Comments for New Moon Birth http://www.newmoonbirth.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:39:04 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 Comment on Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness…Or Is It??? by admin http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/03/cleanliness-is-next-to-godlinessor-is-it/comment-page-1/#comment-114 admin Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:39:04 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=131#comment-114 I think once a baby is wiped off with the blankets right after birth, and a touch up with a warm washcloth and water only during a diaper change to remove any obvious chunks, no one will be able to tell the difference between a bathed baby and an unbathed baby. They look pretty identical. the vernix tends to be found in baby folds on the legs, under the arms, back of the neck etc, mostly hidden to start with! I think once a baby is wiped off with the blankets right after birth, and a touch up with a warm washcloth and water only during a diaper change to remove any obvious chunks, no one will be able to tell the difference between a bathed baby and an unbathed baby. They look pretty identical. the vernix tends to be found in baby folds on the legs, under the arms, back of the neck etc, mostly hidden to start with!

]]> Comment on Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness…Or Is It??? by Julie http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/03/cleanliness-is-next-to-godlinessor-is-it/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Julie Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:20:50 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=131#comment-113 Yes, it makes perfect sense to me that vernix has a purpose when it is naturally present. Regarding the checklist necessity of the first bath, I hope that having a "no thank you" clause in my birth plan will be a sufficient CYA for the nursing staff at my delivery. Now here's the dilemma, and I know you'll have an idea for this too: the visiting family (wanting to see Jr. soon after birth) will want to see a "clean" little guy. My husband is also concerned about this. I know it seems shallow and vain, but I also understand that not everyone is comfortable with vernix and other possible residual birth goo. What is your suggestion to balance these concerns? Yes, it makes perfect sense to me that vernix has a purpose when it is naturally present. Regarding the checklist necessity of the first bath, I hope that having a “no thank you” clause in my birth plan will be a sufficient CYA for the nursing staff at my delivery. Now here’s the dilemma, and I know you’ll have an idea for this too: the visiting family (wanting to see Jr. soon after birth) will want to see a “clean” little guy. My husband is also concerned about this. I know it seems shallow and vain, but I also understand that not everyone is comfortable with vernix and other possible residual birth goo. What is your suggestion to balance these concerns?

]]> Comment on Thanks Lamaze! The 2009 Conference Rocked! by Amy Romano http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/10/thanks-lamaze-the-2009-conference-rocked/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Amy Romano Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:44:44 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=683#comment-68 Sorry we missed each other! I do feel like there were so many people I wanted to see who I barely laid eyes on, or didn't see at all. Maybe it was those long hallways. Maybe we'll meet next year! Sorry we missed each other! I do feel like there were so many people I wanted to see who I barely laid eyes on, or didn’t see at all. Maybe it was those long hallways. Maybe we’ll meet next year!

]]> Comment on Thanks Lamaze! The 2009 Conference Rocked! by admin http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/10/thanks-lamaze-the-2009-conference-rocked/comment-page-1/#comment-67 admin Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:30:31 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=683#comment-67 MomTFH! My folks live in Delray Beach, usually come once a year! Happy to hook up then! MomTFH! My folks live in Delray Beach, usually come once a year! Happy to hook up then!

]]> Comment on Thanks Lamaze! The 2009 Conference Rocked! by MomTFH http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/10/thanks-lamaze-the-2009-conference-rocked/comment-page-1/#comment-66 MomTFH Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:14:23 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=683#comment-66 It was so great meeting you. Wish we weren't at opposite ends of the country! Who knows, maybe my dream of practicing in the PNW will come true someday. It was so great meeting you. Wish we weren’t at opposite ends of the country! Who knows, maybe my dream of practicing in the PNW will come true someday.

]]> Comment on Babywearing…Good for Babies and Good For Families Too! by baby carriers backpakcs http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/09/babywearing-good-for-babies-and-good-for-families-too/comment-page-1/#comment-46 baby carriers backpakcs Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:59:44 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=654#comment-46 Amen! We wore all of our three children and nothing brought us closer. I am convinced this helped us with the strong bond we still have today. Amen! We wore all of our three children and nothing brought us closer. I am convinced this helped us with the strong bond we still have today.

