I finished another project I am so excited about! I wanted to put to pictures these 20 ACOG statements that came out in March with the goal to avoid a woman's first cesarean. Now some asked why the images didn't exactly match the recommendations. All I could reply back with was, some of these things, you wouldn't want to see in pictures, either because they would be boring, or because they would be graphic. But more to the truth is, I wanted the pictures to represent patience...we need to be more patient with labor. We need to give moms and babies more time to perform this task. I am so grateful to all the families, doulas, and photographers who shared pictures with me -- the response was overwhelming. Because the focus is on preventing the initial cesarean birth, I am pleased that some of these moms are shown laboring toward what ended up being successful VBACs! Patience is the key. Many of these are based on evidence that shows with more time, a woman can birth vaginally. And speaking of time -- research shows it can take 10-17 years before new evidence is implemented into practice. If we familiarize ourselves with these new recommendations, we can be the driving force behind ensuring the care we receive is current when our caregiver might still be doing things out of habit, comfort, or custom. Let's spread the word! ![]() Pin these! Help raise awareness and get this information out there into the hands of the families that need it. The goal is to educate families, so they can enter into their providers' offices knowing what ACOG now recommends. ![]() Stay tuned for August's adventures in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Like my Facebook page for resources that can be used by educators, doulas, and of course, breastfeeding mothers!
12 Comments
7/16/2014 12:30:19 am
This is lovely, and informative, all rolled into one! You've done a wonderful job, Stacie. Thanks for sharing!
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Stacie
7/20/2014 01:33:02 pm
I appreciate that you took the time to comment :). I hope they are useful to you.
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7/17/2014 06:23:05 am
LOVE this! Thanks for putting your time, heart, and soul into such a worthy project. Will definitely be sharing this.
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Stacie
7/20/2014 01:34:06 pm
Thank you for your kind words :). I wanted a way these could be understood by families so application could be easier.
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Kelli
7/19/2014 04:54:58 am
Can we purchase these in poster format to hang in hospitals/clinics? How much would they be?
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Stacie
7/20/2014 01:34:45 pm
I am looking into this. There might need to be some changes due to picture resolutions. I will let you know.
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8/11/2014 01:24:04 pm
My ICAN chapter would like to have a few sets in a 4x6 format for mamas seeking VBACs to be able to bring in with them to appts with their docs, etc. Is that possible? PLease keep us posted?
Miriam D. Hughes, CNM, WHNP_BC
9/3/2014 11:36:07 am
If you decide to sell prints of these please, please, please let me know!
Laura
7/23/2014 02:26:57 am
Can you make the photos available individually, so they could be posted to facebook one at a time?
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Stacie
7/23/2014 03:52:53 am
I believe they can be individually shared via the Pinterest link?
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Stacie, this is so beautiful! I think you might want to create a PowerPoint that includes all these for use as a teaching tool. I know I would LOVE to have use of these photos to provide continuing education in my area. Please let me know if you decide to do that, as I want to support your work.
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