If anyone is near White Plains sometime this week, and would like to pick up about 60 sample bottles of Whole Body Baby soap from the Whole Foods Market, please let me know.   She was trying to get them ready to have for our workshop, but they got misplaced at the store when I went to pick them up on Sunday.  She now has them there and wanted to know if anyone wanted to take them for clients or a clinic somewhere.  If you'd like to pick them up, let me know when you think you can get over there so I can let my contact know to be expecting you, as well as pass on her info to you.  Thanks.  I hope someone can get to them and find people who could use them!

Nancy McDaid, CD (DONA)

Special Deliveries Doula Services -

 www.birthingdoula.com

Freedom of choice through knowledge of alternatives -

www.HudsonValleyBirthNetwork.com

I just wanted to say how happy I am about how things went today.  I'm so honored to be a
part of this group and to have been a part of this day.  I don't think anyone but Nancy and
myself can even fathom the amount of work that Melissa put into this day.  Thank you
than you.  That being said, without the help of everyone involved, it couldn't have been as
successful as it was!  It was so great to see HVBN everywhere!!

See you guys at the next meeting.

Debbie

I just wanted to say how happy I am about how things went today.  I'm so honored
to be a
part of this group and to have been a part of this day.  I don't think anyone
but Nancy and
myself can even fathom the amount of work that Melissa put into this day.  Thank
you
than you.  That being said, without the help of everyone involved, it couldn't
have been as
successful as it was!  It was so great to see HVBN everywhere!!

See you guys at the next meeting.

Debbie

Hi,
Can anyone just perhaps mail me off list about these two facilities? I
have a mom unsure whether to change from one to another to follow her
OB or to stay put and change OB.
I don't have any experience of either, so would like to just hear if
anyone thinks one has a lower intervention or c-section rate than the
other or one is particularly good......whatever that means!! I
apologise that the question is somewhat vague, I just thought I might
be able to dig around some other people's experiences and thoughts.
Thanks
The e-mail is richandrachbee@... or you can use this one!
Rachel Bee

Time is flying by ... don't miss your chance to see PENNY SIMKIN in
her rare May 1st NEW YORK VISIT to speak about one the most
important subjects in the childbirth field…SUPPORTING AND
UNDERSTANDING PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL
ABUSE.

Did you know...that the estimated number of survivors of childhood
sexual abuse is greater than 25 - 40% of women?

Did you know...that the percentage of these women that will seek
your support as a midwife, doula, childbirth educator, counselor, or
lactation consultant is much, much higher than that?

Did you know...that your role with women in this vulnerable, sacred
place of the childbearing year is pivotal for these survivors?
Don't miss your opportunity to make an impact on the lives of these
very special women…

IF YOU ARE ONLY ABLE TO ATTEND ONE CONFERENCE THIS YEAR, THIS IS THE
ONE THAT WILL MAKE THE GREATEST DIFFERENCE IN HOW YOU SUPPORT,
RELATE WITH AND CHANGE THE LIVES OF THE WOMEN AROUND YOU.

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Clear your calendars!  May 1st, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

SPECIAL OFFER TO CEAMNY MEMBERS: ATTEND FOR STUDENT/HVBN MEMBER
RATE!!

This one-day conference has been approved for continuing education
credit by ACNM (0.675 CEUs), DONA (7.0 CEUs) and NYNSA (8.4 CEUs).
The site is the intimate and picturesque James House, on the Phelps
Hospital Campus, overlooking the Hudson River.  This central
location in the lower Hudson Valley is only 38 minutes by train from
Grand Central Station and easily accessible by car in less than 30
minutes from most of Westchester and the Bronx.

Pre-registration strongly recommended due to limited space.  For
more information, visit  www.hudsonvalleybirthnetwork.org or email
Melissa Creighton at  childbirth@....  Babes in arms are
welcome (please make arrangements for older children).  No one will
be turned away for financial reasons (payment options are
available).  Please indicate on your registration form any special
needs you may have (dietary, facilities, transportation to and from
train station, etc).

