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Tracy's Interview with "The Bump"

Mon, 2010-08-30 14:01 — administrator

Interview with The Bump

Different Models of Care - Hands-On vs. Machines-On

Wed, 2010-08-18 11:08 — administrator

Last week The Denver Post published an article that an iphone app was helping OBs monitor mamas' labors. www.denverpost.com/frontpage/ci_15690581 We posted the link to the article on our Facebook page yesterday asking for thoughts on this model of care vs. midwifery model of care. These were the responses...

2010 Summer/Fall Picnic!!!

Mon, 2010-07-26 15:29 — administrator

Save the Date!

Mountain Midwifery Center will be hosting a picnic on Sunday, September 19 from 11am to 3pm at Belleview Park (where last October's picnic/freeze occurred).

We'll provide burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, beverages, and such (plates, cups, napkins). Last names A-K bring sides. Last names L-Z bring desserts.

Evite to follow in August!

Humana Patients - Good News!

Mon, 2010-07-26 15:20 — administrator

For Humana patients we have good news - We've landed a contract! This is effective as of June 15, 2010. Many thanks to our current Humana patients who worked with us to make this happen. If you have any questions, just give us a call!

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MMC's High-Risk List

Mon, 2010-07-26 15:18 — administrator

We've recently added a list to our FAQ section that addresses the conditions that are risked-out of the birth center before labor and birth. Some allow us to provide some portion of prenatal and then transfer to another provider during pregnancy. Please call the office if you have any questions about your specific situation and medical history.

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How Birth Center Options and Women's Care are Improved by Health Care Reform

Mon, 2010-07-26 15:11 — administrator

At MMC, we never took a hard line for the Health Care reform bill. It was obvious from the start that the final vote would follow party lines, and we had specific issues we wanted the legislature to keep in mind. Here's a great summary from AABC (American Assoc of Birth Centers) about how those specific issues: Protection of birth centers in our federal system, and protection for women in federal, private and state systems.

From Jill Alliman at AABC...

Midwives improving health and women's rights in Afghanistan

Mon, 2010-07-26 15:09 — administrator

Here's a link to a great article about the role of midwives in Afghanistan that is improving maternal and infant health, as well as the cultural status of women in general.

Stirrups and Stories

Mon, 2010-07-26 15:08 — administrator

I just saw his great website and wanted to share it.

Amnesty Int'l recommends birth centers as part of solution to crisis in maternal care

Mon, 2010-07-26 15:07 — administrator

FROM AABC...

We are the richest country in the world yet everyday 2 to 3 women die in pregnancy and childbirth in the USA. We must call our Representatives and tell them that midwives and birth centers are part of the solution.

Lessons at Indian Hospital About Births

Mon, 2010-07-26 15:04 — administrator

Great article on our out-of-control C-Section rate and how the American College of Ob/Gyn (read AMA for Ob/Gyn) is ultimately responsible. When the ACOG is not in control, like at services for Native Americans in AZ, the C-Section rate drops.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/health/07birth.html?pagewanted=2

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