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Looking for supportive labor and delivery nurse stories

I’ve written a lot about the importance of finding a truly supportive OB for a hospital-based birth.  But your labor and delivery (L&D) nurse plays an equally pivotal role.

From Why homebirth/HBAC:

Most births in the hospital environment are managed by L&D (labor and delivery) nurses, with your OB arriving just in time to catch [...]

The cost of getting your medical records

It’s always enlightening to get a copy of your medical records, specifically the records related to your child’s vaginal birth/cesarean section.  Often, women who are told that they needed a cesarean because their baby was in distress, find that the medical records do not reflect that diagnosis.  Moms frequently find that the “valid medical reason” [...]

Cesarean and VBAC Rates of Virginia Hospitals

I’m hoping to compile this info for all 50 states.  One more down…

http://icanofnova.org/articles/Cesarean_Rates

Physician Credential Verification by State

Want to know if your doctor has been subject to a board hearing or disciplinary note? 

Here is a link to the State Board sites for all 50 states.