Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
May 03, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza
May 5-12th is National Maternal Health Week. The United States sadly sits at the bottom of the list for maternal mortality and morbidity rates amongst many of the developed nations in the world. Bearing the brunt of poor outcomes in the US are Black families and other people of color. March for Moms and their partner organizations are working to change this.
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April 30, 2019 | by: Mallory Emerson, LCCE
Today’s Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators activity comes from doula and LCCE Mallory Emerson. Mallory is a frequent contributor to Connecting the Dots with lots of fun and creative ideas. Today, Mallory talks about using quotes from families who have already birthed to help expectant families learn more about the phases and stages of labor.
April 23, 2019 | by: Hillary Melchiors, Ph.D, MPH, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Updating a classic academic text might be overwhelming for some, but the collaboration of three generations of anthropologists who focus their research on reproduction and childbirth makes Birth in Eight Cultures not only an important contribution to anthropology but also for anyone wanting to better understand what really shapes birth practices. Hillary Melchiors reviews this newly published study of birth around the world and shares why any perinatal professional would want to read this new book.
March 28, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Many of our Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators (LCCEs) and Lamaze International members are also birth and/or postpartum doulas. I reached out to our members to learn more about how they find filling both these roles works for them.
March 26, 2019 | by: Ashley Sirls, LCCE
This month's Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators is a fun spin-off of a long-running running TV show, "The Newlywed Game" here in the United States. Educator Ashley Sirls builds community amongst class members and connection between partners by adapting the game to cover important childbirth
March 22, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Kathy McGrath,is presenting the opening session of LamazeLIVE! with her "Finding the Path, What Have We Learned?" presentation. Kathy is a long time childbirth educator, doula and doula trainer.
March 19, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Today we meet Natalie Burke, President, and CEO of CommonHealth ACTION, who will be presenting "Getting Uncomfortable: Equity in Maternal Health." CommonHealth ACTION develops people and organizations to produce health through equitable policies, programs, and practices.
March 12, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
As an educator, you can help blind and visually impaired parents to build confidence and feel prepared for welcoming their baby. Listen to their needs and treat them like any other parent coming through your classes. Here are some tips on how to do so.
March 06, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Britta Bushnell, PhD, is presenting "Transformed by Birth: Preparing Parents for the Life-Changing Experience of New Parenthood." Dr. Bushnell is a CBE, celebrated speaker, author, mother, & specialist in teaching audiences revolutionary new approaches to childbirth, relationships & parenting.
March 04, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Meet Barbara Sattler, RN, MPH, DRPH, FAAN, a public health researcher, author and professor at the University of San Francisco. Dr. Sattler's presentation is "Environmental Health Risks and Exposures: What You Need to Know" is relevant to today's parents.
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