Laura's Intro.

[Laura L Cochran]

Hi Everyone,
I've been lurking for several weeks now (on the Yahoo group) and I
guess it's finally time to say hello!
I'm a student midwife in southeastern PA. I have a 'part-time'
apprenticeship in central PA (when I can get there, but it's a 4 hour
drive!) and a volunteer position at a local birth center (where I a
lucky enough that one of the midwives lets me attend births when I'm
around). We have two mamas in labor here at the BC right now!
I'm also just starting a doula service in the area. My website will be
up soon, and I can't wait to share it.
I don't have any children of my own yet, but they are certainly in the
plans! My boyfriend and I plan on getting married within the next two
to three years... but right now life is busy and I'm getting enough
enjoyment from the babies I help into the world.
I've enjoyed all of the information you all have shared recently, and I
can't wait to get to know some of you.
Talk to you all soon.
Laura L Cochran

[Laura L Cochran]

Hi Everyone,
I've been lurking for several weeks now (on the Yahoo group) and I
guess it's finally time to say hello!
I'm a student midwife in southeastern PA. I have a 'part-time'
apprenticeship in central PA (when I can get there, but it's a 4 hour
drive!) and a volunteer position at a local birth center (where I a
lucky enough that one of the midwives lets me attend births when I'm
around). We have two mamas in labor here at the BC right now!
I'm also just starting a doula service in the area. My website will be
up soon, and I can't wait to share it.
I don't have any children of my own yet, but they are certainly in the
plans! My boyfriend and

I've enjoyed all of the information you all have shared recently, and

I'm excited to participate.

[Barbara Harper]

Welcome, Laura.  I am glad you decided to "speak up."  It will be great to read your insights from a student perspective.
Fresh new eyes, as it were.

Ask your questions from the "old ladies" like me and Ronnie and Zuki.
(speaking for myself ladies  not that I consider you OLD, but just experienced.)

Blessings,
Barbara

[zuki lavin]

Welcome Laura!

I am also a student midwife, have been for almost 20 years now, and hope this waterbirth list helps you on your path!

 

Zuki

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[Regine Marton MS CNM]

Hello!!!!

 

welcome,  I am a midwife in Atlanta Ga,,, we have only one birthing center In Ga near Savannah.... Since I gave up on the hospital Ob Policie, I am trying to build up groups of pregnant ladies in the water.. I hooked up with a Local CPM to start follow up Homebirth and getting into the groove..

I had  the opportunity to  do a few hospital water births, But it is very limiting either b/c of the local protocols or the nursing staff who do not always understand basic principles of NB physiology .
 I know that Barbara is touring the hospitals as Often as she can, but sometimes the nurse manager is tied up herself with the  OB board.... so difficult to change mentalities..

 

Ginny

 

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Regine Marton MS CNM