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Show &Kpressio as B1 Wednesday, ApriH 8, 2007 'H&altkxi babies come, tyem heaUhii moms By Mary Bernard Express Writer Donna Young Kala's first pregnancy is marred by exhaustion which shows on her face. Kala's second pregnancy is a picture of serenity in contrast to her first. Kala and baby six weeks after the delivery. A portion of everysateb doutedtotht IHOWest I rjiildmrtMiradt Vernal Utah Hwy.40,StF ' Network. 435-781-2500 Outstanding Agents. Outsttnding Results I ' '..'.''.'' 1 i . .i, '"J - Liuiiiii ZT mm ' ; " jr . l' 1'. 1 I 0 V U 4U The traditional definition of a midwife describes a woman who is trained to assist in childbirth. This is far too narrow a description for the holistic approach employed by Donna Young of the Uintah Basin. Young's engagement with an S ovnopfant mntti&y Kptrinc wall Viofnro f Via lolivorv Viv ocf aKlicViinrr miiolinao J a healthy, low risk birth. Young, a certified Natural Health Counselor and member of the Utah Midwives Association, says that "the profession came naturally for me." A mother herself, Young found that much of the educational material about the mental and physical well-being of an expectant mother failed to support her throughout her first two pregnancies. . Young had suffered with months of morning sickness followed by two difficult births. Worse still, were the months of working to recover her prepregnancy pre-pregnancy health. This led her on a personal journey of study about women's physiology and mental health in pregnancy. Through this, Young developed her own program of diet and personal health, which she says, "is built to empower ladies with knowledge, health and endurance during pregnancy." "I chose it the profession because it chose me," Young explains. Young discovered through the process of her own subsequent pregnancies that negative physical effects could be managed through a program of diet and exercise. No disease, illness or pain is normal to pregnancy, Young explains. The method offers a guide for an expectant mother to maintain a healthy mind and body in the prenatal and postnatal period after the delivery. She has helped mothers throughout the west assisting, or instructing, in 100s of healthy babies to come into the world. Disciplined adherence to the program has resulted in "fewer than 1 in 500 ceasarean births, zero preeclampsia or gestational diabetes occurrences and no excess weight gain." Lest we divulge too much of her techniques, a mother-to-be must give up sugar in all its refined forms, including carbohydrate-rich foods like bread. She replaces a pregnant mother's sugar addiction with foods nutritious for body and spirit, noting girls who follow this diet have less problems." The method is enthusiastically supported by her successful clients, who praise the shortened periods of labor that they endure in delivery. "The responsibility lies on us as women, with what we put into our own bodies," says Young. Good advice for anyone, not just pregnant women. Kala, a mother assisted by Young said, "When I met Donna for the first time I knew without a doubt I wanted her to guide me through my pregnancies and deliveries." Kala says, "On my first appointment with her I was terribly ill with morning sickness. She went over her diet and supplement regimen with me and I agreed to follow it." She did not maintain the diet and, "as a result, I had a hard labor for 22 hours and pushed for 2 hours. I knew that I had to do something different," she emphasized. For her. next pregnancy vKala " whole-heartedly... . followed the diet and had a beautiful in which I felt completely in control of my body, mind, and spirit. ; . Not every potential applicant is accepted to the program. A typical typi-cal client must be willing to adhere to strict guidelines, open to communication com-munication and must take personal responsibility. "I have flunked clients who refuse to follow instruction," Young states. It is the care throughout the pregnancy that protects Young and mothers-to-be from complication and risks. - Home birth is not for everyone as high risk pregnancies or women who drink, smoke, use illegal drugs or are on prescription drugs should t not consider natural child birth. Young usually carries no more than three to four clients per month, which permits her to develop a personal relationship with each client. She visits them once a month until the w last month when they are seen weekly. She checks as many as 20 clinical .? items on a list of health concerns. Included are elements of evaluation that consider the emotional health of the mother-to-be and the family. "This is a sacred time," says Young, "being a mother is a blessing." Young is on call '24-7' for the birth mother throughout the pregnancy and six weeks after the child is born. . Young's spirit is infectious, which explains why much of her clientele is repeat business. She says, "I have