Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
January 01, 2015 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Did you remember to renew your Lamaze International membership?! Membership runs with the calendar year, but if it slipped your mind at the end of 2014, don't hesitate to join or renew now! You do not have to be a childbirth educator to be a Lamaze International member and support the or
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December 29, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Cara Terreri, LCCEAs the year winds down this week, many will take stock of the best and worst of happenings throughout the year. In the world of maternity care, there are several notable and promising advances, discoveries, and recommendations in care practices. ICYMI (in case you missed it), we
December 22, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Lamaze International has been periodically releasing a comprehensive series of infographics designed to help consumers understand maternal infant best practices. These easy to read, evidence based infographics can help families to know the facts and supports the "Push for Your Baby" campaign t
December 17, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Janelle Durham, MSW, LCCEAs we move into the new year, you may be considering starting your own independent childbirth education or birth related business. Maybe you already have such a business already established but are looking to take it to the next level. Today's post is part of a new
December 15, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
As the gift giving season is fast approaching, I wanted to put together some great gift ideas that any childbirth educator would love to receive this holiday season. Stocking a childbirth education classroom with useful items can be expensive and even overwhelming for the educator just starting out
December 10, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
December 08, 2014 | by: Christine H Morton, PhD
By Christine H. Morton, PhDToday, Christine H. Morton, PhD, takes a moment to highlight a just released infographic and report by the California Healthcare Foundation that clearly shows the significance of birthing in a hospital that is "low performing." This is a great follow up post to "Prac
December 03, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
If you have been following Cara Terreri in our Series: Journey to LCCE Certification, you know Cara was last seen hard at work preparing for the LCCE examination. I received good news from Cara yesterday, and wanted to share her update with you. Please join me in congratulating Cara on successfully
December 01, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Jessica English, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA)Last month, LCCE Jessica English began the path to become an independent trainer with Lamaze International, as part of the just opened "Independent Track" trainer program. This new program helps qualified individuals become Lamaze trainer
November 24, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
As November comes to a close, you may have read or seen many articles on the topic of premature babies. November is Prematurity Awareness Month, recognized in the United States and around the world. Prematurity affects 15 million babies a year globally and the downstream health consequen
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