Childbirth Education and Epidurals

The following is a link to an article about whether or not you should take a childbirth education class if you are planning to get an epidural. I know West Penn Allegheny Health System offers a class called Birthing With An Epidural. I observed it one time and I am not really sure what the point of it was. Magee also offers a Meet the Anesthesiologist Night but I'm not sure about a separate class about epidurals. This article explores the reasons to still take a class.

http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/epidurals/a/cbeepi.htm

You Tube Video About ICAN

ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) is a wonderful organization that is dedicated to providing evidence based information to expectant mom's. I am thinking about starting a local ICAN chapter in the near future because I think the Pittsburgh Area would greatly benefit from it. They also have forums on their website where you can go and talk to other mom's about your experiences. This is a video that explains ICAN.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAkW7TDmPtY#watch-main-area

Vitamin D and C-sections

Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of c-section.

http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20081223/vitamin-d-may-lower-csection-risk

What to Ask A Potential VBAC Provider

This is a post on a blog from a mom who had a c-section with her first birth. She made a list of things to ask potential providers for the second time around. I would love to hear comments on other suggestions.


http://theduncansonline.blogspot.com/2009/10/questions-to-ask-prospective-vbac.html

The Lie of the Due Date

The following is an article about how your due date is calculated and why you may not be due on the day you think you are.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1047180/the_lie_of_the_edd_why_your_due_date.html?cat=25

Update on Abby from The Business Of Being Born

Abby Epstein from The Business Of Being Born is expecting again and hoping for a VBAC Birth.

http://www.mybestbirth.com/profiles/blogs/abbys-expecting-part-1

An Ob's Birth Plan

A blog I really like to frequent is TheUnnecesarean.com it is full of great information. She also has a great fan page on facebook. This blog post is from mom regarding the birth plan that she received from her OB and her response to it.

http://www.theunnecesarean.com/blog/2009/10/18/an-obs-birth-plan-obstetricians-disclosure-sent-one-mom-runn.html

Here is a link to her fan page on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/theunnecesarean?v=wall