I'm looking for some information to share with a
friend/client about VBAC (placental abruption first
time round. Cesarean just barely saved her and  baby's
life). She is eager for a VBAC this time 'round.
She just interviewed an OB in the city (Dr. Juanita
Jenyons) whom I had recommended as a VBAC-friendly ob.
The interview pretty much started with Dr Jenyons
saying that new studies have shown that VBAC babies
have a slightly higher of incidence of asphixia at
birth than those born by elective cesarean. She then
went on to recommend a second cesarean to my friend
since she does not plan on having more babies. I have
since learned from others that while supportive of
women who choose VBAC, Dr. Jenyons is generally
reversing her stance on VBAC.
I am wondering how to discuss risk with my
friend....How to help her to find information that is
pregnancy-compatible. You know what I mean?  She is,
after all, a pregnant woman wanting to enter birth
with a  stong faith in her body and the process of
birth. She does not want to be reading as a health
practioner would about risks of maternal death, fetal
asphixiation etc. And yet, she needs to make an
informed decision here. She needs to weigh risks and
benefit and feel at peace with her decision.  I'm
wondering if anyone has advice about ways to
think/read/reseach about risks associate with VBAC and
elective C/s  when pregnant???
Thanks so much, Mary Esther Malloy-Hopwood

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Rarely this is associated with a fetal anomaly. I assume the
ultrasounds have shown the baby to be fine or you would have
mentioned the anomaly. It shouldn't be a problem and they should
leave her alone. Susanrachel





--- In hudvalleybirthnetwork@yahoogroups.com, Nancy McDaid
<mcdaid36@...> wrote:
>
> I just had a birth client sign up for my doula services, and she
has
> been told that she only has 2 blood vessels in the umbilical cord,
> instead of the normal 3.  For those of you who have dealt with
this,
> can you please tell me if this would interfere with the mom
wanting
> to labor naturally?  Would she have to be monitored more?  I
realize
> it depends on the OB and hospital, but any insight would be
helpful.
> Thanks!
>
> Nancy McDaid, CD (DONA)
> Special Deliveries Doula Services -
>   www.birthingdoula.com
>
> Freedom of choice through knowledge of alternatives -
> www.HudsonValleyBirthNetwork.com
>

Jen,

What a wonderful idea!  I'm sure you've gotten tons of responses by now
- I'm not free but I'd love to hear about this.  Will someone take
notes or could you just fill me in on the discussion?  Very cool!!

Hope you and your family are well
lots of love
katherine

-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Dembo <jdembo@...>
To: hudvalleybirthnetwork@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:42:21 -0500
Subject: [hudvalleybirthnetwork] An Evening of Informed Birth Choices -
Holistic Moms Network

          Hi Everyone,
   As some of you know, I'm a co-leader of the Northern Westchester
chapter of the Holistic Moms Network. We want to put together a panel
discussion about prenatal care and birth choices, and I was wondering
if any of you would be interested in participating. We can't offer
payment, but we will include any and all panelists' names on our
flyers, in the press releases we generate, and on our website.
   
   Ideally, I'd love to have at least: a midwife, L&D doula, postpartum
doula. I've been contacted by some women who do hypnobirthing in
Connecticut (Meg Tocantins), and we welcome anyone else who does
prenatal and/or postpartum-related work.
   
   We only have about 2 hours, and we want to ensure we have time
for Q&A, so we are probably looking at a 5-6 person panel. In the
spirit of fairness, we'll do this on a first-come, first-serve basis.
   
   Any thoughts and or takers? The meeting will be held at the Katonah
Healing Arts Alliance on Wed., May 17th.
   
  Looking forward to hearing from you...
  Take care,
  Jen

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Dear Jen,

Thank you for your kind words.  Our thoughts are with you and your family.
And don't worry, there will be lots to do on May 1st...

Melissa


"Freedom of choice, through knowledge of alternatives."

www.hudsonvalleybirthnetwork.com


-----Original Message-----
From: hudvalleybirthnetwork@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:hudvalleybirthnetwork@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:40 PM
To: hudvalleybirthnetwork@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [hudvalleybirthnetwork] Digest Number 62

There is 1 message in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

       1. Many Thanks
            From: Jennifer Dembo <jdembo@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:39:56 -0500
    From: Jennifer Dembo <jdembo@...>
Subject: Many Thanks

When I received an email from Barbara telling me that Nancy was ready to
relinquish the blessingway beads, and that you decided to pass them on to
me, I was truly overcome with emotion. Words really can't express how
grateful I am to be part of such a supportive, thoughtful and caring group
of women, and how much I appreciate your beautiful gesture. I will take
great care of them and gladly pass them on as soon as someone else is in
need.

