February 2014 - Cheaha Women

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I appreciate the recognition from BirthWell. I am happy see women from the Birmingham area. If your consider our practice and are unsure, call and we will see for a consultation without having to commit to transfer. We feel that our practice and hospital offer many things that are unique in this area and worth […]

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Beautiful Birth

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The miracle of birth. Birth of Javelin

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Twin Pregnancy: Vaginal Delivery or Cesarean

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For women who find themselves pregnant with twins, the choice between planned cesarean or planned vaginal delivery is a dilemma. This is a great video summing up the evidence and may help you decide: Delivery for Twins Video

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Preventing Cancer

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While the around-and-around health policy debates happen remember this picture. Much of our health is determined by health behaviors. I would also add that includes the health behaviors of mothers when we were in the womb and infants. So yes, I put a strong emphasis on health behaviors during pregnancy and breastfeeding as a health

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Breastfeeding Leadership

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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation article on the politics of breastfeeding identifies why breastfeeding, despite its powerful effect on the health of nations, is not promoted: leadership. In our small way, we attempt to lead locally on breastfeeding. That’s why we started Alabama Breastfeeding Medicine and Northeast Alabama Baby Cafe. That’s why we have

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ACOG calls for the prevention of Cesareans

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ACOG (the professional group for most OBGYNs) released a consensus statement on the prevention of cesarean sections. This well-written statement is sorely needed. ACOG advocates obstetrical management that lowers the c-section rate. The management it recommends has long been a part of our practice’s management of pregnancy. So I can concur that it does result

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