Comments on: Take Responsibility for Your Pregnancy http://www.indiebirth.com/take-responsibility-for-your-pregnancy/ No nonsense talk about natural birth, homebirth and more! Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:06:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Maryn Leister http://www.indiebirth.com/take-responsibility-for-your-pregnancy/comment-page-1/#comment-301 Maryn Leister Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:07:19 +0000 http://www.indiebirth.com/2007/01/28/take-responsibility-for-your-pregnancy/#comment-301 Yes, it is AMAZING, isn't it, Amber? I didn't have quite as early of a birth with my first, but she was indeed early. Typical OB care. <br>But the most important point, which I think you make, is that we need to accept whatever care we get or don't get. There is a lot of whining out there, wanting to put the blame on someone else. I know in my case, I accept whatever it is I could have done differently that may have prevented an early birth. And I took that responsibility with nutrition for my next 4 births, as you have!<br>Congratulations!!! Maybe you'll make it PAST your due date this time! Yes, it is AMAZING, isn't it, Amber? I didn't have quite as early of a birth with my first, but she was indeed early. Typical OB care.
But the most important point, which I think you make, is that we need to accept whatever care we get or don't get. There is a lot of whining out there, wanting to put the blame on someone else. I know in my case, I accept whatever it is I could have done differently that may have prevented an early birth. And I took that responsibility with nutrition for my next 4 births, as you have!
Congratulations!!! Maybe you'll make it PAST your due date this time!

]]> By: Amber http://www.indiebirth.com/take-responsibility-for-your-pregnancy/comment-page-1/#comment-300 Amber Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:16:49 +0000 http://www.indiebirth.com/2007/01/28/take-responsibility-for-your-pregnancy/#comment-300 My first son was born at 28 weeks gestation for "no reason". I saw a doctor through that pregnancy and nutrition was never a topic of discussion during my prenatal visits. <br><br>I am currently 33+ weeks pregnant with my second son and going strong WITHOUT the dozens of "interventions" (hormone shots, cervical sutures, etc.) that the doctors were insistent upon. I truly believe that this, in a major way, is due to how I have taken care of myself throughout this pregnancy. I have eaten a mostly organic (organic is hard to find sometimes) Vegan diet and been mindful of the supplements and herbal teas I have used to ensure maximum health for baby and I. <br><br>Also wanted to mention: I have seen 3 different OBs (at three different practices in two different states) and a midwife (shadow care) during this pregnancy. At NO POINT did ANY of the doctors even mention nutrition/supplements/exercise/weight gain or anything of the sort to me. During my first consultation phone call with my wonderful Midwife nutrition was the main topic! And, it continues to be the major focus of my prenatal care. <br><br>I agree that not all premature births can be avoided... but I am certain that many of them can be prevented by educating moms on proper nutrition before and during pregnancy. <br><br>Thank you for a wonderful article. :) My first son was born at 28 weeks gestation for “no reason”. I saw a doctor through that pregnancy and nutrition was never a topic of discussion during my prenatal visits.

I am currently 33+ weeks pregnant with my second son and going strong WITHOUT the dozens of “interventions” (hormone shots, cervical sutures, etc.) that the doctors were insistent upon. I truly believe that this, in a major way, is due to how I have taken care of myself throughout this pregnancy. I have eaten a mostly organic (organic is hard to find sometimes) Vegan diet and been mindful of the supplements and herbal teas I have used to ensure maximum health for baby and I.

Also wanted to mention: I have seen 3 different OBs (at three different practices in two different states) and a midwife (shadow care) during this pregnancy. At NO POINT did ANY of the doctors even mention nutrition/supplements/exercise/weight gain or anything of the sort to me. During my first consultation phone call with my wonderful Midwife nutrition was the main topic! And, it continues to be the major focus of my prenatal care.

I agree that not all premature births can be avoided… but I am certain that many of them can be prevented by educating moms on proper nutrition before and during pregnancy.

Thank you for a wonderful article. :)

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