I'm also blown away that you've "scholarshipped" me into the Penny Simkin
workshop. Your generosity knows no bounds! With any luck, our situation will
change sooner rather than later, and if it does I will gladly pay my way.
If I'm still unable to do so by the time May 1 rolls around, then I insist
on doing some volunteer work for the group (you can begin to drum up
assignments any time!)
Please don't ever hesitate to let me know if there's anything I can do for
any of you.

I hope you are all well, and I look forward to seeing you at our next
gathering (or perhaps at the Odent event?)...
Much love and deepest thanks for everything,
Jen


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The daughter of a very dear friend of Jackie Greenfield, CNM, is
searching for a doula who would be willing to come to their
Livingston, NJ home and to Mount Sinai for the birth.  Due date in
June.  Please contact Jackie at babylady@... if you are
available or have a suggestion.

Thank you,

Melissa

As a midwife experienced in assisting some 4000 births, most of them vertically, I am very enthusiastic about squatting whether before or after labor has started. However, there can be a hitch. First of all we need to differentiate between squatting with the heels being pulled up and squatting with the foot soles making full contact with the floor. The latter position means squatting more deeply. This allows the abdominal contents to come down and gives rise to greater pressure being exerted onto the uterus from the thorax for instance. When the baby's head is not yet engaged in the pelvic inlet, the membranes may rupture prematurely and consequently a prolapsed cord can develop. Again I am talking from experience. Therefore, I do not recommend deep squatting during the last two months of pregnancy if the head is not engaged. During labor deep squatting means opening the pelvic outlet. If the baby's head is still high in the birth canal, no form of squatting is appropriate at that moment. Opening of the pelvic outlet goes at the expense of the measurements of the pelvic inlet. The pelvis is involved in a scissor-like movement depending on the hip joints being either stretched like in a standing position or flexed as during squatting. If the presenting part is above the pelvic floor, meaning that the pelvic inlet is still involved, fetal distress can be brought on by squatting.

However, when at the start of the second stage the woman takes a standing position, labor continues in a wonderfully relaxed manner. She need not push actively, because the baby's weight takes the child down. So she does not get tired. Once the baby's head touches the pelvic floor, the woman feels the need to push, and nobody can stop her from bearing down and ending in a squatting position. And when the baby's forehead is born, most women lean backward, thus allowing the pelvic inlet to widen to allow the shoulders to pass. I call this the ballet of the second stage.

— Gre Keijzer, midwife
The Netherlands

greetings ladies:
I am writing to inform everybody that I will not be receiving daily
emails from my numerous groups any more. I will check here about once
a week. If anyone needs to reach me specifically, please contact me
directly. I'm working on simplifying my life! Wish me luck...
Susanrachel
PS: take a look at our updated site: www.riverandmountain.net.

Hello Everyone,
I am currently seeking part-time work, and was wondering if anyone out
there could use some assistance...? I hope to be CEA-certified by the
summer, but am anxious to bring in some money beforehand. I'm willing
to either make a steady commitment or take on assignments whenever they
arise...
Many thanks, and I hope you are all well!
Take care,
Jen Dembo

Interesting article regarding the importance of the microbes that
babies encounter on their journey down the birth canal:

http://www.gutfeelingcolumn.com/sample_column_c-section_breast.htm

Melissa

Yes Sivan, the first day overlaps with our Penny workshop...which, of
course, EVERYONE will choose to go to...details and registration on Penny
Simkin's 5/1 workshop are coming out at the end of this week...

Xoxo,

Melissa

"Freedom of choice, through knowledge of alternatives."

www.hudsonvalleybirthnetwork.com


-----Original Message-----
From: hudvalleybirthnetwork@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:hudvalleybirthnetwork@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 8:30 PM
To: hudvalleybirthnetwork@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [hudvalleybirthnetwork] Digest Number 55

There are 2 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

       1. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program
            From: "Melissa Creighton" <childbirth@...>
       2. Re: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program
            From: Sivan Doron <Journey2Motherhood@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:07:08 -0000
    From: "Melissa Creighton" <childbirth@...>
Subject: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

Dear Friends,

Please see below an upcoming Breastfeeding Event for those who are
interested.

--Melissa

___________________________________________________________________

The New York City Breastfeeding Alliance (NYCBA) in association with
the Precious Pregnancy Group (PPG) is hosting a La Leche League
International Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Administrator
Train-the-Trainer Course.

May 1 through May 5, 2006 The College of New Rochell/Bronx Campus
Location & direction details to be provided
The Course is registered for 25 CERP's from IBCLE-
Partial Scholarships available based on Need.

