CBC posts Archive - National Partnership for Women & Families https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/ At the National Partnership, we’re all about making life better for women and families. Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:55:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://nationalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-NPWF-Logo-primary-Social-Share-1200x1200px-32x32.jpg CBC posts Archive - National Partnership for Women & Families https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/ 32 32 About https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/about/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:44:42 +0000 https://nationalpartnership.org/?post_type=childbirthconnection&p=94576 Founded in 1918 as the Maternity Center Association, Childbirth Connection is now a core program of the National Partnership for Women & Families. For nearly 100 years, we have helped develop and advance many forms of care that are now critical components of the nation’s maternity care system. More recently, we launched a long-term program […]

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]]> Resources https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/resources/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:33:46 +0000 https://nationalpartnership.org/?post_type=childbirthconnection&p=94573 With these evidence-based resources, Childbirth Connection aims to help you make informed decisions and receive care that is in line with your values and preferences. You will also find the resources below referenced throughout the website. Taking Charge of Your Maternity Care The Rights of Childbearing Women outlines a set of basic maternity rights that […]

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]]> Giving Birth https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/giving-birth/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:01:33 +0000 https://live-national-partnership-for-women-dev.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=childbirthconnection&p=92840 The decisions you make about childbirth and the maternity care that you receive can have lasting effects on your health and well-being and that of your baby and your family. Childbirth Connection is here to help you become an active participant in your maternity care by learning about your options, thinking about your goals and […]

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]]> Healthy Pregnancy https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/healthy-pregnancy/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:33:20 +0000 https://live-national-partnership-for-women-dev.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=childbirthconnection&p=92839 Where and with whom you give birth can have a major influence on your care options, the care you receive, both your and your baby’s health, and your satisfaction with your childbearing experience. That’s why it is important, early in pregnancy, to seek out a maternity care provider and birth setting that meet your goals […]

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]]> Planning Pregnancy https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/planning-pregnancy/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:11:12 +0000 https://live-national-partnership-for-women-dev.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=childbirthconnection&p=92833 Pre-pregnancy (or pre-conception) decisions make a difference for your health and your baby’s health. Simply put, the healthier you are when you become pregnant, the more likely you are to have a healthy baby. The fetus’ organs begin to form in the first few weeks of pregnancy, before you may even know that you are […]

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]]> Maternity Care https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/maternity-care/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:03:57 +0000 https://live-national-partnership-for-women-dev.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=childbirthconnection&p=92837 This website gives you information, tools and resources to become an active member of your maternity care team and active participant in your care. You may be surprised to know that being fully engaged in your maternity care can make all the difference in the care you get, your experiences and the well-being of both […]

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]]> C-section Basics https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/giving-birth/c-section/basics/ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 03:11:00 +0000 https://live-national-partnership-for-women-dev.pantheonsite.io/childbirthconnection/c-section-basics/ NOTE: For guiding care, Childbirth Connection gives priority to systematic reviews. These rigorous summaries of best available evidence are the most trustworthy way to know the benefits and harms of specific practices. There are many drug and drug-free ways to help you cope with labor pain. The benefits of some methods are better understood than […]

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]]> Research and Evidence https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/giving-birth/c-section/research-evidence/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:49:40 +0000 https://live-national-partnership-for-women-dev.pantheonsite.io/childbirthconnection/research-evidence/ NOTE: For guiding care, Childbirth Connection gives priority to systematic reviews. These rigorous summaries of best available evidence are the most trustworthy way to know the benefits and harms of specific practices. When a cesarean is truly needed, its benefits likely outweigh possible downsides. However, without a clear medical reason for cesarean birth, vaginal birth […]

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]]> Planning Ahead https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/giving-birth/c-section/planning-ahead/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:22:33 +0000 https://live-national-partnership-for-women-dev.pantheonsite.io/childbirthconnection/planning-ahead-4/ Show | Hide How will I know if I need a C-section? If your doctor or midwife suggests a C-section, chances are you have plenty of time to ask questions and find the information you need to make the decision that is right for you. Even if you are in labor, most situations are not […]

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]]> C-section Resources https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/giving-birth/c-section/resources/ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:49:00 +0000 https://live-national-partnership-for-women-dev.pantheonsite.io/childbirthconnection/c-section-resources/ General Information Caesarean Birth: Making Informed Choices is an online booklet covering all elements of C-section, from planning to recovery. Caesarean.org.uk offers information and support on many aspects of C-section and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), including articles, photos of C-section scars and a C-section birth plan. Cochrane Review fact sheet Planned Cesarean Section for […]

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