Showing posts with label obstetrics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obstetrics. Show all posts

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Quick Update on Dr. Biter and His Birth Center

Dr. Biter is moving forward after his resignation from Scripps Encinitas Hospital. There is a new blog to follow the development of his birth center: Build Babies By the Sea

Here is a message from Dr. Biter:

"I am happy to say that I still am able to do 100% of my gynecological practice. As far as my OB practice goes, my staff & I are currently arranging the schedule only for pregnant women at this time. In many OB practices, a doctor sees a patient at some visits and a stranger delivers. You know that I do not practice that way. Everything that I have done has kept you, my patients, as first priority. This has cost me hospital privileges that I rightfully won back, a lot of money, and even more nights of lost sleep. I don't know what to say to reassure you other than that. My commitment to you has never been up in the air. My refusal to allow your birth to be a political or financial deal has put me into this unwanted situation, but you and your baby are worth it. Ours is a huge trust of faith....keep the faith. Birth matters."

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Revealing the Real Risks: Obstetrical Interventions and Maternal Mortality

Dr. Marsden Wagner has written an excellent article about the risks of obstetrical interventions. It's long, but well worth the read. The information can be a bit shocking, but I feel the information he presents is extremely important and should be made known to everyone. You have no options if you don't know what your options are. Please educate yourself on the real risks of obstetrics so that you can make a real informed choice in your own care.