Open Heart Midwifery

07/19/2020

"The researchers found that during the lockdown, the rate of babies born before 28 weeks had dropped by a startling 90 percent."

Hospitals in several countries saw dips in premature births, which could be a starting point for future research.

07/18/2020

06/23/2020

"It costs an average of $26,380 to give birth in a California hospital. That's 75% higher than the national average.
California's sky-high room and board charges are part of the high cost. It's one of only two states to charge more than $10,000 for room and board alone."

And if you have a C-Section the cost basically doubles!

Wonder when the insurance companies are going to step up and cover homebirth Midwifery care.

Depending on where you live, the price of childbirth varies wildly.

06/15/2020

Breastfeeding mothers do not seem to be passing on the new coronavirus to their infants, and based on current evidence the benefits outweigh any potential risks of transmission, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

06/12/2020

Orca calves have a much higher chance of survival if their grandmas are around, new study finds Killer whale grannies help raise their grand-kids until they are up to 90 years old, a new study finds. One of the biggest services they provide is free child care, while the mothers …

06/04/2020

KSLA Birth Center is owned by two incredible black Midwives, Allegra Hill and Kimberly Durdin. This Center is exactly what is needed here in LA. If you have the resources to contribute, please do. Blessings!

It is Time! Join us in our fundraising efforts to bring forth a South Los… Kimberly Durdin needs your support for In Honor of Mothers: KSLA Birth Center Fund