http://valleybirthnetwork.com Serving All of North East Wisconsin & Fox Valley Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:11:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For years, consumers have enthusiastically shared online reviews of movies, restaurants, products and services, but readily available information about maternity care services was nearly unattainable—but no longer. The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) has developed www.TheBirthSurvey.com, a consumer feedback website where women provide information about the maternity care they ... http://valleybirthnetwork.com/brand-new-website-birth-survey/ Breastfeeding expert Dr. Hale is conducting a survey on mothers of infants ages 0-12 months on their sleep and fatigue along with aspects of the birth and method of feeding. From the flyer: We are pleased to announce our new online survey of mothers’ sleep and fatigue. Please tell mothers you work with ... http://valleybirthnetwork.com/mothers-sleep-survey/ Written By: Jennifer Metzenbauer The experience of having my own 2 children encouraged my interest to work as a doula or labor assistant. When a woman goes through the birthing process she welcomes the support of the people around her. Support can be given by different people in many different ways. ... http://valleybirthnetwork.com/why-i-chose-the-doula-profession/ Many mothers and fathers-to-be ask the question, “Are we ready? Do we have everything we need to welcome our little one into our family?” There is no cause for worry; all you really need to care for your newborn baby you already have access to - body heat, mother’s milk, ... http://valleybirthnetwork.com/what-does-baby-really-need/ http://valleybirthnetwork.com/benefits-of-a-doula/ Review by Bekah Sealey I was privileged to attend the Appleton screening of The Business of Being Born last month, hosted by Jill Coulter, LM of BirthWise Health & Birth Center, with my husband. The film does a really good job of portraying the current atmosphere of birth in America ... http://valleybirthnetwork.com/the-business-of-being-born/ by Mary DiCamillo, Ed.D, MT-BC Although there have been advancements in anesthesia for labor and delivery in recent years, many couples today choose to have a natural childbirth experience. It has been substantiated by research that birth outcomes for mother and baby can be greatly enhanced through the natural childbirth ... http://valleybirthnetwork.com/music-therapy-assisted-childbirth-can-help-moms-and-coaches-while-in-labor/ Welcome to the VBN Newsletter. This page will offer a variety of original content from each of our members, including biographical sketches, informational articles, media reviews and hopefully a birth story or two! http://valleybirthnetwork.com/welcome/