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Ronnie Falcao, LM MS,
a homebirth midwife in Mountain View, CA
Dutch Obstetrical Protocols
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Blissful Birth
is my favorite program for pregnancy relaxation and birth preparation
because they use Hemi-Sync technology along with more traditional techniques.
Rob Woodgate's slight British accent and tenor voice are very pleasant
and relaxing. This is the guided imagery relaxation method that I'm
using for myself now. [Download
a free sample.]
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The "Dutch Obstetrical Guidelines" and some other in The Netherlands issued
obstetrical documents are available in English.
While the version in Dutch is for free the NOV sells the English translation
of this interesting document.
The following documents are available, in English, at the secretary
of the Dutch Midwifery Organization (NOV) and will be mailed to you after
paying the required fee to: NOV Secretary General, Rembrandtlaan 44, 3723
BK Bilthoven, The Netherlands; account: 4001561.
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'Dutch Obstetrical Guidelines' - Tool that fits the obstetrical system
in The Netherlands and that has a major impact on the relations of the
professionals involved in obstetrical care and thus on the profile of the
midwives and on the options for clients/patients. 20 Gulden; 25 Gulden
outside The Netherlands - Request: "Vertaling Verloskundige Indikatielijst"
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'Professional profile' Who is allowed to bear the title "Midwife" in The
Netherlands and what does this entail regarding authority, co-operation
and ethics? 15 Gulden; 17,5 Gulden outside The Netherlands - Request:
"Vertaling beroepsomschrijving"
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'Curriculum of elementary midwifery education' - What is considered as
elementary for midwives who train and head to work principally in The Netherlands?
40 Gulden; 45 Gulden outside The Netherlands - Request: "Vertaling curriculum"
[ 1 Gulden = 0,5 Euro = $ 0,5US = 19 Bfr ]
(Valuta rates vary from day to day. Check out rates at your nearest
exchange office)
This Web page is referenced from another page containing related information
about General Prenatal Care
Permission to link to this page is hereby granted.