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• Joint Commission

  Posted on December 19, 2012 by Betsy in Uncategorized.

  The Joint Commission Press Release (November 30, 2012)-For hospitals with 1,100 or more births per year, the perinatal care measure set will become the mandatory fifth measure set. The Joint Commission chose the perinatal care measure set because of the high volume of births in the United States (four million per year) and because it [...]

  
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• Baby Deaths Linked to Additive

  Posted on September 20, 2012 by Betsy in Breastfeeding, Uncategorized.

  Seven babies died after being fed an additive used to help thicken infant formula or breast milk, U.S. regulators said.

  
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• American Academy of Pediatrics in support of banning formula bags

  Posted on July 27, 2012 by Betsy in Uncategorized.

  News article – AAP passes resolution to limit formula marketing July 26, 2012 Elk Grove Village, IL- The American Academy of Pediatrics has passed a Resolution advising pediatricians “not to provide formula company gift bags, coupons, and industry-authored handouts to the parents of newborns And infants in office and clinic settings.” The resolution, passed last [...]

  
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• Maternal Deaths on the Rise in U.S.

  Posted on May 13, 2010 by Betsy in Uncategorized.

  Despite International Decline, Maternal Deaths a Growing Concern in U.S.

  
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• Tenth Month Vision

  Posted on October 4, 2009 by Betsy in Uncategorized.

  Tenth Month Doula Services has been around since 1994.  Over the years, doulas have become more well known and have been in the news more and more.   In 1994, in South Florida there were no doula services.  Many hospitals were hesitant to make referrals. 

  
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