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Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Questioned by FDA

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WASHINGTON (July 14, 2011)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement yesterday based on a literature review on the safety and effectiveness of transvaginal placement of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). These findings indicate that mesh used in transvaginal POP repair introduces risks not present . . . → Read More: Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Questioned by FDA

After 3 C-sections, Mom Gives Vaginal Birth

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Check out this link to a wonderful article that helps women take back birth.  Why do we show high levels of interest in the shoes we buy, ask questions about the house we will purchase, even nit pick about pinstripes on a car – but fail to give doctors the third degree about OUR . . . → Read More: After 3 C-sections, Mom Gives Vaginal Birth

Reason for Homebirth: Cesarean Section Refusal Equals Parental Nightmare

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By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

August 13, 2010 – 7:00am

 

The National Association for Pregnant Women (NAPW) recently acknowledged a victory in which they played a part related to a woman who had given birth three years ago and had her newborn . . . → Read More: Reason for Homebirth: Cesarean Section Refusal Equals Parental Nightmare

Are Drs Causing Brain Damage by Early Cord Clamping?

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Very often cords are clamped early also to collect cord blood and cord stem cells to be used for various medical and commercial purposes.

However, research is increasingly revealing that clamping the umbilical cord prematurely, before two or even three full minutes have elapsed, robs your baby of much-needed blood and oxygen.

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Like Homebirth? Love Dr. F

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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke, 18th century Philospher.

Explaining the Cause

Summary of what is happening now. I am an practicing obstetrician who is a strong supporter of patients rights to informed consent and refusal. I believe a patient has the right . . . → Read More: Like Homebirth? Love Dr. F