No need for women to fast in labour

NEW YORK (Reuters Health, Megan Brooks) - There is no reason why pregnant women at low risk for complications during delivery should be denied fluids and food during labor, a new Cochrane research review concludes. (January 20, 2010)

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Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth

 
Edmonton Area Midwives
Birth Options - Midwives and Midwifery

Following is a list of registered midwives practicing in the Edmonton area.

The Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth strongly recommends that you interview any potential caregiver, including a midwife, before engaging their services. If you need help or suggestions preparing for an interview, please contact ASAC at 780-425-7993.

 

Kerstin Gafvels Westside Midwives, 780-571-1101  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Joanna Greenhalgh Westside Midwives, 780-571-1101  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marie Tutt Westside Midwives, 780-571-1101  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cathy Harness: Joy Spring Midwifery Care;  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Heidi Coughlin:  Joy Spring Midwifery Care;  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Barbara Scriver: Midwifery Care Partners; 780-490-5383  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gaelyn Anderson: Beginnings Midwifery; 780-490-0906  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Megan Dusterhoft: Beginnings Midwifery; 780-490-0906  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Note: The Shared Care Maternity program, previously running at the Westview Health Centre in Stony Plain, will no longer be operating as of January 2010.  Noreen Walker and Maureen Fath will continue to practise in our community.

Noreen Walker: Passages Midwifery,  780-968-2784  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Maureen Fath:Westside Midwives, 780-571-1101  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Midwives are registered health professionals who offer comprehensive care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. They provide counselling, education and emotional support which allows a woman and her partner to make informed choices thereby maintaining control of decisions in this healthy experience. The midwife, woman and her partner develop a trusting relationship which prepares them for the challenge of welcoming this new baby into the family.  If you need more information please contact the Alberta Association of Midwives 780-425-5464 or visit www.albertamidwives.com.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 March 2010 07:20 )