]]> Comment on Birth Song by Candace Barber http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/09/birth-song/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Candace Barber Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:24:17 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=602#comment-40 Let me fix that: "...why it DIDN'T dawn on me to sing while I was in labor..." Let me fix that: “…why it DIDN’T dawn on me to sing while I was in labor…”

]]> Comment on Birth Song by Candace Barber http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/09/birth-song/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Candace Barber Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:22:27 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=602#comment-39 I cry every time I think of this beautiful moment. I wonder why it dawn on me to sing while I was in labor, but I guess it's because I didn't think I had permission to do so. In the future, when I'm at a daughter's labor, I'm definitely going to sing to them! I can't wait! I cry every time I think of this beautiful moment. I wonder why it dawn on me to sing while I was in labor, but I guess it’s because I didn’t think I had permission to do so. In the future, when I’m at a daughter’s labor, I’m definitely going to sing to them! I can’t wait!

]]> Comment on Birth Song by Caren Ott http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/09/birth-song/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Caren Ott Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:07:30 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=602#comment-38 Awesome! Just AWESOME! I love the crying nurse (or CNM? OB?) in the first one. Awesome! Just AWESOME! I love the crying nurse (or CNM? OB?) in the first one.

]]> Comment on Birth Song by Laural Miller-Klein http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/09/birth-song/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Laural Miller-Klein Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:45:22 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=602#comment-37 What amazing videos!!!!! I can't believe the one with guitar. So cool. Those of us who sing know that the reverse is also true: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r48hRGTGyyw I suspect that your exploding client probably always thought she would sing in labor too. Laural What amazing videos!!!!! I can’t believe the one with guitar. So cool.

Those of us who sing know that the reverse is also true:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r48hRGTGyyw

I suspect that your exploding client probably always thought she would sing in labor too.

Laural

]]> Comment on Come on USA! 49 ?!? Surely, We Can Do Better! by Jennifer http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/08/come-on-usa-49-surely-we-can-do-better/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Jennifer Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:12:16 +0000 http://www.newmoonbirth.com/?p=458#comment-35 Thanks for sharing. It's a well done video. Thanks for sharing. It’s a well done video.

]]> Comment on No More Cash for Cutting! by Charity http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/08/no-more-cash-for-cutting/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Charity Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:20:57 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-34 Hooray to common sense! Take away the incentive, take away the temptation! I can't believe that was even an option! Paid more to do a C-Section! barbaric! Hooray to common sense! Take away the incentive, take away the temptation!

I can’t believe that was even an option! Paid more to do a C-Section! barbaric!

]]> Comment on Can You Spare Seven Minutes? A Great Coping Technique for Labor by Sharon Muza, New Moon Birth http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/07/can-you-spare-five-minutes-a-great-coping-technique/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Sharon Muza, New Moon Birth Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:21:23 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-31 Ah, transition! Another animal indeed! Reality: transition is tough. Only way through it is through it! Head on! Staying in the moment, ctx by ctx, breath by breath! The good news about transition is that it is the shortest phase of labor! Women who are non-medicated and focused on going all the way without pain medication will often ask for meds at this point, but with support and surrender to the process, I frequently see that they stop asking and just move forward! It's hard, but you can do it! Using whatever works for that woman in the moment will be what she needs! Extreme inward focus? relying on others?, serious vocalization? Who knows! The magic is in the woman, her baby and her body working together! And it is always an honor to watch it happen! Ah, transition! Another animal indeed! Reality: transition is tough. Only way through it is through it! Head on! Staying in the moment, ctx by ctx, breath by breath! The good news about transition is that it is the shortest phase of labor! Women who are non-medicated and focused on going all the way without pain medication will often ask for meds at this point, but with support and surrender to the process, I frequently see that they stop asking and just move forward! It’s hard, but you can do it! Using whatever works for that woman in the moment will be what she needs! Extreme inward focus? relying on others?, serious vocalization? Who knows! The magic is in the woman, her baby and her body working together! And it is always an honor to watch it happen!

]]> Comment on Can You Spare Seven Minutes? A Great Coping Technique for Labor by Julie http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/07/can-you-spare-five-minutes-a-great-coping-technique/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Julie Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:44:59 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-30 Yes, I see, that's the thing to focus on: the proportion of discomfort to total labor time is small. And I do recall that relaxation is attainable between contractions depending on which stage of labor. The chart and proportions presented here are representing active labor. How does a woman find any way to relax during transition, or does she? And yes, I agree, women are strong! Yes, I see, that’s the thing to focus on: the proportion of discomfort to total labor time is small. And I do recall that relaxation is attainable between contractions depending on which stage of labor. The chart and proportions presented here are representing active labor. How does a woman find any way to relax during transition, or does she? And yes, I agree, women are strong!

