Show 7 thought I was losing my mind Alone and awful That's how Ginger Law felt after her first Cesarean birth It didn t help when Law tried to talk about her feelings with a neighbor who also had a Cesarean She seemed to be coping just fine “I thought I was losing my mind” said Law of West Jordan who gave birth to twins by Cesarean “I thought I was going ” cra-zy- Law’s reaction is not uncommon Cesarean women often feel alone with their emotions or don’t know where to turn for help said Betty Pankiewicz orga- nizer of an Ogden chapter of the national Cesarean Prevention Movement But offering support is a primary goal of Cesarean support groups Whether women feel their Cesareans were clearly needed clearly unnecessary or something in between they receive the same type of help said Norma Shul-ma- n of CSEC (Ce- sareans: Support Education and Concern) Inc in Framingham Mass “We understand that they suffered a loss” she said “Other people who have not walked in their shoes cannot see the loss particularly if the baby is fine and the mother is fine” Support groups also work to improve hospital policies related to Cesarean births Pankiewicz said the newly formed Ogden CPM chapter will work to make sure Cesareans when necessary are a positive birth experience Educating women about the Cesarean issue and about the option of vaginal birth after Cesare 7 think I Professionals now ‘tend’ turf (AP) of the mpG 'pn mm ami — Uni- versity of Turf and Grounds Management Wisconsin-Madison’- ’ el 782-596- or CSEC 22 Forest Road Framingham Mass 01701 phone Inc s now care for what’s Program an are other goals of the groups Pankiewicz said the local CPM chapter will help women gain rights in childbirth Too many women set doctors up on a and give up control over their own bodies she said “When women feel educated and strong they’ll question their doctor” she said “That’s not what’s happening now Women are intimidated by their doctors” Through education women also gain confidence in their ability to give birth Pankiewicz said “Birth’s a normal physiological process” she said “With adequate emotional support and education women can deliver their babies the way nature and God intended us to” In Northern Utah the only support group for Cesarean women is the Ogden CPM chapter led 7 by Pankiewicz at Information may also be obtained from the national Cesarean Prevention Movement PO Box 152 Svracuse NY 13210 phone Wis MADISON Nearly 100 graduates called grass by amateurs and turf by professionals After spending years learning the professional way to do it they are being paid to do what many homeowners hate: seed fertilize and mow spray rake otherwise manage grounds at baseball diamonds golf courses parks institutional grounds and just plain lawns There’s an increasing call for people to manage turf says Wayne Kussow director of the program one of 48 four-yeturf programs in the country “We graduate about 12 to 5 students a year and we can virtually guarantee them jobs” he said students can At Madison choose either a production-managemetrack or business-sale- s All students in the program take courses in basic science general agriculture turfgrass plant culture pest management and soil The Sunshine Generation a lifetime not just dancing not just singing but the confidence desire and ability to perform in front of in: Singing Musical Theater Dance Voice Culture Showmanship Music Theory and most importantly Self Esteem ar 1 nt program this comprehensive this good deserves investigation A Call your local Area Director Today Announcing A New Location in North Ogden Also science located in: So Weber Ogden Riverdale Call Michelle Tesch or SAVE DAILY! Standard-Examine- r Clinton Clearfield Shanna Tobin 392-231- 8 CLASSIFIEDS 479-348- 8 617-877-82- 66 For women expecting a Cesarean McKay-De- e Hospital offers a Cesarean class the first Tuesday of every month For registration 7 information call Other area hospitals include information about Cesarean deliveries as part of their regular childbirth education courses Books available on Cesarean deliveries include “The Silent Knife” by Nancy Wainer Cohen “The Cesarean Birth Experience” by Bonnie Donovon and “How to Avoid a Cesarean Section” by Christopher Norwood 625-276- Standard Examiner -- would DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION JUNE11TH-16TI- I Cope the medical staff In “The Silent Knife” written by CSEC founder Nancy Wainer Cohen dozens of women write about their anger over the way their surgical births were handled Recurring themes center on fathers shut out of the operating room little or no bonding time with babies a loss of control over the events and little encouragement or support from doctors and nurses CSEC and other groups have been instrumental in changing n hospital Cesarean policies said The group lobbied to allow fathers to be present for the birth and to give parents time to bond with their babies after birth she said Still Shulman said there are hospitals that resist change including some that routinely use general anesthesia for all Cesareans instead of epidurals which allow the mother to be awake during surgery Ultimately parents should be included in the decision about a Cesarean not shut out she said Shul-ma- HEADQUARTERS : Ogden High School Tennis Courts 2850 Tyler Av All city courts will be used ENTRY DEADLINE: Entries must be returned toOgden City Rec at 1875 Monroe Blvd by 4 pm on June 8th — Becky McEwen Although her first Cesarean was an emergency Betty Pankiewicz said her California doctor still made it a special event Because Pankiewicz was toxemic and her baby was breech the doctor opted for a Cesarean But the North Ogden woman said her doctor kept her involved in the birth He talked to her throughout the surgery told her when he could see the baby’s head told her when he was delivering her son After the birth Pankiewicz was able — with her husband’s help — to hold the baby with one arm (the other was strapped to the operating table) and feel him touch him see him " When her second son was born during a routine repeat Cesarean at an Ogden hospital Pankiewicz said the atmosphere was much different Her new doctor hardly acknowledged her during the surgery she said When her son was born the doctor held him up so she could have a quick look then sent the baby off to the nursery with Pankiewicz’s husband She didn 't get to hold her son until hours later "I felt like my baby was raped from my body” she said EVENTS : Each player may enter two events Teams must enter the division of the highest ranked ’ AWARDS : Awards will be presented to first and second place in all of the divisions Shirts wiU be available to everyone for $500 each They may be picked up on the first day ofthetournament player Juniors may enter the Junior’s division or the regular division ENTRY FEES: Fees are $1500 CONSOLATION MATCHES: Teams DRAW : The draw will be posted at the recreation office Friday June 10th It will also be posted at will play at least two matchesI f you lose your first round match you will play in the consolation bracket until you get beat Ogden High School tennis courts on the day of the tournament Players 3 for match times and may call for further information 629-825- TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:JeffPctcrson ‘ INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES: Divisions with insufficient entries will be cancelled ENTRY FORM Box Text ($500) ADULT XL YOUTH XL MIXED MIXED MIXED MIXED MIXED GIRL’S GIRL’S a First Ad doss with the American Red Cross We ll teach you what you need to know to save someone you love from choking bleeding or dozens of other life threatening emergencies Call your chapter of the American Red Cross today And know it a1! 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