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Good things in Birth happening in Anniston, Alabama

So I read an interesting article in al.com about breastfeeding and natural birth options. I was disappointed they missed the wonderful things happening at RMC. Here is what I would add/respond to the article: In light of the  changes in the two hospitals you focused on,  RMC, without any outside help, became the first Baby […]

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Exercise in Pregnancy

A recent metaanalysis in the journal AJOG on exercise was very encouraging to those exercising in pregnancy.  Exercise in pregnancy lowers the risk of cesarean section significantly and even more for those women who exercise more than 50 hours during the pregnancy.  Exercise also reduced pregnancy weight gain.  The women they studied  performed aerobic and

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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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ACOG calls for the prevention of Cesareans

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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