Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
June 24, 2013 | by: Andrea D. Lythgoe, LCCE
I am delighted to welcome regular contributor, Andrea Lythgoe back to Science & Sensibility. In this third series on Understanding Research, we will take a basic look at methodologies that are used in research. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, with discussion
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May 09, 2013 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
With Mother's Day coming this Sunday, many women will be enjoying their first Mother's Day celebration. Hopefully, all mothers will be pampered, celebrated, honored and cherished. For many women, finding a balance of being the mother and taking care of yourself and meeting your individua
April 30, 2013 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
"Childbirth educators are crucial front-line professionals in providing information to women about their risks for medical complications related to pregnancy and birth, and postpartum depression is a common problem." - Dr. Katherine L WisnerKatherine L. Wisner, M.D., M.S., has been involved in clini
April 11, 2013 | by: Kathy Morelli
Regular contributor Kathy Morelli takes a look at babies and media and technology exposure. If you are working with expectant families or with families parenting young children, you have an opportunity to share the impact of media on developing brains. Take a moment to read today's post
March 19, 2013 | by: Deena H. Blumenfeld, ERYT, RPYT, LCCE, FACCE
Regular contributor Deena Blumenfeld shares her recent experience with a research article that washed over social media outlets and was shared and discussed by many birth professionals. Deena explains how she fell in step with others and ended up being lead down the wrong path.
February 28, 2013 | by: Kathy Morelli
In this series about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Part One looked at qualitative research evaluating EMDR as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (childbirth onset). In Part Two, EMDR clinicians weighed in on their feelings about the safety of EMDR during pregna
January 08, 2013 | by: Christine H Morton, PhD
By Christine H. Morton, PhD Experienced nurses practicing in a nurse-managed labor model have the potential to change patient outcomes. Today, on Science & Sensibility, Christine Morton, PhD takes a look at a study examining the role of nurses in helping to achieve a vaginal birth for patients
December 18, 2012 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN of Evidence Based BirthDo you talk about perineal massage with your students, clients and patients and state that perineal massage during pregnancy will/will not reduce tearing during birth? today, Rebecca Dekker, of Evidence Based Birth takes a look at th
December 13, 2012 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
By: Walker KarraaRegular contributor Walker Karraa has written an excellent three part series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and what the childbirth educator or birth professional can do to help women get the help they may need when dealing with mental illness during the pr
December 06, 2012 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
Regular contributor Walker Karraa has written an excellent three part series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and what the childbirth educator or birth professional can do to help women get the help they may need when dealing with mental illness during the prenatal and postpartum
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