Induced labour may double the odds of C-section

First-time mothers who have their labour induced may face a greater risk of needing a caesarean section than those who go into labour naturally, a new study finds.  June 22, 2010

 

 

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asac

Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth

 
Events
ASAC Lecture -- Nutrition, Pelvic floor health -- Oct. 6, 2010
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Join us at the ASAC office for our Fall Lecture Series (previously held at the public library).  Lectures are held on consecutive Wednesday evenings.  Our first evening in this fall series covers 2 topics:  Nutrition for fertility and pregnancy; and Pelvic floor health.

 

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Canadian Midwives conference -- Get involved!
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Wednesday, 6-7-8 October 2010 - Canadian Association of Midwives conference

The annual meeting of Canadian Midwives will be in our town…Edmonton. The theme:  The Place of Birth.  There are many ways in which you can contribute (billeting conference attendees, working for CAM at the conference, or working at ASAC's display table).  Please get involved!

Last Updated ( Monday, 23 August 2010 15:13 )
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ASAC Lecture Series, Fall 2010
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The lecture series is back!  Previously held at the public library, this time it will be held at the ASAC office, 7219 - 106 Street (side door).  Anyone interested is invited to these friendly and informal presentations.  There is always general information available about ASAC, birth options in Edmonton, midwives and related topics.  Presentations are held on consecutive Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:45 PM - No cost.   

Last Updated ( Monday, 30 August 2010 14:49 )
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Calendar of ASAC Events
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We have created a calendar of what is happening at the ASAC office/space -- playgroups, ASAC meetings, other groups' meetings at ASAC, etc.  Other ASAC events occurring at other locations appear as well -- lecture series, Birth Issues mailouts and deadlines, etc. Click here for calendar (may not work in some versions of Firefox).
Last Updated ( Friday, 17 April 2009 12:19 )
 
Film and Info Session -- Sept. 11, 2010
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ASAC's Film and Info Sessions (previously "Film and Info Nights") are back up and running. Sessions are normally scheduled to run the second Saturday of each month, 11AM, at the ASAC Office (7219 106 Street - side door).  

Last Updated ( Monday, 16 August 2010 08:45 )
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