Local Care Midwifery, PLLC

The Pregnancy Workout with Debra Goodman Winter Registration

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +0000

This world needs strong mommas. If you are pregnant, consider joining Debra Goodman's Pregnancy Workout. Do it for you, for your baby and for your midwife. :-)

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Registration Is Going On Now For The Pregnancy Workout Winter 2 Session
The Pregnancy Workout with Debra Goodman, MSPTThis is the ultimate prenatal/postpartum fitness program. In this class, women will learn the fundamental exercises to feel great during and after pregnancy. Women will stay fit during pregnancy, prepare for labor and delivery, and learn rehab skills for postpartum. This class addresses the physical aspects of childbirth education and should not be missed!

Time: Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 pm

Date: Winter 2 Session: 3/7/12--4/18/12 (no class 4/11)
Spring Session: 5/2/12--6/13/12 (no class 5/16)

Location: 17 Computer Drive East, #17A, Albany, NY 12205

Cost: $150   Space is limited.

To Register:  www.debragoodman.com or (518) 944-0314

Safety Alerts for Human Medical Products Lo/Ovral-28 (Norgestrel/EthinylEstradiol) Tablets: Recall - Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:00 +0000

Below is information from the FDA about some lots of Lo-Ovral 28 that were mispackaged. If you are taking Lo-Ovral 28, check your lot numbers, use a back-up method if needed and get some new pill packs.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM

www.localcaremidwifery.com

www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Safety Alerts for Human Medical Products Lo/Ovral-28 (Norgestrel/EthinylEstradiol) Tablets: Recall - Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets

LCM Moms & More February 1, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:46:00 +0000

LCM Moms & More Group -Meeting this week

The LCM Moms & More Group meets twice a month.

The First Wednesday and the Third

Wednesday
of every month.

Drop in for tea, conversation, parenting support and cute baby viewing!

All are welcome -moms, dads, grandparents, parents-to-be, midwives, babies, kids. If you want to join us, we want to have you!

Meeting at: The Guild House of St Paul's Church

23 State St.

Troy, NY 12180

Meeting from: 2 PM to 4 PM

Meeting dates: Wednesday February 1

Wednesday February 15

Wednesday March 7

Wednesday March 21

Click for here a map and to customize directions.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Britax "Chaperone" Carseat Recall

noreply@blogger.com (Local Care Midwifey, PLLC) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:45:00 +0000

The carseat manufacturer Britax is recalling over 14,000 of its "Chaperone" carseats due to a defect with the safety harness that may not properly restrain a child in the event of a motor vehicle collision. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is unaware of any injuries due to the defects in these seats manufactured from September 2010 to April 2011, owners of these seats should contact Britax at 1(888) 427-4829 or at www.britaxusa.com.

Britax will be giving consumers and retailers a remedy kit to ensure the harness adjuster is securely attached by February 6, 2012, and will continue to replace seats with detached harness adjusters until that date.

For more information including model numbers of the affected seats, visit the NHTSA website and read their press release concerning this recall here.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Ruby Viola

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:51:00 +0000

Sleep sweetly now, Baby Ruby. Sleep and dream and nurse and then sleep some more. Grow big and strong because your little 'big' sister is ready planning games for you both to play. Welcome, Ruby Viola!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Nola Maeve

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:58:00 +0000

Welcome, Baby Nola Maeve.
We are so glad to see you!
Oh, Life is good.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:10:00 +0000

Save the Date!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012,

the new Business of Being Born DVD,

Explore Your Options is being shown,

free of charge, at the New Lebanon Library at 6:30.

See you there!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

February 28th 2012 - 6:30 PM

New Lebanon, NY

Showing: Explore Your Options

Please join Michelle Doyle, CNM and BirthNet NY for a screening of “Explore Your Options: Doulas, Birth Centers and C-Sections.”

This is a free screening, sponsored by BirthNet NY.

New Lebanon Library

550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY

LCM by the NUmbers: 2009-Present, All inclusive Cesarean Birth Rate

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:06:00 +0000

This week, we have been presenting Local Care Midwifery's MANA Stat data. For a practice's delivery rates, MANA Stats only counts clients who start labor with a practice. This means that women who transfer to a hospital practice because a medical condition such as extreme high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia or for an induction due to extreme post dates are not included. Both emotionally and intellectually, it seems to us that all clients in that are under our care when delivery or induction is indicated should 'count' in the statistics. We call this the inclusive delivery rate.

SInce our start in 2009, LCM has had a total of 5 Cesarian births for all of our clients. This gives us an inclusive Cesarian rate of 7%, or conversely, a vaginal delivery rate of 93%. This puts us well within the World Health Organization's recommended C/S rate of 5-15%. This show that evidenced base midwifery care is alive and well in the Capital District of NY. It goes without saying that our moms, partners and babies that need a hospital birth, whether for a vaginal or surgical birth, still have LCM beside them the whole way, for labor, birth and especially for postpartum care.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

LCM by the NUmbers: 2009 to Present, Waterbirth

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:18:00 +0000

Our series continues with land versus water

From 2009 to the present, 20% of LCM moms have had water births.The rest, birthed on land.

