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Five-part historical series on the new American speciality of obstetrics & gynecology ~ 1900 to 1950s

by faithgibson April 9, 2017

This post includes links to 5 documents with historical quotes on different topics by obstetricians and professional journals during the first half of the 20th century (1900-1950s). These sources are describing the political and public relations campaign by obstetrical profession starting in 1910 to eliminate the practice of midwifery, and replace physiologic childbirth practices traditionally used […]

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Autism Studies at UCSF & Stanford shows environment causes more than genetics

by faithgibson April 8, 2017

UCSF, Stanford autism study shows surprises Erin Allday, Chronicle Staff Writer San Francisco Chronicle July 4, 2011 04:46 PM  Tuesday, July 5, 2011 San Francisco — Environmental factors play a more important role in causing autism than previously assumed and, surprisingly, an even larger role than genetics, according to a new study out of UCSF […]

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Designing better systems to document refusal of interventions by laboring women; addressing subsequent staff disapproval of these patients & their birth attendants

by faithgibson March 1, 2017

PubMed abstract Synopsis & the study’s take-home message: This peer-reviewed study by the Australian College of Midwives describes a plan by hospitals to create a formal documentation process for informed consent/decline conversations when childbearing families refused standard intrapartum protocols or interventions believed necessary by the staff. Take-home message #1: The study found the new and more robust method […]

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Eating during labor — interesting but not very useful info, since its conclusions will not lead to policy changes

by faithgibson February 14, 2017

Health News | Thu Feb 9, 2017 | 5:59pm EST Eating during labor may be safe – even beneficial – for womenBy Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) – Women may be able to eat more than just ice chips during labor without risking complications, according to a new review of previous research. In fact, women […]

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Reminders of what voluntary consent means, whether its about sex or obstetrical interventions

by faithgibson February 12, 2017

originally posted by UpWorthy JUNE 26, 2015 How 7 things that have nothing to do with rape (or normal childbirth!) perfectly illustrate the concept of voluntary consent In 2013, Zerlina Maxwell ignited a firestorm of controversy when she strongly recommended we stop telling women how to not get raped. Here are her words, from the […]

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