Columbia Center     March 7–13, 2010

March at a glance

News and Happenings

“Making Your Own Baby Food” event: Recipes and Resources

On Saturday, February 6, 2010. Columbia Center childbirth educator Diane Oakland was joined by professional chefs Beth & Scott Shully, and Bridget Nagorsen from...

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Meet the Baby Doc

Choosing a doctor for your newborn is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. You’ll want someone you can trust, who is skilled and knowledgeable,...

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The Doctor Is In

by Sheldon Wasserman, MD

The Politics of Birth: What ever happened to Natural Birth?

What does politics have to do with birth? Politics is about power; birth is the natural process in which life begins. Yet, the fact that women today give birth in a hospital setting, under the care of medical professionals, raises questions.

Where does the power for making decisions about birth lie — with women or medical professionals?

Some women are concerned that the balance of power has shifted towards the medical profession. Have women given up their power to give birth as they choose?...

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