4 a.m.: Where babies come from Nov 8, 2008
She had a C-section and the epidural is still hanging on. Brian s been out cold for a couple of hours. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Pregnancy discrimination complaints jump, especially for women of color Nov 6, 2008
(Of course, I ll be out for December and January recovering from my impending c-section). Thanks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
'Credit Card' Test For Hundreds Of Diseases Nov 3, 2008
If obstetricians suspect maternal herpes, they sometimes do C-sections to avoid transmission to the newborn, Porter says. A conclusive, rapid test for herpes can tell doctors if a C-section is really necessary. (Science Daily)
Reducing C-sections saves money for Magee-Women's Oct 30, 2008
Cutting down on C-sections saves Magee money - Pittsburgh Business Times ... Cutting down on C-sections saves Magee money ... In fact, Magee found that 9 percent of babies delivered two years ago were born at a time chosen by the mother, with 36 percent of those patients undergoing C-section surgery. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
how many puppies are in this pile here…. Oct 29, 2008
When the mother arrived at the hospital yesterday morning for the scheduled C-section, overweight from carrying her offspring, she looked extremely uncomfortable. "She had swelling in her legs from all the pressure the babies put on her," said Dr. Marianne Martin, in charge of the delivery. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Girl with Mermaid syndrome defies the odds Oct 27, 2008
She continued to grow and when she was delivered by C-section on Aug. 4, 1999, she weighed in at a healthy 8 pounds ... Leslie, who needed more time to recover from the C-section, would have to stay in Maine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Did The Doctor Kill The Doctor? Oct 26, 2008
"She decided that I should have the C-section right away because something was wrong. And after she made the incision there was bleeding everywhere. She just had a sixth sense that something was wrong. And she was right. Without her, my d 00004000 aughter wouldn't be here," Lisa says. From that day forward, Lisa and Lin became good friends. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
• Dads prepare for rigors of fatherhood at 'boot camp' Oct 26, 2008
"My wife had a C-section so she couldn't even lift the baby," Gough says of the days after Aidan was born ... "Just plan not to leave the hospital for a few days, especially if your wife has a C-section," he says. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
LSU-BMC ready to give birth to OB/GYN unit Oct 25, 2008
On Tuesday, nurses and other personnel took part in a mock C-section delivery. And additional training and preparation is in progress. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Mom dies in Beth Israel C-section Oct 22, 2008
The woman s death is under investigation by the state Department of Public Health, which was notified of the fatal C-section Monday. The hospital is investigating the death as well. (Boston Herald)
Late-term abortions must not be the only choice Oct 22, 2008
It is also a fact that legitimate late-term abortions for the mother's health are rare, and almost always can be accomplished by a C-section that would allow the child to live, which would be faster and safer for the mother. Many conservatives, like me, are against Roe v. Wade because it is an abuse and misapplication of our Constitution, not because we are against women's choice under the right circumstances. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
'Against Medical Advice' chronicles Tourette's struggle Oct 20, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY Being little, really little, 5-years-old little, is supposed to be about playing with other kids in the backyard, watching Sesame Street on the couch while you eat Cheerios, and jumping on your bed in your pj's. (USA Today -- News)
Children who have ADHD can strain marriages Oct 20, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Marilyn Elias, USA TODAY Parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are almost twice as likely as other parents to divorce by the time their child is 8 years old, a new study suggests. (USA Today)
Lighting the way: HAND aids those who have suffered loss of child Oct 18, 2008
After the C-section on July 1, 2003, her doctor said the cause of the fetal death was a tangled umbilical cord. Joy mixed with sadness. (Modesto Bee, CA)
$894M deal ends most of Pfizer's lawsuits Oct 18, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) Drug giant Pfizer Inc. has reached an $894 million deal to end most of the lawsuits over its two prescription pain relievers, the popular Celebrex and a similar drug, Bextra, no longer on the market. (USA Today -- Money)
Mothers Launch National Petition for Preemies Oct 17, 2008
The review should ensure that all c-sections and inductions meet established American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines regarding medical necessity of elective procedures. "Some doctors and patients may inadvertently be scheduling inductions or c-section deliveries early because of an inaccurate assessment of the due date," said Roger C. Young, MD, PhD, professor of Obstetrics ology and director of the Division of General Obstetrics ology at the University of Vermont... (PR Newswire)