a great deal of respect for the kind of women who choose to have their babies in the relaxed atmosphere of home." Testimonials from clients fill the notebooks in Young's briefcase. Expressions of appreciation written in English and Spanish come from places across the west like Utah, Idaho, Washington, California, Nevada, even as far as Texas. Janine in Washington wrote, "I learned so much about taking care of my body and my baby." Heidi in Idaho said, "When I am going through my labor, I have the opportunity to be in control until a point I feel I need someone else and that is very empowering for me. " Christy in Idaho wrote, "It was the right choice for me, I really enjoyed the independence of having my babies at home. Kristy in Utah said, "Donna was willing to do whatever it took to help and make me feel more comfortable....I felt like I could call her day or night." Irma in California, says it all, Gracias Donna por tu humanidad, dedicacion, confianza, experiencia..." ..." '"' ' ; ' . Portrait of the Black family, participants instructed by Donna Young. Formal dining room, living room. Family room with gas fireplace. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath. New vinyl fencing, fully landscaped with sprinkling system. Call Kristen at 790-0803 11 WW y pregnancy with a 5 hour labor, Magali, in the home birth program 17 0 r : p. f v. ' . 1 , V " - -f - . - I T ; - expectant mother, just days before delivery. located on almost 2 acres. 4 Bedrooms, 2 12 bath. Formal dining room and office on main floor. New 30x30 shop with overhead door. Call Gerrieat 790-2273 April 18 The AVMC Volunteer Auxiliary (better known as Pink Ladies) is sponsoring a $5 Jewelry Sale in the Downstairs Down-stairs Conference Room of the Ashley Valley Medical Center until 6 p.m. "Vital Records on the Internet" In-ternet" will be taught at the Family History Center at 5: 15 p.m. by Karen Coombs. "Through Our Eyes" reception re-ception for students, their families, teachers and friends to be held at the Uintah County Western Heritage Museum at 328 E. 200 South, on Wednesday evening between be-tween 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. KathyWorthen will teach "Family Search Indexing Training" at the Family History His-tory Center at 7 p.m. Sign-up recommended. Vernal Jr. High teachers will hold Parent Conferences from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the gym. April 19 Uintah Basin Barrel Racing Rac-ing Association weekly barrel racing jackpot Thursday, April 19 at Western Park Indoor Arena. Sign ups start at 6 p.m. For more information informa-tion contact Cindy Williams at 789-5142. Are you afraid to speak in public or would just like to speak better? Visit "Talk of the Town" Toastmaster's club at the Uintah County Bldg. lunchroom at 6 p.m. For more information, call Julie at 790-5682. Becky Richards will teach "Finding Your Family in the English Census at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. at the Family History Center. "Managing Your PAF File using GEDCOM" will be taught by Hazel Bentley at 7 p.m. at the Family History His-tory Center. Sign-up recommended. recom-mended. Vernal Jr. High teachers will hold at Parent Conferences Confer-ences from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the gym. The MS Support group meets at 7 p.m. at the Vernal City offices. For more info, call Vernie, 789-1903. April 20 "" Community dance at 155 South 100 West, from 8 to 10 p.m. every Friday night, all ages invited. Kay's Band provides the music. April 21 Rising Star Riders Open Hairy Horse Training Show at Western Park beginning at 9 a.m. For more information call 789-3696. 4thAnnual Night On the Town, 50s Style Gala, dinner din-ner and auction, at Western Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. with Silent Auction Bidding; Live Auction 7:30. Call Lois at 722-5988. WalkforFragileXAssocia-tion WalkforFragileXAssocia-tion of Utah, Vernal community, commu-nity, registration will begin at 9 a.m. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. and end about 1:30 p.m. Call Burgandi Dotter at 435-781-6255 or 790-5760 for more information or early registration. The event will be at the Freestone Walking Park in Vernal. April 22 Bible Talks at the Vernal City Municipal Offices, 4:00 p.m. Call Titus Lehman or Martin Wilson at 668-6113 for more information. April 25 Hazel Bentley will teach "Organization - Staying Focused" Fo-cused" at the Family History Center at 7 p.m. April 26 "PrintingOptionsinPAF" will be taught by &aren Cooms at 5:15 p.m. at the Family History Center. Hazel Bentley will teach "Hidden Treasures in Googje. com" at the Family History Center at 7 p.m. To place items of public interest in the Community Calendar, call 789-3511 or email them to editor vemal.com. T ii On demand hot water, wired surround sound, , 3'wkJedooB, custom maple cabinets, ' (urdwoodfkxirs.6Bedn(m,3bath. . CaB Sherry at 828-4663 - |