Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
April 30, 2013 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
"Childbirth educators are crucial front-line professionals in providing information to women about their risks for medical complications related to pregnancy and birth, and postpartum depression is a common problem." - Dr. Katherine L WisnerKatherine L. Wisner, M.D., M.S., has been involved in clini
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April 25, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The topic of nutrition in pregnancy (and for breastfeeding moms) is an important one to cover, but may not get a lot of attention during your childbirth classes. Women may also be "squeezing in" birth classes late in their third trimester, so the opportunity to make dietary changes during thei
April 23, 2013 | by: Deena H. Blumenfeld, ERYT, RPYT, LCCE, FACCE
Press time update: Over the course of my research on Monday 4/22/13, I noticed that by the end of the day, Milkscreens main website no longer shows links to the Breastfeeding Assesment Calculator. The Facebook page for this product has also been removed. An email received from the company con
April 18, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Taking the hospital tour is considered to be a right of passage for expectant parents choosing to birth in the hospital. They gather together in a group, a bit nervous, a bit excited, following the tour guide, quietly tiptoeing through the labor and delivery unit, hearing and seeing women in l
April 16, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
In recognition of Cesarean Awareness Month, I want to share an interview with Christa Billings, the president of International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN). For over 30 years, ICAN has had an international presence and through peer to peer support and many volunteer hours, has worked
April 11, 2013 | by: Kathy Morelli
Regular contributor Kathy Morelli takes a look at babies and media and technology exposure. If you are working with expectant families or with families parenting young children, you have an opportunity to share the impact of media on developing brains. Take a moment to read today's post
April 09, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
]Occasional Science & Sensibility contributor Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth has spent the last month writing a blog article about Group B Strep and it is finally here! In her painstaking but clear
April 04, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
April is Cesarean Awareness Month (CAM) and that presents a wonderful opportunity to share resources for cesarean prevention and recovery as well as Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) support. I am a co-leader of the Seattle chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) and teach
April 02, 2013 | by: Christine H Morton, PhD
by Christine H. Morton, PhD and Monica Basile, PhD, CPM, CD(DONA), CCE (BWI)Last month there were great discussions after a study was published by the University of Minnesota, examining the potential cost savings to Medicaid if doulas worked with Medicaid clients, helping to reduce intervention
March 28, 2013 | by: Christine H Morton, PhD
by Christine H. Morton, PhD and Monica Basile, PhD, CPM, CD(DONA), CCE (BWI)Last month there were great discussions after a study was published by the University of Minnesota, examining the potential cost savings to Medicaid if doulas worked with Medicaid clients, helping to reduce interve
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