Resources – Page 6 – Healthy Families Homebirth

Breech

Ways to Turn a Breech Written By: Cheryl Furer Having a breech presentation by 37 weeks happens about 3.7% of the time. It is common

Turning a Posterior Baby

Helping a Posterior Baby Turn Anterior Written By: Cheryl Furer Beginning at about 38 weeks, you and your baby should start getting ready for labor.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Written By: Cheryl Furer Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the pelvic organs is slipping down from their usual

Childproofing the Home

How to Childproof the Home by Removing Hazards Written By: Cheryl Furer Each year there are approximately 4.5 million children injured around the home in

Common Pregnancy Discomforts-Round Ligament Pain

Common Pregnancy Discomforts-Round Ligament Pain Written By: Cheryl Furer Many pregnancy discomforts can be relieved with good diet, hydration, gentle exercise, and rest. Listed below

Group B Streptococcus

Group B Streptococcus Written By: Cheryl Furer What is Group B Streptococcus?Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a variety of bacteria that is found in the

Shaken Baby and Head Trauma

Shaken Baby Syndrome/ Abusive Head Trauma Written By: Melanie Gray, a friend and colleague. Shared with permission. The primary reason for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head

Supply List Written By: Cheryl Furer Please order this birth kit from Precious Arrows:http://www.preciousarrows.com/Healthy_Families_Homebirth_Custom_Birth_Kit_p/80103-60.htm Birth:Please have all these supplies in a box or laundry basket

Registered Midwife, CHom.

“I believe in continuity of care, which means that as your midwife, I’m here to support you throughout your pregnancy, birth, up until your baby is a toddler (really!) and beyond…”