Most health workers skip flu shot Oct 17, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Melanie Welte, Associated Press DES MOINES Operating room nurse Pauline Taylor knows her refusal to get a flu shot is based on faulty logic. (USA Today -- News)
Hawaii drops universal child health care Oct 17, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. HONOLULU (AP) Hawaii is dropping the only state universal child health care program in the United States just seven months after it launched. (USA Today -- News)
Chicken soup may lower blood pressure, study finds Oct 17, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Chicken soup, which has been dubbed Grandma's penicillin for its purported cold-fighting abilities, may also help to lower high blood pressure, a new study suggests. (USA Today -- News)
Tainted milk found in Italy; 5,800 babies still hospitalized in China Oct 17, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. HOHHOT, China (AP) Laboratory tests have turned up Italy's first cases of melamine-tainted milk, while authorities in Naples have separately seized tons of illegal Chinese products. (USA Today -- News)
Group: Wal-Mart, Giant bottled water shows more contamination Oct 16, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Jeff Donn, Associated Press Tests on leading brands of bottled water turned up a variety of contaminants, including cancer-linked chemicals three times higher than California's health standard, according to a study released Wednesday by an environmental advocacy group. (USA Today -- News)
Brain cell stimulates muscle to work, gives hope to humans Oct 16, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Dan Vergano, USA TODAY In an advance scientists hope will one day benefit humans, new research has found that monkeys with electronic implants connected to single brain cells can learn to flex paralyzed muscles. (USA Today -- Tech)
Not Only Triplets -- Identical Triplets! Oct 15, 2008
The triplets were delivered via C-section. The pregnancy wasn't assisted by fertility treatments. (CBS News -- Early Show)
CONTAMINATED WATER: Health facilities flush 250M pounds of drugs per year Oct 15, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Jeff Donn, Martha Mendoza And Justin Pritchard, Associated Press U.S. hospitals and long-term care facilities annually flush millions of pounds of unused pharmaceuticals down the drain, pumping contaminants into America's drinking water, according to an ongoing Associated Press investigation. (USA Today -- Money)
Economy down, scientists doubt hunt for AIDS vaccine Oct 15, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Clare Nullis, Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa The global economic turmoil is likely to take its toll on AIDS research funding and add to the problems plaguing the search for a vaccine against the virus, scientists warned Tuesday. (USA Today -- News)
Internet search results: Increased brain activity Oct 15, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY Time spent Googling the latest campaign news or searching for choice eBay buys may help stimulate and improve the minds of middle-aged and older Americans, UCLA scientists suggest. (USA Today)
Melorheostosis: A rare and painful bone disease Oct 15, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Janet Kornblum, USA TODAY Griffin O'Neal remembers the day his mother walked in on him while he was playing with his plastic motorcycle: He was jumping it off a large bump that had grown on his left shin. (USA Today)
Leaky malady Oct 14, 2008
The condition has almost been eradicated in America and Europe since the 19th century due to improved obstetric care and use of C-Section for obstructed labour ... C-Section for obstructed labour is readily available and most deliveries are handled by trained midwives and doctors ... Obstetric fistulas can be prevented if women can have access to emergency C-sections in cases of obstructed labour. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Therapy helps patients likely to reject transplants accept kidney Oct 14, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly one in three patients who need a kidney transplant may never get one because their bodies are abnormally primed to attack a donated organ. (USA Today -- News)
Jury awards $10.7M to woman who waited for brain scan Oct 14, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. NEW YORK (AP) A jury has awarded nearly $11 million to a woman who became partially paralyzed after waiting two hours for a hospital brain scan. (USA Today -- News)
States ask baby product companies to avoid BPA Oct 14, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. TOXIC LEGACY. (USA Today)
Testicle stem cells may be as effective for men as embryos' Oct 14, 2008
No. 7-10: Breast cancer care, C-section bills. WASHINGTON (AP) Cells taken from men's testicles seem as versatile as the stem cells derived from embryos, researchers reported Wednesday in what may be yet another new approach in a burgeoning scientific field. (USA Today -- Tech)
'Mother warrior' survives deadly bacteria Oct 11, 2008
Monica was diagnosed with deadly, flesh-eating bacteria after C-section ... In August 2007, she had a C-section, and though she worried about complications, Monica delivered a healthy baby girl. (CNN)
RECOMMENDATIONS: From here to better maternity Oct 8, 2008
