Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
September 08, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Recently, the USA and the world lost a brilliant and talented doctor and maternal child health expert who had worked for many decades to improve the lives of families in each corner of the globe. Dr. Miriam Labbok passed away and while her contributions live on, she will be very much missed.
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September 06, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Today on Science & Sensibility, we meet Elizabeth Varaso, the Education Council's "member at-large." Over the next months, Elizabeth will be sharing posts that highlight the valuable and extensive resources offered by the Education Council and Lamaze International and available to all members.
September 01, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
There are some fantastic facts about pregnancy, childbirth and the new baby, that when shared, always gets a lot of "oohs" and "ahs" from everyone. Here are the top ten amazing facts about the childbearing year.
August 30, 2016 | by: Kathryn M. L. Konrad, MS, RNC-OB, LCCE, FACCE
A resume does not provide the full picture of childbirth education practice. A curriculum vitae, often abbreviated and referred to as a CV, is a far broader and deeper picture and Science & Sensibility can help you create one.
August 26, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, we share two stories written by Black mothers who shared their breastfeeding experience. Their stories are different but their voice and their message is equally important. Consider how you can help and support families of color to increase breastfeeding rates
August 24, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
This month's Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators idea is one that can be used when teaching about breastfeeding. This activity offers a fun way to show the difference between bottle feeding & breastfeeding as well as how effectively (or not) baby transfers milk with both a good & poor latch.
August 18, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Today I would like to share some of my favorite online resources for the birth professional, doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, midwife, L&D nurse or physician. These are valuable resources that I use during breastfeeding class, with birth doula clients and share with professionals.
August 16, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Do breastfeeding educators have a bias towards....breastfeeding? Read about LCCE Sharon Muza's experience with a family that called her out for having a bias toward breastfeeding in a breastfeeding class!
August 11, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Today, nearly 80% of Internet users in the U.S. admit to going online with their medical questions before contacting a doctor. Social media users feel that the internet is a valuable source for health & pregnancy-related information. Learn more about how today's families are using online resources.
August 09, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
National Breastfeeding Month is a great time to examine some of the statistics around breastfeeding in the USA. The Centers for Disease Control has recently shared some current breastfeeding information, Are these numbers bleak or better than you thought?
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