Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
March 30, 2011 | by: Christine H Morton, PhD
The mothers womb is replaced by the womb of culture, which, comfortably or uncomfortably, cradles us all (Robbie Davis-Floyd 1992: 149). Pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding these practices are simultaneously natural and universal, connecting women across the world and over history. They are
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March 29, 2011 | by: Henci Goer, BA
A recent New England Journal of Medicine commentator was shocked, shocked, to find that a drug company was price gouging. Joking aside, this is a particularly egregious example of Big Pharma behaving badly. After locking in the right to manufacture 17OHP, K-V Pharmaceutical Company raised the price
March 28, 2011 | by: Kimmelin Hull, PA, LCCE
In my recent response to the editor about an article published in Clinician Review (which, by the way, still remains unanswered), I discussed my beliefs on why more than just pregnant women, and the birth workers with whom they interact, ought to care about pregnancy and birth. Last week, during a
March 26, 2011 | by: Edith Kernerman
Colostrum We know that a mother produces colostrum in pregnancy and continues to do so for up to 10 days or so after her baby is born. We know that newborn babies require nothing other than colostrum and that though it is not there in plentiful amounts it is adequate for babys growth and health
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
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
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