Midwifery in MA

I would like to bring your attention to an excellent discussion about "alternative birthing" that aired on RadioBoston on Friday 12/11/2009.

I must say that it seems just a little crazy to me that un-medicated, natural birth has come to be seen as "alternative"...

You can listen to the program here:
http://www.radioboston.org/shows/2009/12/11/midwifery-in-massachusetts/

And if you do listen, please leave a comment at the blog. This gives the program feedback on the importance of continuing the discussion.

Save North Shore Birth Center

I have just learned about a very serious threat to close North Shore Birth Center in Beverly, MA.

Birth centers offer women a safe and satisfying alternative to hospital birth, and home birth. North Shore Birth Center was the first in New England, and over its 28 year history, has had 7000 babies born under its roof. It is currently one of only 2 birth centers in all of Massachusetts. The births are attended by midwives.

On November 18th, Northeast Health Corporation's board of trustees will vote on a proposal to disallow births to continue at the birth center. The proposal is motivated by concern over escalting costs of operation...

SOME THINGS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN MONEY! Don't you think?

Women deserve to choose the birth experience that is right for them and their families.

A grassroots organization "The Campaign to Save the North ShoreBirth Center" is forming under the guidance of MFOM (MA Friends of Miwives).

Here are some links to learn more about how you can help in the effort to stop this closure:

• LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN http://savethenorthshorebirthcenter.wordpress.com/letter-writing-campaign/
• UPCOMING MEETINGS: http://savethenorthshorebirthcenter.wordpress.com/brainstorming-meeting-this-sunday/
• MEDIA COVERAGE: http://savethenorthshorebirthcenter.wordpress.com/in-the-news/