Birth is good,whether initially into water or air. Thanks to all of you for choosing such loving starts for your babies.

MANA Stats does not track use of water in labor, they just track the births that actually occur in water. From observation, I can tell you that the majority of LCM moms spend some amount of time in water during their labors. That might be a quick and refreshing shower, a long tub soak, or, hours and hours in a dedicated labor/birth tub.

May all babies be born into loving hands... K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM www.localcaremidwifery.com www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

LCM By the Numbers: 2009 to Present, First-Time and Experienced Moms

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:48:00 +0000

Midwives' Alliance of North America Statistics Project (MANA Stats) is a wonderful tool for understanding and tracking practice outcomes. Local Care Midwifery, PLLC provides evidenced based care and tracks that care with MANA Stats.

Ready for more good news? Evidence-based care works!

Since our inception, Local Care Midwifery, PLLC has cared for women having their first baby and women having later babies.

According to MANA Stats, LCM's first-time moms have a 91% vaginal birth rate and a 78.3% home birth rate. Wow!

With LCM's experienced moms, the vaginal and the home birth rate are both 100%. Incredible!

The caveat here is that women who do not start labor under the care of LCM are not counted in these MANA stats. For example, there is one dear LCM mom who transferred to a hospital practice at 42 1/2 weeks of pregnancy. She had an induction and a lovely vaginal delivery of her second child at the hospital with Michelle Doyle at her side. She had planned a home birth and transferred prior to starting labor. The inclusion of this data gives LCM's experienced moms a 100% vaginal delivery rate and a 97.6% home birth rate. Not too shabby!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

LCM By the Numbers: 2009 to Present Total Vaginal Rates

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:30:00 +0000

Ta, da! Local Care Midwifery's data input to Midwife Alliance of North America Statistics Project (MANA Stats) is complete:

From August 2009 to December 2011, 98.4% of our clients that started labor with us, had vaginal births.
That is a 1.6% Cesarean section rate. Wow!

Also, 93.8% of our clients that started labor with us had the planned home birth that they were hoping for. Amazing!

Since our beginning in 2009, LCM has provided high quality, compassionate midwifery care for women and birthing families of the Capital District. This claim is supported by data, MANA's cold, hard, prospective data.

Thanks to all the women, families (including my own) and the wonderful midwife assistants that have helped make this possible.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:14:00 +0000

Time again to sign up for the wonderful Debra Goodman's Pregnancy and Postpartum classes. Work that core and protect your pelvic floor!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Registration Is Going On Now For:
The Pregnancy Workout Winter Sessions AND Now Offering Prenatal/Postpartum Pilates

The Pregnancy Workout with Debra Goodman, MSPTThis is the ultimate prenatal/postpartum fitness program. In this class, women will learn the fundamental exercises to feel great during and after pregnancy. Women will stay fit during pregnancy, prepare for labor and delivery, and learn rehab skills for postpartum. This class addresses the physical aspects of childbirth education and should not be missed!

Time: Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 pm
Date: Winter 1 Session: 1/11/12--2/22/12 (no class 1/25)

Winter 2 Session: 3/7/12--4/18/12 (no class 4/11)

Spring Session: 5/2/12--6/13/12 (no class 5/16)

Location: 17 Computer Drive East, #17A, Albany, NY 12205
Cost: $150, Space is limited.
To Register: www.debragoodman.com or (518) 944-0314

Prenatal/Postpartum PilatesIn this day time class, women will learn safe exrecises for the whole body. Exercises will help women minimize pain issues brought on by pregnancy and postpartum as well as address issues like urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and core weakness. Come check it out!

Time: Monday, 1:00-1:55pm

Date: Winter 1 Session: 1/2/12--2/13/12 (No class 1/23)

Winter 2 Session: 2/20/12--3/26/12

Location: 17 Computer Drive East, #17A, Albany, NY 12205
Cost: $120, Space is limited.
To Register: www.debragoodman.com or (518) 944-0314

Baby Nathaniel Gray

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Some Christmas presents are meant to be unwrapped a little early, and this family is very excited about their gift. Welcome Nathaniel Gray!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM

www.localcaremidwifery.com

www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Phoebe True

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:28:00 +0000

Sweet as a bird's morning song, fresh as new frost, this little girl is a blessing to behold. Thank you for joining us Earthside, Phoebe True.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Meghan Camille

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:12:00 +0000

Baby Meghan has stories to tell and a wonderful big sister to listen to her tales. What is it like being born, little Meghan? Tell us your story!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Casper and Baby Rufus

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:48:00 +0000

Sometimes babies actually arrive on their due date. Sometimes babies even arrive in pairs. Casper David and Rufus Maurits arrived together, right on time and moved directly into the heart of their family. Welcome little ones!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Rufus Maurits

Casper David

Everyone!

