Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
July 19, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
At a recent conference held late this spring, five Black women were recognized for their achievements and contributions to maternal infant health. They were honored for their significant efforts and positive impact on maternal infant health amongst families of color.
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July 14, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Birth by the Numbers just released the newest video in their occasional video series and this time Dr. Eugene Declercq and his team are providing valuable information about current home birth trends in the United States.
July 12, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Meet the 2016 Annual Conference plenary speakers. Our first interview is with Debby Amis, RN, LCCE, FACCE who will be presenting a "Research Update for Childbirth Educators" on Friday afternoon. Here what Debby want's you to know about her upcoming presentation.
July 07, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Everyone knows that real estate is no bargain in Northern California. It turns out that giving birth ain't cheap either. New research on the cost of childbirth in the nation's 30 largest metropolitan areas was just released,
July 05, 2016 | by: Mindy A. Cockeram, LCCE
Recently a popular British TV drama series about six pregnant couples in an antenatal group called In The Club mistakenly mentioned that the reduction of fetal movement, referred to as RFM, in the third trimester was normal because babies run out of space. What are the facts about kick counts
June 30, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
I just arrived home tonight after attending another childbirth class reunion. Amongst my class offerings, I teach a seven week Lamaze series. Before class ends, the families and I plan a potluck class reunion to happen in one of their homes about four weeks after the final baby is due.
June 28, 2016 | by: Cara Terreri, CD (DONA), LCCE
The health & safety of a birthing parent & their baby depends on the dyad getting the best & right care at the right time. This is the basis behind the "Choosing Wisely" initiative, developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation in conjunction with the American Academy of Nursing.
June 23, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Many Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators mistakenly believe that they are not able to use the online classes offered by Lamaze International to their benefit. In fact, these can be a great way to add value to your class, increase the number of families you reach and make your teaching easier.
June 21, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The Baby Sleep Info Source (BASIS) in cooperation with Dr. Helen Ball, and the Durham University Parent-Infant Sleep Lab provides up-to-date research based evidence about infant sleep, in forms which are accessible to parents and health professionals.
June 14, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Childbirth educators, we have a problem. When ACOG changed the definition of the start of active labor from 4 cm to 6 cm of dilation, we failed to change our collective thinking about how we interpret and teach the phases of labor in our childbirth classes.
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