]]> Comment on Can You Spare Seven Minutes? A Great Coping Technique for Labor by Sharon Muza, New Moon Birth http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/07/can-you-spare-five-minutes-a-great-coping-technique/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Sharon Muza, New Moon Birth Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:08:18 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-29 Julie, i don't think it is about lying down, or sleeping! I think it is an awareness that the pain of the ctx will come and go, and you will get a break and during that break youl allow yourself to relax and rest deeply as much as YOU can! This was just this woman's particular image that she used to get through labor! I like to think that the take away point, is that peak discomfort in total time will be small compared to the entire time of labor! Women are strong! So Strong! Julie,

i don’t think it is about lying down, or sleeping! I think it is an awareness that the pain of the ctx will come and go, and you will get a break and during that break youl allow yourself to relax and rest deeply as much as YOU can! This was just this woman’s particular image that she used to get through labor! I like to think that the take away point, is that peak discomfort in total time will be small compared to the entire time of labor! Women are strong! So Strong!

]]> Comment on Can You Spare Seven Minutes? A Great Coping Technique for Labor by Julie http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/07/can-you-spare-five-minutes-a-great-coping-technique/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Julie Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:24:58 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-28 I love this as a concept, but I'm challenged by how it actually works in practice. I understand that this particular woman was successful with it, so that bodes well for other laboring moms. The specific part that I'm having trouble with is how to lie down to take advantage of the non-peak minutes. The energetic move from laboring position (whatever that might be) to corpse pose is one thing. And then, how do you get to sleep so fast before the arrival of the next contraction? Perhaps I'm extrapolating "rest" into "sleep" mistakenly. Perhaps 45 minutes of intermittent rest is still of great value at this stage. I really would like to understand this so I might use it at my next birth. I love this as a concept, but I’m challenged by how it actually works in practice. I understand that this particular woman was successful with it, so that bodes well for other laboring moms. The specific part that I’m having trouble with is how to lie down to take advantage of the non-peak minutes. The energetic move from laboring position (whatever that might be) to corpse pose is one thing. And then, how do you get to sleep so fast before the arrival of the next contraction? Perhaps I’m extrapolating “rest” into “sleep” mistakenly. Perhaps 45 minutes of intermittent rest is still of great value at this stage. I really would like to understand this so I might use it at my next birth.

]]> Comment on Can You Spare Seven Minutes? A Great Coping Technique for Labor by Cortney http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/07/can-you-spare-five-minutes-a-great-coping-technique/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Cortney Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:52:38 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-27 THIS is amazing! Adding it to my toolbox as well. Thanks for the fantastic information, as usual. THIS is amazing! Adding it to my toolbox as well. Thanks for the fantastic information, as usual.

]]> Comment on Keep Your Pants On! by Nicole http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/06/keep-your-pants-on/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Nicole Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:46:55 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=191#comment-26 Thanks for the ping back!!! Thanks for the ping back!!!

]]> Comment on The Transparency in Maternity Care Project: The Birth Survey results are available!!! by Sharon Muza, New Moon Birth http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/04/the-transparency-in-maternity-care-project-the-birth-survey-results-are-available/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Sharon Muza, New Moon Birth Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:15:12 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=170#comment-25 Taken from THe Birth Survey press release: "The Birth Survey is an ongoing project. In the summer of 2009, free-text responses will be displayed on the website, and in 2010, detailed information on patients' experiences with prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum care will be added to the website as searchable custom reports." I think this will be useful to see actual comments, recognizing that this is someone's opinion! But get enough opinions, and it starts to carry some weight. In terms of Interventions, you can go here http://www.thebirthsurvey.com/dev/Results/learn_start.shtml to find state by state information, some which is readily available. Many hospitals do not release this information, but if you click on your state, you will find what info is available and where! And also, you can become a birth survey ambassador, and help them encourage hospitals to release this data and make it obtainable to the public! Transparency in Maternity Care! Sharon Taken from THe Birth Survey press release: “The Birth Survey is an ongoing project. In the summer of 2009, free-text responses will be displayed on the website, and in 2010, detailed information on patients’ experiences with prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum care will be added to the website as searchable custom reports.”

