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  • Re: Wise words re:- Vit k??

    I also inform parents and let them decide. Most opt not to do the shot. I keep thinking that Mother Nature did not make a huge mistake by having babies born with low vitamin K. There is a reason but we don't know it yet. Perhaps it makes reabsorbing the blood from birth bruising easier? Assists circulation...
    Posted to Midwife Chat (Forum) by herbwyfe on 06-12-2009
  • Re: Dear Pres. Obama---want to save millions in obstetrics?

    I'm a bit wary of "midwifery model of care" these days because it can mean midwives getting absorbed by the medical system and practising exactly the same way as the drs. I would like to see registered midwives in my province (BC, Canada) doing my four suggestions above. Unfortunately,...
    Posted to Midwife Chat (Forum) by GloriaLemay on 02-12-2009
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