Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
September 06, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
A new report released by The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) states that the rate of severe maternal morbidity during childbirth has risen sharply in the past ten years.
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September 04, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
When you are a childbirth educator long enough, you may develop some interesting habits. I just started a new eight week series last week and was reminded once again of all the "superstitious" or strange habits I have developed that I am very committed to.
August 31, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
This month's Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators idea is a bit on the creative side. Some people are crafty enough and have the skill and know-how to crochet and/or knit items that can be used in childbirth classes.
August 28, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
August 25th - 31st is Black Breastfeeding Week. 2018 is the sixth year that Black families have been celebrated and supported with a week dedicated to breast/chestfeeding in the Black community.
August 22, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released their Breastfeeding Report Card 2018, an annual report that provides some insight into how new parents are doing in establishing and maintaining breast/chestfeeding goals currently in the United States.
August 16, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Neel Shah, MD, MMP shares his thoughts on the ARRIVE Trial. Dr. Shah is recognized as an innovative leader in maternal-infant health and a well-respected expert on effective methods for reducing the cesarean rate in the U.S.
August 14, 2018 | by: Henci Goer, BA
Henci Goer examines the just-released ARRIVE Trial to determine if there is new information compared to the study abstract that raises more questions or answers the old ones? What should birth professionals understand and share with consumers about the evidence to induce at 39 weeks?
August 07, 2018 | by: Mindy A. Cockeram, LCCE
People can experience a spectrum of emotions with D-MER ranging from mild self-correcting symptoms often lasting less than three months (homesickness, hopelessness, depression) to moderate ones that may carry on longer (panic, agitation, paranoia). Learn about Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex today.
August 02, 2018 | by: Jill Wodnick, LCCE, CLC
USA Today article which was featured in partnership with the national CBS Television News and reprinted in thousands of local newspapers owned by Gannett publications missed the mark in telling the full story about the current maternal morbidity and mortality situation in the USA.
July 31, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
This class activity is the perfect opportunity for partners to develop a deeper understanding of how the birthing person might be feeling and be ready with a helpful response when they say something unexpected. Try it out!
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