Course Description:
Peer Counselor Program Administrator Course
Purpose: A minimum 30 hour course designed to train those who
demonstrate a commitment and desire to assist mothers in
breastfeeding resource deprived communities and have one year of
experience counseling breastfeeding mothers and/or experienced in
protecting,promoting and supporting breastfeeding and/or
counseling breastfeeding mothers to administer a Peer Counselor
Program.

The Program includes assessing & adapting to local needs, options
and flexibility in instituting the program, the recruitment,training
of and ongoing support of women to become Peer Counselors, budget
and funding, cultural awareness and cross-cultural  counseling, and
effective communication tools to enhance participation & learning
Goal LLLI Peer Counseling Programs

Decrease infant mortality and morbidity by increasing the rate and
duration of breastfeeding.

Fee:
$550 ($495 for LLL Leaders). Fee includes program fee, all hand-outs
from curriculum, the LLLI Peer Counselor Curriculum (2005), THE
WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING,  THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK,
Syllabus, and is registered for
25 CERPs from IBCLE.

====================================================================

Who We Are:
New York City Breastfeeding Alliance (NYCBA)NYCBA's mission  is
committed to eliminating breastfeeding disparities among middle to
lower income women.  We will work towards empowering women,
providing encouragement, support and access to lactation specialists
with up to date breastfeeding information.

Precious Pregnancy Group (PPG)
The Precious Pregnancy Group is a family-focused collective of
birth professionals.  We provide education, resources and
support to women and their family's helping them to make informed
choices about pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting.  Our vision is
to help facilitate healthy and satisfying pregnancies which
transform lives one birth at a time.
=====================================================================
=
Complete registration and mail with payment:

Name: ____________________________

Address: __________________________

City: _____________________________

State: _______ Zip code: ____________

Phone: (     ) _______________________

Fax: (     ) _________________________

E-mail: ___________________________

Peer Counselor Program Administrator Course
Date of Course: May 1 to May 5, 2006
Make check payable to La Leche League International
Bill Visa/MasterCard:
# _____________________________________

Exp. Date: ______________________________

Mail to:
Peer Counselor Program Department
La Leche League International
1400 N. Meacham Road
Schaumberg, Illinois 60173.4840
Attn: Kathy Baker

For more information about applying for a partial scholarship
contact
us:

Phone:     PPG         917-945-0765 or  NYCBA        646-229-7029
Email:     BreastfeedNOW@...







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Message: 2
    Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:18:57 -0500
    From: Sivan Doron <Journey2Motherhood@...>
Subject: Re: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

Hummm....Looks like it's overlapping with the Simkin workshop

On 2/13/06, Melissa Creighton <childbirth@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> Please see below an upcoming Breastfeeding Event for those who are
> interested.
>
> --Melissa
>
> ___________________________________________________________________
>
> The New York City Breastfeeding Alliance (NYCBA) in association with
> the Precious Pregnancy Group (PPG) is hosting a La Leche League
> International Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Administrator
> Train-the-Trainer Course.
>
> May 1 through May 5, 2006 The College of New Rochell/Bronx Campus
> Location & direction details to be provided
> The Course is registered for 25 CERP's from IBCLE-
> Partial Scholarships available based on Need.
>
> Course Description:
> Peer Counselor Program Administrator Course
> Purpose: A minimum 30 hour course designed to train those who
> demonstrate a commitment and desire to assist mothers in
> breastfeeding resource deprived communities and have one year of
> experience counseling breastfeeding mothers and/or experienced in
> protecting,promoting and supporting breastfeeding and/or
> counseling breastfeeding mothers to administer a Peer Counselor
> Program.
>
> The Program includes assessing & adapting to local needs, options
> and flexibility in instituting the program, the recruitment,training
> of and ongoing support of women to become Peer Counselors, budget
> and funding, cultural awareness and cross-cultural  counseling, and
> effective communication tools to enhance participation & learning
> Goal LLLI Peer Counseling Programs
>
> Decrease infant mortality and morbidity by increasing the rate and
> duration of breastfeeding.
>
> Fee:
> $550 ($495 for LLL Leaders). Fee includes program fee, all hand-outs
> from curriculum, the LLLI Peer Counselor Curriculum (2005), THE
> WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING,  THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK,
> Syllabus, and is registered for
> 25 CERPs from IBCLE.
>
> ====================================================================
>
> Who We Are:
> New York City Breastfeeding Alliance (NYCBA)NYCBA's mission  is
> committed to eliminating breastfeeding disparities among middle to
> lower income women.  We will work towards empowering women,
> providing encouragement, support and access to lactation specialists
> with up to date breastfeeding information.
>
> Precious Pregnancy Group (PPG)
> The Precious Pregnancy Group is a family-focused collective of
> birth professionals.  We provide education, resources and
> support to women and their family's helping them to make informed
> choices about pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting.  Our vision is
> to help facilitate healthy and satisfying pregnancies which
> transform lives one birth at a time.
> =====================================================================
> =
> Complete registration and mail with payment:
>
> Name: ____________________________
>
> Address: __________________________
>
> City: _____________________________
>
> State: _______ Zip code: ____________
>
> Phone: (     ) _______________________
>
> Fax: (     ) _________________________
>
> E-mail: ___________________________
>
> Peer Counselor Program Administrator Course
> Date of Course: May 1 to May 5, 2006
> Make check payable to La Leche League International
> Bill Visa/MasterCard:
> # _____________________________________
>
> Exp. Date: ______________________________
>
> Mail to:
> Peer Counselor Program Department
> La Leche League International
> 1400 N. Meacham Road
> Schaumberg, Illinois 60173.4840
> Attn: Kathy Baker
>
> For more information about applying for a partial scholarship
> contact
> us:
>
> Phone:     PPG         917-945-0765 or  NYCBA        646-229-7029
> Email:     BreastfeedNOW@...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


