Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
April 11, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
A study published in Krager Biomedicine Hub indicates that newborns who need additional glucose supplementation are able to achieve stable blood glucose levels with the administration of oral dextrose gel during feeds and prevent NICU admissions.
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April 04, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Marketing guru Emily Fontes shares her newest recommendation for connecting with potential & current students using a tool that is sure to resonate with today's millennials. ManyChat easily automates your communication with families & and increases your marketing reach with potential clients.
March 30, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
"Giving Birth with Confidence" is jam-packed with common sense information backed up by the most current research. Giving Birth with Confidence helps families to understand the process of pregnancy, birth and the first days and weeks of caring for a newborn. An expectant family must have!
March 28, 2017 | by: Andrea D. Lythgoe, LCCE
The "Plickers" tool in the classroom is attractive to millennials, provides a fun way to keep learners engaged and offers your classes instant feedback on the topics you are covering. Additionally, it is virtually free! This is truly a Brilliant Activity for Birth Educators!
March 23, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
March 22nd through March 28th, 2017 is World Doula Week and Lamaze International along with Science & Sensibility recognize the benefits and contributions that birth and postpartum doulas provide in support of families around the world every day.
March 21, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
March is National Nutrition Month. Today, nutritionist and doula McKenzie L. Joyner, BS shares the "7 Super Foods for Pregnancy" that you can discuss during the time you spend with families.
March 16, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
A recent study examined whether administration of synthetic oxytocin during labor would lower the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety. The authors review recent studies that show that depression or anxiety are higher in women with lower oxytocin levels.
March 14, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The White Ribbon Alliance is an international organization whose mission is to catalyze & convene advocates who campaign to uphold the right of all women to be safe & healthy before, during & after childbirth. Lamaze seeks volunteers to serve as our rep on the WRA Respectful Maternity Care Council.
March 09, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
New parents have a love-hate relationship with their breast pump in the days, weeks and months after the birth of their baby. This is doubly true for those families where the breastfeeding parent goes back to work and pumps milk for the baby while away.
March 07, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Virtual breastfeeding visits with a lactation consultant may be an option for those families who can not manage an in-person lactation visit. Learn about this increasingly new option as well as a program that offers this service for free for families who are income-qualified.
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