On the other hand, the United Kingdom, with its National Health Service, is in the midst of a nationwide campaign to lower its C-section rate from about 24% overall, says nurse-midwife Holly Kennedy, an associate nursing professor at the University of California-San Francisco, who recently returned from a year as a Fulbright scholar in England. In the U.K., Kennedy says, two-thirds of births are attended by midwives, who aren't trained to do C-sections ... Studies have raised questions about... (USA Today -- News)
Atlanta couple can sue over vaccination Oct 7, 2008
Forgive this personal comment, but I got called out a eight oclock for an emergency call and my daughter-in-law delivered a son by C-Section. Our first male in the line of the next generation, and I do not want that grandson to get a Thimerosal containing vaccine until we know better what is going on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Oktibbeha bond issue divides county voters Oct 5, 2008
Among other improvements, the hospital would renovate its birthing suites and, when complete, the facility would feature a state-of-the-art C-section suite and recovery area. Patients also would encounter a brand new newborn nursery and viewing area, enlarged nurse stations and patient triage and observation rooms. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Life After Double Mastectomy: New Mom Talks About Battling Breast ... Oct 5, 2008
Within a week, I was admitted to the hospital and they took my son by C-section. On May 25, Patchen, 33, of Waterloo, N.Y., delivered a healthy baby boy named Joseph Timothy, but her joy would be short-lived. (FOXNews)
Rookie produces for ChiSox; Torre's horse wins Oct 5, 2008
Lilo was due in early November, but JaBreka Cameron called her husband about 4 a.m. Friday to say she'd had an emergency C-section. Brewers owner Mark Attanasio arranged for Cameron to fly home to Atlanta, and the outfielder spent Friday with his wife and family before returning to Milwaukee for Game 3 of the NL division series against the Philadelphia Phillies. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Oh baby! Cameron raring to go Oct 5, 2008
Center fielder Mike Cameron played a key role in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Saturday after two sleep-deprived nights and an unexpected trip home to Atlanta, where his wife, LaBreka, underwent an emergency C-section on Friday. He appeared no worse for the wear. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
C-Section Cuts Risk of Hepatitis B Transmission Oct 3, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) can lower their odds of transmitting the virus to their baby by electing to deliver by cesarean section rather than vaginally, a study suggests. (MEDLINEplus)
How do you meet other moms? Sep 24, 2008
In short, I, at least, was overwhelmed with a newborn (coupled with a difficult induced labor and an emergency C-section to boot). I cannot imagine moving on top of all this and being so unsettled. (The Palm Beach Post)
Doctor accused of negligence Sep 23, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Trial begins for midwife charged with manslaughter Sep 23, 2008
An obstetrician testified at a preliminary hearing that a "footling breech" calls for an immediate C-section delivery because of the high risk of complications. Mrs. Daley and her husband, Jonathan, had been going to prenatal visits at the Midwife Center for Birth and Women's Health. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
‘Special girl’ rising above special needs Sep 17, 2008
Madison's life began with a very rocky start, being shipped to Arkansas Children's Hospital following her c-section birth. With the opening in her back, she had to undergo surgery as soon as possible to close the hole and prevent infection and additional nerve damage. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Wakelin says goodbye, boots (jumper) and all Sep 16, 2008
WINNING premierships can be joyous occasions, as members of the Ormond amateurs club discovered on Saturday when its seniors and reserves teams won the C-section pennants on the same day, their first flags in 18 years. For some players, though, that joy was short-lived. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
It's approximately true: math ability is intuitive Sep 15, 2008
In many cases, the C-section helps protect infants and mothers from ill health, however, the procedure is not without risks. Recently, researchers have become interested in whether the C-section can affect the bonding that occurs between the mother and the baby, especially since some researchers have shown a higher incidence of postpartum depression in this group ... To test whether the method of delivery might affect the relationship, Dr. James Swain and colleagues from the Child Study Center... (Boston Globe)
NEW: Torrez Sentenced to 30 Years Sep 13, 2008
The mattress was in the living room to allow Ochsenbine, who was recovering from a C-section delivery, to rest comfortably with the children. Ochsenbine was tied up with her son Conner. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* FEATURE: Iranians shying away from natural births Sep 13, 2008
Medical officials say 40 percent of children in Iran are born by C-section, but the percentage in Tehran is as high as one in every two deliveries X and it is greater than 60 percent in Isfahan and Gilan provinces ... Changizi said Iranian women were not generally well-informed about the benefits and risks involved with each form of childbirth and that an elective C-section potentially had more side effects than natural child birth ... She said many doctors were unwilling to deliver babies... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Alive and kicking Sep 11, 2008
