June 2002 |
Birth Announcements Rosemary McCormick and Erik Fedor are proud to announce the birth of their son, Patrick Charles Fedor. Patrick was born April 09, 2002 at 6:56 PM. He weighed 7lbs 4ozs and measured 19 1/2 inches long. A very special Thank You to Sandy for all of her support and encouragement during the labor and delivery of our son. Grindstone, Pennsylvania Laura Elizabeth Hone was born April 28, 2002 sy 2:27 AM and was capably delivered by Gretchen, the tiredless. She (Laura not Gretchen) weighed 7lbs 11oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. She joined brothers Chris 14, Brian 12, Sam 5 and Matthew 2 1/2 and sisters Angela 9 and Maria 7. Welcome to the family Apollo, Pennsylvania Adam and Wendy Duke are delighted to announce the birth of their second child, Amber Marie on May 6, 2002. Amber weighed 7 lb. 7 oz. and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed by her big sister Rachel, 2 years old. Greensburg, Pennsylvania Anthony and Renee Rotolo are happy to announce the safe and healthy arrival of their second son, Noah Christian Emanuel on December 11, 2001 at 6:13 PM. He weighed 7 lbs 4 ozs and was 21 inches long. A special thanks to Sandy who helped bring this little one into the world Somerset, Pennsylvania Monroeville
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League The monthly LaLeche Schedules for both Latrobe and Greensburg are available in our office. Ask Sue for an updated schedule Save The Trees Campaign We hope you enjoy and use the information given to you throughout your pregnancy. If you would like to donate your packet back to be recylcled to another patient after delivery, to help save the trees, you can return it at your post partum visit. The Midwifery Model of Care Women in the United States are learning that pregnancy and childbirth is a normal life event and not a disease and are finding that they and their families can benefit greatly by the care of a midwife. The Midwives Model of Care includes prenatal visits with ìhands-on" care throughout your pregnancy and right after. It can result in less chance of complication, few interventions and a healthier birth for you and your baby. Pregnancy and childbirth involves every part of you. Your feelings, hopes, fears, physical and practical needs and spiritual or religious beliefs, which can affect your pregnancy and birth. A midwife can address all of these aspects to help you give birth naturally, safely and confidently. In addition, women who experience the Midwife Model of Care, report feelings of great satisfaction and empowerment. compared to standard medical management, midwives have a fundamentally different approach to pregnancy and childbirth. Midwives provide
gentle, nurturing care that respects you, your family and your
beliefs. They feel that it is very important that you make informed
decisions regarding medical tests, recommendations and interventions.
They have a willingness to support your birth plan and include
family members and friends who want to be present at your birth.
Much freedom is provided during labor to do what helps you the
best, while Midwives provide plenty of time during office visits for one on one care. Most appointments are 30 minutes long. This allows for meaningful discussion to help you explore and resolve fears and concerns that you and your family may have. Much attention is given to developing a trusting and nurturing relationship with their patients so they can help you to labor and give birth naturally and safely. Midwives are well known for the abundance of information provided to their patients. Many practices offer a patient library. Information is available about pregnancy, birth and the newborn and breastfeeding. Suggestions are continually being given to help you take care of yourself and the baby with encouragement to maintain good nutrition and to make healthy lifestyle decisions. Information is always available on any recommended tests, procedures or treatments, so that you can make informed choices regarding your care. During your pregnancy, midwives provide regular monitoring of your health and the baby's through regular checkups to make sure you both are doing well. Not only do they educate you about a normal vaginal delivery, but also help you plan for any unexpected emergencies. If you should develop medical conditions which makes your care high risk, midwives will refer you to the appropriate health care provider. When you are receiving care from a midwife, you are helped in discovering your own body's ability to give birth, in its own way and in its own time. No routine treatment is provided or no arbitrary time tables established, as these may interfere with your body's ability to labor and give birth. Midwifery care is truly individualized. You are supported for doing the work of giving birth. Rather than have someone deliver the baby, you are empowered to give birth to your own baby yourself. Midwives suggest many ways to help their patients cope with the discomfort of labor. They have found that encouragement, massage, relaxation, laboring in water, changing position and other approaches are very effective. These all help and encourage the process of labor to help you give birth to your baby gently and lovingly. Midwives stay with their patients during labor. They provide attentive, sensitive care and emotional support in tune with their needs throughout labor. Research has shown that having a sympathetic female companion with you throughout labor and delivery reduces the chance of complications. The word "midwife" means "with women", which means that your midwife is with you and mothers the mother. Care from a midwife does not stop at birth. Midwives provide post partum care and help with breastfeeding. Along with prenatal care, midwives also provide well women gynecological care and pre-conception counseling. How to Prevent
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Night I hope you have enjoyed this edition of Woman To Woman. All articles and stories are the opinions of the author. If you would like to contribute a birth story or announcement, ìHow They Have Grownî announcement, article or would like to announce a community event, call Sue at 724-527-9159 or e mail her at susanklosky@hotmail.com Have a Great Summer!!! The Staff of Family
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