Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
May 28, 2012 | by: Henci Goer, BA
A recent study of elective induction at term purports to show that it would reduce perinatal mortality without affecting spontaneous birth rates, although it would increase admission to a special neonatal care unit if done before 41 weeks. The study, conducted in Scotland, analyzed outcomes of 1,271
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July 28, 2011 | by: Kimmelin Hull, PA, LCCE
A recent All Things Considered story that aired as a part of NPRs Beginnings series discussed concerns over elective labor inductions and the movement by some doctors to decrease this trend in our countrys maternity care system. From the news piece, Doctors to Pregnant Women: Wait at Least
December 26, 2010 | by: Joni Nichols
Each month, the Science & Sensibility community will review one of Lamazes Six Healthy Birth Practices in sequential order. Today, new S&S contributor Joni Nichols will discuss Healthy Birth Practice #1: Let Labor Begin on Its Own. Reviewing the very first recommendation of the Lamaze Six
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