Sunday Surf from Mothers of Change

Hobo Mama has a tradition of posting a weekly link up post, with links to articles, websites, and blogs which may be of interest to her readers.  She calls it her "Sunday Surf" and it is a remarkable idea which we may adopt on Sundays as well!  This is our first edition.  Enjoy, and happy Sunday to all of our Mothers of Change families...

Mama Birth posted an incredible birth story of a third time momma who delivered her 11 lb 12 oz baby at home~her second VBAC.  A beautiful story, and definitely a confidence booster for any woman suspected to be carrying a 'large baby!' 

Science & Sensibility published an article on bed rest during pregnancy, as a treatment for obstetrical problems.  It was a very interesting take on an ancient practice that persists today, despite lack of sufficient evidence that it improves outcomes for women or babies.  This was surprising and counter intuitive; any of us who has been pregnant can attest to the advantages of rest.  However, it appears that research concludes too much of a good thing is harmful after all.

Dr Michael Klein, a Canadian researcher in the field of obstetrics published a study in The Journal of Perinatal Education reporting that pregnant women are not adequately informed regarding evidence surrounding birth practices.  Giving Birth With Confidence explores the results of this study.  Are you informed?  Get the facts!

Is the natural birth movement sexist?  Mom's Tinfoil Hat dives into what is natural childbirth, anyway? in this intelligent post.

The final linkup this week is from Stand and Deliver.  Rixa wrote this a few weeks ago and it was very intriguing.  It is a "Currently Reading" post, one where she discusses several books on the topic of abortion and reproductive rights.  The comments are worth a read, as well.