Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
March 24, 2011 | by: Joanne I Leigh-Murfin, RN, LCCE
[Editor's Note: Recently, Science & Sensibility reader and childbirth educator, Lucy Juedes, wrote in hoping to see a blog post on the topic of childhood vaccinations. After very little arm twisting, Lucy was coerced excited to compile the following post, complete with guidance as to
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March 23, 2011 | by: Amanda Blaz DPT
The final post in this blog series will examine the pros and cons of assuming a lateral lying position during the second stage of labor as compared to dorsal lithotomy position. Anatomical implications, perineal outcomes, and orthopedic concerns will all be addressed. Anatomical implications
March 20, 2011 | by: Liz M. Demaere, RN,BN, LCCE
[Editor's note: Science & Sensibility is beginning a new series of posts surrounding legal issues pertaining to maternity care. Casey Magan is an attorney-at-law in Bozeman, MT, with a special interest in women's health issues.] Question: The issue of "informed consent" comes up a lot in discuss
March 16, 2011 | by: Kimmelin Hull, PA, LCCE
Last week, Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham-Clinton, joined the leadership team of Saving Lives at Birth for their landmark announcement--a grant program aimed at improving maternal and infant safety in developing regions. As described on the organization's website,"To accelerate substantial
March 13, 2011 | by: Amy M. Romano, RN,CNM
I get a particular kind of delight when I learn about someone who is willing to speak out about U.S. maternity care and yet isn't the typical stakeholder. You might know the type I'm talking about: not a midwife or a doctor or an activist for any agenda, not someone who was harmed or transformed by
March 09, 2011 | by: Kimmelin Hull, PA, LCCE
While working clinically as a Physician's Assistant, one of my favorite industry medical journals to read was always Clinician Reviews.Geared toward mid-level practitioners, this journal is typically sound in its presentation of medical literature as well as sensitive to the unique aspects of clinic
Its all about a healthy baby and a happy mommy. The drugs dont cross over the placenta and dont affect your baby. A lot of times [an epidural] can help with pushing¦ When youre in a lot of pain, youre not in control, and thats when you do a lot of tearing.
March 07, 2011 | by: Joanne I Leigh-Murfin, RN, LCCE
[Editor's Note: This book review is provided to Science & Sensibility by guest contributor, Christina Hurst-Prager, childbirth educator, doula, breastfeeding counselor and therapist. This book is a true gift for all pregnant women and their partners' and all who are in one way or another involved
March 03, 2011 | by: Michael Klein MD
[Editors Note: This is the last in a series of three posts by Dr. Michael Klein regarding the research behind risks, benefits and realities of epidural analgesia. To read Dr. Kleins first two posts, go here and here.] Not all women are alike in labour and delivery: Because the experience of labou
March 01, 2011 | by: Amanda Blaz DPT
In this second post of the series comparing positions during 2nd stage of labor, the squatting position will be investigated. There are many advantages to the laboring mother assuming an upright position, mostly due to the assistance of gravity. As discussed in the previous post, the dor
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