Hi everyone, I just spoke to Sue, who checked in with her boss at Destination Maternity and had this to report: 1. Yes, we can use the space on Oct 19, 2008....
Hi, I think it's worth a go for this year, we can always change it if we find the vendors are really important, but there is a store there and other stores...
Would it be a possibility to still invite vendors BUT not let them sell anything at the expo.(no product,gift certificates etc.) they can present it as a...
Hi Everyone, Happened to be dialing Sue's number earlier in the evening to talk with her about my teaching schedule when Erica's email popped up (thank you so...
Hi everyone,my husbands best friends wife just had a baby boy,she was indused at 32 weeks for severe preecl. but refused c section,he moved her form one...
This is one of the situations, in my opinion, that may take time to think through and one which we need to balance the negatives vs. the positive of using the...
Barb, I think your words about taking a step back and really taking the time to think this through, are very wise. Though there's a part of me that would love...
I know I've been out of the loop for awhile...but I just re-uped my membership and look forward to once again becoming involved. For what it's worth, I agree...
,_._,___ I couldn't agree more with Barb, Katherine and Janet - no matter what, we need to give this very careful consideration. For instance, I spoke with a...
I think it would be great to reach a bigger audience.I t does not change the level of customized service we provide.It would be great to educate more people...
One of my best friends was 2 months early, and weighed 3 lb 2oz at birth - and that was over 30 years ago! She is now, clearly, doing really well - and has...
Thanks NAncy and Maria,I will pass the sugestions to the perents. ... birth - and that was over 30 years ago! She is now, clearly, doing really well - and has...
One other suggestion...breastfeed Not only is there great research about skin to skin...but a ton of info that supports BF...it decreases the risk of infection...
The kid is doing great! they only plan to keep himfor a week. Thanks so much for your suggestiong. ... info that ... premies), it ... BF...maybe ... or nipple....
Hi All, Just wanted to remind you/let you know that there will be a showing of Ricki Lake's film, "The Business of Being Born" this coming Thursday in Nyack....
Erica, I think having the birth Fair at Destination Maternity is a great idea. We are service providers so having "Goods" to market is not really what we do....
I've worked with a few 3 pounders (including my own) and they are sturdier than they look. I hope she will be able to breastfeed; that sometimes takes a few...
Thanks Lauren, OK, I am a doula I should not be judgmental but I want to kill this mommy.She went home the baby is in the NICU (just in case)Mother goes there...
hi all, i was wondering if anyone knew of a practice that lets you have a waterbirth in the hospital? if not, which practice is the most progressive in your ...
Hi Kat, I completely understand how you feel! It is very hard not to get upset when you see people making choices that we would never make. She is probably...
hi kat, this is a hard one. i had a pp client that had twins that were in the nicu. the babies were born a month early. she hardly went to visit them. one came...
The 2 hospitals in Westchester doing waterbirths are Phelps and Hudson Valley. I know the midwives at Hudson Valley use the tubs, I don't know about any of the...
Hello All I am new to the group, my name is Venus and I am a Doula, CBE and Homebirth Midwife Assistant for 2 practices. I am happy to join this group and meet...
... Hi Venus, Welcome, and thanks very much for the info. Hope to meet you at our next meeting - details about date and time to follow soon. Warmly, Jen D....
Hi guys,I have mom due in late Fab.It is baby #5 for her and she had 2 sections and 1 VBAC. she has developed GD and is very upset.She realy wanted a natural...