Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
November 27, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The Harvard T.H. Chan School for Public Health is offering a free webinar "What happens if she screens positive for postpartum depression? Moving postpartum care from screening to treatment and beyond." Register now.
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June 13, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
One out of ten fathers experiences mood and anxiety disorders from the first trimester of pregnancy through the first six months of parenthood. Having resources on hand for those who may face this challenge is a key component of childbirth education.
May 02, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Depression and anxiety along with other mental health conditions are the most common complication of childbirth. One in five pregnant people suffers from mood and anxiety disorders and one in seven postpartum people. Partners are also affected.
March 16, 2017 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
A recent study examined whether administration of synthetic oxytocin during labor would lower the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety. The authors review recent studies that show that depression or anxiety are higher in women with lower oxytocin levels.
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 10, 2013 | by: Deena H. Blumenfeld, ERYT, RPYT, LCCE, FACCE
:Do women really eat their placentas?" I am asked this question in every Lamaze class I teach. This question is often accompanied by a raised eyebrow and a giggle. Many times, at least one mother will sheepishly avert her eyes and mention that she's thinking about doing it because she's heard of the
December 13, 2012 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
By: Walker KarraaRegular contributor Walker Karraa has written an excellent three part series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and what the childbirth educator or birth professional can do to help women get the help they may need when dealing with mental illness during the pr
December 11, 2012 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
Regular contributor Walker Karraa has written an excellent three part series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and what the childbirth educator or birth professional can do to help women get the help they may need when dealing with mental illness during the prenatal and postpartum
April 20, 2012 | by: Kathy Morelli
Read Part One in this series . . . Risk Factors for Perinatal Mental Illness (saaay what - so many??)Etiology: Bio-psycho-social Current research does not give us a crystal clear cause for perinatal mood disorders. It seems that a convergence of biological, psychological and social (biopsychoso
April 13, 2012 | by: Kathy Morelli
Stigma & Prevalence of Perinatal Mental Illness Part One of this series of posts discusses the experience of public stigma and self-shame around perinatal mental illness. Part Two talks about risk factors and types of perinatal mental illnesses. Part Three about what you can do, Words & Acti
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