Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
August 03, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
World Breastfeeding Week continues with some great resources for childbirth educators, lactation consultants, and other perinatal professionals
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August 01, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
August 1-7, 2017 is the silver (25th) anniversary celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. The 2017 theme is Sustaining Breastfeeding - Together. It is championed by the World Alliance of Breastfeeding Action and recognized around the globe.
July 27, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
An activity in a childbirth class that gets people out of their seats, working together and engaged will always be a hit during class time. The inexpensive beach ball offers a multitude of learning opportunities that are easy to set up, fun to do, and bring about lots of smiles and laughs.
July 25, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Count the Kicks is an easy to use app that parents can download onto their smartphones to help them to "count the kicks." This app is available for both Apple and Google phones.
July 20, 2017 | by: Mindy A. Cockeram, LCCE
Serena Williams pregnancy has made exercise and fitness during pregnancy very topical in 2017 and I get asked lots of questions regarding what exercises or activities can be done safely throughout pregnancy.
July 13, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
When using images in your presentations, marketing materials, and on your website, it is important to include all types of families, including people of color. Finding images to use can be hard. Here are some resources for stock photo images that specialize in people of color that you can use.
July 11, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
New research released today is the first study of its kind to link management of unit culture, nursing, and patient flow to maternal health outcomes. Does the practice style and management of the Labor & Delivery unit of your chosen birth location determine your risk of cesarean?
July 06, 2017 | by: Cara Terreri, CD (DONA), LCCE
Second Chance: A Mother's Quest for a Natural Birth After Cesarean by Thais Nye Derich is primarily a book about self-discovery through the passage of births and a typical experience in today's US maternity care system. Cara Terreri reviews this book for educators and other birth professionals.
June 29, 2017 | by: Molly Giammarco
Federal healthcare reformor the effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Actcontinues to dominate Congress legislative agenda. Lamaze will continue to monitor healthcare reform efforts & will look for opportunities to advocate for improved childbirth outcomesboth for mothers & children.
June 27, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
This month's Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators involves a teaching prop that can serve many purposes. If you are a childbirth educator like me you thrive on having exciting, effective teaching aids that reinforce your learning objectives and make things fun for the families in your classes.
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