reduce repeat c-sections

I usually at least flip through the newspaper real fast and was encouraged to see this article in the Daily Herald this morning, "New guidelines aim to reduce repeat cesareans". Anyone who knows my passion for birth (especially natural) will appreciate what this will hopefully mean for hospital and doctors' policies and practices. I especially liked the line that said if we can reduce the number of first-time c-sections that will help reduce the NEED for repeat c-sections in the first place! I know there are emergencies and times when c-sections are necessary, but I think overall perspectives and policies like this could be very helpful for women and births in general.

Reaching out to those in need

I just read a wonderful, personally timely article from the Sept 2009 Ensign. I was moved by a story found therein about Relief Society sisters who learned of the need to knit and sew baby caps for newborns in Jordan; iin the capital city of Amman there is a hospital that delivers 50 babies a day and after delivery the mothers and babies return their homes where there is no heating. Many of the babies suffer from diseases and die as result of a loss of body heat. My heart went out to these sweet babies and mothers and was touched by the women who chose through small acts of service to literally give life to vulnerable babies a world away.

The following quote from the article also made me stop and consider how I am currently approaching my life and "busyness" and missing opportunities to serve and love: "Sometimes reaching out is as easy as offering a sincere prayer, making a phone call, or writing a short note. If we are too busy to reach out to someone in need, then we are too busy."