Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
July 10, 2013 | by: Jacqueline Levine, LCCE,FACCE,CD, CLC
Regular contributor, Jacqueline Levine, shares her experiences teaching Lamaze classes and ponders the responses to the question "Why have you come to this class?" The responses motivate her to continue to teach evidence based information and provide families with the resources they need to have a s
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November 02, 2012 | by: Jacqueline Levine, LCCE,FACCE,CD, CLC
Today, S&S contributor Jackie Levine discusses the potential risks of routine cervical checks near term and how to help your clients and students be prepared to have a discussion with their health care provider about the necessity of such exams. - SMThere are some studies that show a link betwee
December 15, 2011 | by: Jacqueline Levine, LCCE,FACCE,CD, CLC
[Editor's note: This is Part Two of Jackie Levine's essay on The New World of the Newborn in which she explores the frequent dichotomy between up-to-date evidence and common obstetrical practice. To read Part One of this post, go here.] In the third class of each of my Lamaze education
August 11, 2011 | by: Jacqueline Levine, LCCE,FACCE,CD, CLC
Childbirth educators should be able to discuss sex during pregnancy and sex in the postpartum period with sensitive, evidence-based counseling, so that women need not rely on anecdotal information, old-wives tales or unreliable sources.The following quote stands as introduction to the chapter on
June 28, 2011 | by: Jacqueline Levine, LCCE,FACCE,CD, CLC
Mother and Child Reunion The goal of Lamaze "Healthy Birth Practice #6, Keeping Mother and Baby Together - It's Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding" is to encourage and support mothers so they may confidently insist that they not be separated from their newborns, and be allowed to have ample
February 21, 2011 | by: Jacqueline Levine, LCCE,FACCE,CD, CLC
Science & Sensibility welcomes new contributor, Jackie Levine, as she shares with us her thoughts and compilation of the latest industry research about doula care. Why is Labor Support So Important?Ordinary intuition informs us, without reference to any study, that human touch and supporti
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