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Archive for July, 2009

A new Cochrane review finds that remaining upright or walking around during the first stage of labor may be associated with shorter labor and less use of epidural analgesia. Due to concerns in other studies about adverse effects on mothers and fetuses of supine position in labor, the authors recommend not lying on the back for extended periods. Read the abstract and plain language summary.

Hi and welcome to our first blog post. While we realize that there is a lot of information already available on our website we wanted a more interactive plateform answer some of the most commonly asked questions and to get comments on topics close to our hearts. This blog will also feature my (Sally’s) journey to becoming a greener parent, with all its challenges and triumphs.