I think this will be useful to see actual comments, recognizing that this is someone’s opinion! But get enough opinions, and it starts to carry some weight.

In terms of Interventions, you can go here http://www.thebirthsurvey.com/dev/Results/learn_start.shtml to find state by state information, some which is readily available. Many hospitals do not release this information, but if you click on your state, you will find what info is available and where! And also, you can become a birth survey ambassador, and help them encourage hospitals to release this data and make it obtainable to the public! Transparency in Maternity Care! Sharon

]]> Comment on The Transparency in Maternity Care Project: The Birth Survey results are available!!! by Jenn http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/04/the-transparency-in-maternity-care-project-the-birth-survey-results-are-available/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Jenn Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:27:34 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=170#comment-24 Will more info be released in the future? Like intervention rates? Because right now all that is showing for my area is "were you satisfied, would you go the again, would you reccommend it?" Will more info be released in the future? Like intervention rates? Because right now all that is showing for my area is “were you satisfied, would you go the again, would you reccommend it?”

]]> Comment on The Waiting Game by Beth http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/04/the-waiting-game/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Beth Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:35:45 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=163#comment-23 Hi Sharon! Just wanted you to know that I came across your website and blog for the first time tonight and am super impressed! You've been busy! Hi Sharon! Just wanted you to know that I came across your website and blog for the first time tonight and am super impressed! You’ve been busy!

]]> Comment on The Waiting Game by Deb http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/04/the-waiting-game/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Deb Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:39:33 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=163#comment-22 Sharon, I love the perspective on what you write , and as a doula I know the waiting game...... And as I know you these women are blessed to have you Sharon,
I love the perspective on what you write , and as a doula I know the waiting game…… And as I know you these women are blessed to have you

]]> Comment on Birth Trauma? A great online resource is there to help! by Kelly Klein http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/03/birth-trauma-a-great-online-resource-is-there-to-help/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Kelly Klein Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:34:06 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=126#comment-14 Sharon, Thank you so much for posting this invaluable resource! Trauma in birth- whatever type or degree- needs to be validated and supported. What a great resource!! Hope you are well! K Sharon,
Thank you so much for posting this invaluable resource! Trauma in birth- whatever type or degree- needs to be validated and supported. What a great resource!!

Hope you are well!
K

]]> Comment on "You Need To Be Induced NOW!" Update… by Katie http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/03/you-need-to-be-induced-now-update/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Katie Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:51:26 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=140#comment-21 Knowledge is power. Congrats to this couple for holding their ground! I'm really alarmed at how our traditional medical system keeps birthing mothers in the dark about some of the most important parts of the birthing process. Hooray for Sharon and her continuing efforts to turn on the bright lights! :) Knowledge is power. Congrats to this couple for holding their ground! I’m really alarmed at how our traditional medical system keeps birthing mothers in the dark about some of the most important parts of the birthing process. Hooray for Sharon and her continuing efforts to turn on the bright lights! :)

]]> Comment on Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness…Or Is It??? by Katie http://www.newmoonbirth.com/2009/03/cleanliness-is-next-to-godlinessor-is-it/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Katie Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:38:38 +0000 http://newmoonbirth.wordpress.com/?p=131#comment-18 Great post, Sharon! We were lucky in that the hospital where we birthed didn't pressure us to bathe the baby. We wiped the residual goo out of his hair ourselves with a wet washcloth and once we got him home, we didn't give him a full-on bath until he was nearly a month old. He simply wasn't dirty! He was a little befuddled by his first bath, but did seem to enjoy the experience, and he has loved baths ever since. I bathe him about once a week now, and he completely enjoys it. There's no bathtime fussing, ever! Great post, Sharon! We were lucky in that the hospital where we birthed didn’t pressure us to bathe the baby. We wiped the residual goo out of his hair ourselves with a wet washcloth and once we got him home, we didn’t give him a full-on bath until he was nearly a month old. He simply wasn’t dirty! He was a little befuddled by his first bath, but did seem to enjoy the experience, and he has loved baths ever since. I bathe him about once a week now, and he completely enjoys it. There’s no bathtime fussing, ever!

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