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Re: Sonogram update and more questions regarding *normal birth proceedures*

From: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:54:21 -0600


> unfortunately it is not quite as easy as that. so many hospital have
> very different standarrds of care. i think the best thing is for you to
> read several different books such as Bradley's books and i cannot
> remember off the top of my head and dont have time to go find them. and
> then sit with your doctor and discuss step by step the policies of the
> hospital you are delivering at. some women make up birth plans stating
> what they desire. i think a birth plan is a good starting point for
> discussion. i agree with you that it is apalling. unfortunately, i was
> so exhausted aftre my c-section (and had planty of drugs) i did not care
> as long as my son was healthy.

Good reading material also includes books by William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN (The Pregnancy Book, The Birth Book) and any by Sheila Kitzinger. There are many more but these authors are my all-time favorites.

Mary....who is so happy it is FINALLY snowing here in MN!!

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Mary Shoup
Pregnancy & Birth Coordinator
mary.shoup@obgyn.net



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