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Ultrasounds: Safety and Efficacy

May 5, 2011 By Deena 1 Comment

A conversation I had last week brought this topic to mind.  This was with a non-medical person who works with pregnant women.  I found I needed to explain to her what “valid medical reason” meant, with regard to ultrasound during pregnancy.  It also brought me to tell her of the risks of ultrasound to the […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Communication, OB, Ultrasound, Valid Medical Reason

The Dual Purpose Birth Plan

March 25, 2011 By Deena 3 Comments

Do you really need a birth plan?  What’s the purpose of it?  “Sometimes I hear that you need to have a birth plan to let them know what you want… sometimes I hear that if you have a birth plan it practically guarantees you a c-section.  So, do I write one, or not?” Birth plans […]

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Birth, Birth Plan, Childbirth, Communication, Expectations, Hospital, Labor, Pittsburgh, Pregnancy, Pregnant

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