--
Sivan Doron
26-C Homestead Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 798-8024
(860) 966-4670
Journey2Motherhood@...


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Dear Friends,

Please see below an upcoming Breastfeeding Event for those who are
interested.

--Melissa

___________________________________________________________________

The New York City Breastfeeding Alliance (NYCBA) in association with
the Precious Pregnancy Group (PPG) is hosting a La Leche League
International Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Administrator
Train-the-Trainer Course.

May 1 through May 5, 2006 The College of New Rochell/Bronx Campus
Location & direction details to be provided
The Course is registered for 25 CERP's from IBCLE-
Partial Scholarships available based on Need.

Course Description:
Peer Counselor Program Administrator Course
Purpose: A minimum 30 hour course designed to train those who
demonstrate a commitment and desire to assist mothers in
breastfeeding resource deprived communities and have one year of
experience counseling breastfeeding mothers and/or experienced in
protecting,promoting and supporting breastfeeding and/or
counseling breastfeeding mothers to administer a Peer Counselor
Program.

The Program includes assessing & adapting to local needs, options
and flexibility in instituting the program, the recruitment,training
of and ongoing support of women to become Peer Counselors, budget
and funding, cultural awareness and cross-cultural  counseling, and
effective communication tools to enhance participation & learning
Goal LLLI Peer Counseling Programs

Decrease infant mortality and morbidity by increasing the rate and
duration of breastfeeding.

Fee:
$550 ($495 for LLL Leaders). Fee includes program fee, all hand-outs
from curriculum, the LLLI Peer Counselor Curriculum (2005), THE
WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING,  THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK,
Syllabus, and is registered for
25 CERPs from IBCLE.

====================================================================

Who We Are:
New York City Breastfeeding Alliance (NYCBA)NYCBA's mission  is
committed to eliminating breastfeeding disparities among middle to
lower income women.  We will work towards empowering women,
providing encouragement, support and access to lactation specialists
with up to date breastfeeding information.

Precious Pregnancy Group (PPG)
The Precious Pregnancy Group is a family-focused collective of
birth professionals.  We provide education, resources and
support to women and their family's helping them to make informed
choices about pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting.  Our vision is
to help facilitate healthy and satisfying pregnancies which
transform lives one birth at a time.
=====================================================================
=
Complete registration and mail with payment:

Name: ____________________________

Address: __________________________

City: _____________________________

State: _______ Zip code: ____________

Phone: (     ) _______________________

Fax: (     ) _________________________

E-mail: ___________________________

Peer Counselor Program Administrator Course
Date of Course: May 1 to May 5, 2006
Make check payable to La Leche League International
Bill Visa/MasterCard:
# _____________________________________

Exp. Date: ______________________________

Mail to:
Peer Counselor Program Department
La Leche League International
1400 N. Meacham Road
Schaumberg, Illinois 60173.4840
Attn: Kathy Baker

For more information about applying for a partial scholarship
contact
us:

Phone:     PPG         917-945-0765 or  NYCBA        646-229-7029
Email:     BreastfeedNOW@...