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by KimW
Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Question
Replies: 9
Views: 18455

Re: Question

I'm sorry your child was injured. You've had some of the best BPI docs in the business look at her (or her video). Dr. Waters and the Cincinnati Brachial Plexus team are both very knowledgeable. My daughter (16) has been seen by both and is being monitored by Cincinnati. The fact that Dr. Nath did n...
by KimW
Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New Outreach in mail
Replies: 7
Views: 3692

Re: New Outreach in mail

You can also view it online at the Resources/Outreach link in the above menu.
by KimW
Mon May 23, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Won our case!!! / Doctor in Southern Cal?
Replies: 4
Views: 36185

Re: Won our case!!! / Doctor in Southern Cal?

GREAT NEWS! Congratulations and welcome back! :D
by KimW
Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:53 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Pregnant, having cesarean in just over 8 wks
Replies: 20
Views: 7335

Re: Pregnant, having cesarean in just over 8 wks

anyone on UPBN actually reading this? I'm on the UBPN board and yes, we actively monitor the boards. I totally understand your position Kate and respect and admire the time and efforts you have put into researching shoulder dystocia and birth injuries. That being said, we had a limited number of mi...
by KimW
Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Pregnant, having cesarean in just over 8 wks
Replies: 20
Views: 7335

Re: Pregnant, having cesarean in just over 8 wks

Kate --

There are exceptions in ALL cases. But laboring on your back closes your birth canal by 30% -- so that certainly is a factor.

The video also clearly states NO PULLING ON HEADS by obs. That is the most important!

Kim
by KimW
Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Pregnant, having cesarean in just over 8 wks
Replies: 20
Views: 7335

Re: Pregnant, having cesarean in just over 8 wks

Watch this video http://ubpn.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=141&Itemid=139 If you are prepared to go without an epidural and don't give birth on your back you should be able to delivery vaginally. My daughter had a right bpi injury and I demanded my son be born via c-se...
by KimW
Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: UBPN Support
Replies: 10
Views: 6416

Re: UBPN Support

Actually, the magnet is in our store. Here:
http://ubpn.org/index.php?option=com_ro ... &Itemid=84

Along with several other items, including the new DVD.
by KimW
Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: BPI Awareness
Topic: Awareness Items for Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 6345

Re: Awareness Items for Sale

Just so everyone is aware, we no longer have the stuffed Puppy dogs but everything else is available and is also available on our online store here: http://ubpn.org/index.php?option=com_ro ... &Itemid=84
by KimW
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Recommended Surgeons
Replies: 15
Views: 9971

Re: Recommended Surgeons

Welcome to the boards, but I'm so sorry to hear of another young one injured! If you look at the top menu under resources link you will find a medical directory that lists surgeons with experience in the bpi speciality. I would contact those by phone that you might be interested in and see if you ge...
by KimW
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:33 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Surgery Postponed!
Replies: 4
Views: 2127

Re: Surgery Postponed!

Great news!!! So happy for you both! Here's hoping for continued improvement! :D

Kim