats: A Memoir on an Unplanned Pregnancy Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
