Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
August 20, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Linda J. Smith, MPH, IBCLC, LCCE, FACCEIn recent days, there has been much press and discussion about a new book written by pediatricians that professes to help parents "train" their new baby to sleep through the night. The scathing criticism of the book by both parents and professionals alike ar
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August 06, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week 2014, Science & Sensibility invites you to take this quick little quiz on breastfeeding information to check how up to date you are on current, evidence based breastfeeding practices. As discussed in our earlier post this week, celebrating World Breastfeed
August 04, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
August 1-7, 2014 is World Breastfeeding Week and this year's theme is Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life. This year's theme builds upon the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) developed by the United Nations and global partners. Breastfeeding plays a critical role in achieving all eig
May 26, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month, when agencies on the local, state and federal level along with private and public organizations promote campaigns designed to increase awareness of perinatal mood disorders. While it is good to increase awareness of the symptoms, sources of help
May 07, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
In honor of Mothers Day, which is coming up this weekend, I thought it would be important to talk about a challenge that many mothers face after having a baby. Returning to work and continuing to breastfeed their baby. Many countries offer a generous leave for new mothers, but here in the USA
March 26, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
On March 20th, 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Fetus and Newborn and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Obstetric Practice released a joint clinical report entitled Immersion in Water During Labor and Delivery in the journal Pediatrics.
February 19, 2014 | by: Kathy Morelli
In a two part post this week, regular contributor Kathy Morelli shares information about and an interview with Kelly Brogan, MD on her nontraditional approach to working with women who are dealing with perinatal mental health issues. Today in part two, Dr. Brogan shares information on incorporating
February 17, 2014 | by: Kathy Morelli
In a two part post this week, regular contributor Kathy Morelli shares information about and an interview with Kelly Brogan, MD on her nontraditional approach to working with women who are dealing with perinatal mental health issues. Dr. Brogan shares information on incorporating a whole body
January 08, 2014 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
It is thought that traumatic childbirth affects up to 34% of all birthing women, but frequently there is inadequate prenatal preparation for what to do if an individual woman has this experiences and scant resources for women seeking support and help. The experiences are minimized and our society
November 10, 2013 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
Today, November 11th is Veteran's Day in the United States and Americans honor those who have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces in order to protect our country. Today on Science & Sensibility, regular contributor Walker Karraa, PhD, takes a look at the impact serving in batt
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