There were five in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over!"

LCM Moms and Dads Meeting Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Local Care Midwifey, PLLC) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:14:00 +0000

Time again: we are a group of moms, dads, pregnant women, kids, babies, and more that meet monthly to enjoy and support each other.

Meetings are the first Wens and third Friday of the month, from 10-12.

Generally, we meet at The Guild House in Troy on State Street at the corner of Church Street (alley).

This month's Wednesday is tomorrow. For this meeting, we are gathering at Victoria K's. Call or email me offline for address and directions.

Email kmdoyle@me.com

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

YWCA Donation Drive

noreply@blogger.com (Local Care Midwifey, PLLC) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:24:00 +0000

Earlier this month Local Care Midwifery's midwife, K. Michelle Doyle, was honored in the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region's Resourceful Women's Awards in the Health and Human Services category. Coming from so many different walks of life, resources in their community in so many unique and wonderful ways, the women honored at the YWCA's Resourceful Women's luncheon this year represent the best of what a community can aspire to be. They show us what we as as a community can become when we offer what we have and find that when added together the total of our shared resources is so much greater than the sum of its parts. We are blessed and honored to have so many women in our community willing to reach out and make a difference in the lives of countless others, and are particularly blessed to find such an individual in our midwife, Michelle.

At this time of year, the YWCA sponsors the Adopt-A-Family donation drive to meet the needs of the families that whom the YMCA exists to serve this Holiday season. Local Care Midwifery is participating in this effort and welcomes any donation to help make the holidays a little bit brighter and warmer for families in the Capital District. Donations such as warm coats, toys, clothing, gently used items and cash donations are greatly appreciated at this time to make a meaningful difference to these women, children and families that are served by the YWCA.

To participate, please bring any donations to the main office at Local Care Midwifery by 12/16. Thank you in advance to all those who are able to participate!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Julian

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:51:00 +0000

What do you dream about, Baby Julian? Momma dancing, Daddy singing and kittens playing in the sun? Welcome Earthside, little one. May all of your sweet dreams come true.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Hazel

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:35:00 +0000

Born on the night of the Full Frost Moon, this little baby has snuggled warmly right into her daddy's heart. Welcome, Earth-side Hazel Moon!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Shelby

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000

In loving hands, life is good!
Welcome Baby Shelby Alexander

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Daisy Matilda Freeborn Sheppard aka “Tillie”

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

With a name as long as a summer day and a face as full as a harvest moon, Daisy Matilda Freeborn Sheppard (plus a surname) is ..... well look, see and decide for yourself.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com
www.pregnancyproject.com

Two hours new

Four days old

Capital District Children deserve Pediatric Care, even in hospitals

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:27:00 +0000

Please support Erika Groff and all babies and children of the Capital District. We NEED family centered, child centered pediatric care in hospitals. As of last week, we lost that. The pediatric unit at St Mary's hospital in Troy closed; Samaritan Hospital no longer has a Peds floor, neither does St Peter's. Family centered care is good for babies, children, their parents and the community. Please consider signing the iPetition, and emailing the CEOs of Seton Health, Northeast Health and St Peter's Health. Our little ones are precious; they deserve specialized care.

Below is a link to iPetition concerning this issue.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Please sign our petition for family centered, kid friendly hospital pediatric care in the Capital District:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stpeterspartnerspediatriccare/

Baby Hannah Faith

noreply@blogger.com (TroyMidwife) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:01:00 +0000

Faith is at the center of this family's life and of their new daughter's name, Hannah Faith.
Welcome Earthside, Sweet Hannah.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Congratulations to Michelle!!

noreply@blogger.com (Local Care Midwifey, PLLC) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Local Care Midwifery, PLLC is proud to announce that our phenomenal midwife Michelle Doyle has been honored as part of the Resourceful Women's Awards sponsored by the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region!

Michelle is being honored in the Heath & Human Services category: Women who serve as healthcare providers: physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, physician assistants, nurse educators, etc. who advance the empowerment of women.

Michelle has been a driving force for women seeking an alternate form of care in the Capital District. Her ability to treat each patient as a friend, while still providing the highest level of care during some very personal experiences is what makes her stand out from other healthcare providers in the area.

The Resourceful Women's Awards were created by the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region to honor and recognize those whose community and professional pursuits advance the empowerment of women, a core YWCA value.

The award luncheon will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy on Thursday, November 3rd from 11:30 to 2:30pm. For more information on attending, please contact Victoria at 518-274-7100 or victoriab@ywca-gcr.org.

Congratulations again to Michelle! We are all so proud of you, and all of the work that you do to empower women and families in the childbearing year. And congratulations to Joyce Quaranta Chupka, the overall YWCA of the Greater Capital Region's Resourceful Woman of the Year, and to all of the other honorees!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com