Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
March 17, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Elias Kass, ND, LM, CPM Evidence Based Birth , a popular blog written by occasional Science & Sensibility contributor Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN, has just published a new article, "Evidence for the Vitamin K Shot in Newborns" that examines Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB)- a rare but serious
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March 12, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
I have been working as Science & Sensibility's Community Manager for a few weeks shy of two years. The past two years have been one of great growth for me personally, as I have stretched myself to explore and more clearly understand research related to maternal infant health. I have "labored" to ch
March 10, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Many of you may be busy preparing to sit for the exam that, will, upon passing, bestow the credentials; Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) after your name. The exam will be held during the 23-25th of April, 2014. For some of you, this has been a long time coming and you have been working
March 06, 2014 | by: Deena H. Blumenfeld, ERYT, RPYT, LCCE, FACCE
Lamaze: An International History is newly published book by Paula A. Michaels that takes a look at the historical concept of pain-free childbirth through breath control and other relaxation techniques. Regular contributor, Deena Blumenfeld reviews this book and shares her thoughts on how accurate
March 04, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Today- Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 is IBCLC Day. Board certified lactation consultants go through a rigorous training and exam process to become certified. After certification, they are qualified to help women to feed and nourish their babies and support feeding issues that may occur in the mother-
February 26, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Tamara Hawkins, RN, MSN, FNP, IBCLC, CHHC, LCCE Today, contributor Tamara Hawkins, RN, MSN, FNP, IBCLC, CHHC, LCCE finishes her two part post series Welcoming All Families; Working With Families of Color with a fantastic post on evaluating how well your classes are meeting the needs of Women
February 24, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Tamara Hawkins, RN, MSN, FNP, IBCLC, CHHC, LCCE In honor of Black History Month, and as part of Science & Sensibility's occasional series on welcoming all families to our classrooms and practices, Tamara Hawkins, RN, MSN, FNP, IBCLC, CHHC, LCCE writes a two part post for the series speaking to me
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 18, 2014 | by: Judith A. Lothian, PhD, RN, LCCE, FACCE, FAAN
I hope that readers of Science & Sensibility (and anyone working in the field of maternal infant health) are sitting down. Be prepared to be blown away. ACOG and SMFM have just released a joint Obstetric Care Consensus statement that has the potential to turn maternity care in the USA on its end.
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
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