Jennifer McCune holds her baby, Danny, who was born by emergency c-section after McCune noticed he was't kicking as he had been ... "I was scheduled for a C-section on the 14th (of December). They said he wouldn't have made it that long," McCune said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Our View: A-D election coverage all about balance Sep 10, 2008
At least one reader is convinced that publishing an Obama story inside the A section and a McCain story in the C section is proof of our anti-GOP stance. Here's the deal: presidential campaign stories that don't rise to Page 1 status will be placed wherever we have room inside the paper. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Too posh to push? Iran seeks to curb C-sections Sep 10, 2008
Iran seeks to curb C-sections - Yahoo ... Iran seeks to curb C-sections ... Medical officials say 40 percent of children in Iran are born by C-section on average, but the percentage in Tehran is as high as one in every two deliveries -- and it is greater than 60 percent in Isfahan and Gilan provinces. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
A is for Abby, B for Brenda; C for cure? Sep 10, 2008
It was the hair that Dr. Linda Moore, the obstetrician in charge of Brenda Killian's C-section, noticed first. Long dark hair, swirling in the clear amniotic fluid. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Celebrities Losing Baby Weight Sep 9, 2008
Some celebrities have been known to schedule a c-section and a tummy tuck in the same session, while others claim that breastfeeding is their sole method in losing weight. Is This A Healthy Trend. (Suite101.com)
HypnoBirthing makes painless childbearing possible Sep 7, 2008
"I experienced no contractions at all after 40 weeks of pregnancy. Even after my water broke, there were still no contractions. So the best way to deal with that was a c-section.". She said she had followed Lanny's instructions, including controlling her breathing and meditating regularly. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Irresponsible VP choice Sep 7, 2008
Obama voted against the Illinois Born Alive Infant Protection Act, which specifically did not restrict abortion in any way but did state that any child "born alive" (by C-section, natural labor, surviving an abortion, etc. is considered a person. (NJ.com -- Times)
Natural Childbirth Makes Mothers More Responsive To Own Baby-cry Sep 5, 2008
Mothers who delivered vaginally compared to C-section delivery were significantly more responsive to the cry of their own baby, a new study has found. (Credit: iStockphoto/Damir Cudic). (Science Daily)
C-Section Affects Moms' Response to Baby Sep 5, 2008
C-Section Affects Moms' Response to Baby ... C-Section Affects Moms' Response to Baby ... Study Shows Women Who Have C-Sections May Be Less Responsive to Baby's Cries By WebMD Health News Reviewed by. (WebMD)
C-Section Improves Survival of Preemies Sep 3, 2008
Using linked birth and infant death certificate files in the U.S. for 2000-2003, Dr. Michael H. Malloy, from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, examined the affect that c-section had on infant survival in the first 27 days of life of a group of infants born very preterm ... Compared with normal vaginal delivery, c-section improved survival of infants delivered at 22 to 25 weeks of pregnancy, Malloy found ... The odds of infant death for delivery at 22 weeks of pregnancy were 42... (MEDLINEplus)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
Medicine chest - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Grapefruit juice can reduce drug absorption, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Parents Share Sons Story to Ensure His Death Not in Vain Aug 30, 2008
The son she had prayed for arrived on after a routine C-section. Unlike his two older sisters, Elijah Mark easily adapted to breastfeeding. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
C-Section Babies Have Higher Diabetes Rate Aug 28, 2008
Delivery Method Could Raise Risk. POSTED: 6:06 am PDT August 27, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)
1,000 dogs are rescued from W.Va. kennel... Aug 27, 2008
what are they going to do with the pregnant dogs c-section them and let the puppies die. Posted by: mike on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:12 PM Luther, Dogs have feelings too. (The Drudge Report)
Valley City officials want to keep OB unit Aug 26, 2008
At the same time, services have become more complex as premature and C-section births rose in recent years, said Dennis Lutz, chairman of the University of North Dakota medical school's obstetrics-gynecology program. "Small-town hospitals are asking themselves, 'For two or three or four deliveries a month, is it worth having all these resources and all this equipment and all the liability?'" Lutz said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rise in C-sectionsstirs health worry Aug 24, 2008
Rise in C-sections stirs health worry ... Rise in C-sections stirs health worry ... "Initially, I was disappointed," she said of her C-section at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
Epidural Risks Aug 23, 2008
Epidurals can cause a drop in blood pressure which can cause fetal distress, resulting in the need for an emergency C-section. The copious amounts of IV fluids given in the hopes of preventing this can cause swelling and more serious complications as well. (Suite101.com)
