2. Family Birthing Center http://www.stlukeshospital.com/pg_progserv/ps_birthing.htm

5. Longer is Better… Some medical insurance companies are pushing for moms to only be allowed to stay for 24 hours. Do you think this reduction is justified?

7. The APGAR Scale

8. Postpartum blues: symptoms appear 2 to 3 days after delivery and subside within 1 to 2 weeks No symptoms Postpartum depression: symptoms linger for weeks or months and interfere with daily functioning Percentage of U.S. Women Who Experience Postpartum Blues and Postpartum Depression Affects ~10 percent of mothers. Can cause emotional problems for infants. One in 500 cases include break with reality, like Andrea Yates. 10% 70% 20%