Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
August 19, 2021 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
A study published in the July 2021 issue of Birth, Fear of childbirth, nonurgent obstetric interventions, and newborn outcomes: A randomized controlled trial comparing mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting with enhanced care as usual examined the impact of a childbirth education course focused on mindfulness on the rate of cesarean births in The Netherlands. The researchers hypothesized that if they could use a mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting (MBCP) program for pregnant people who had a high fear of birth , it would help to decrease their fear, and improve outcomes. It would also decrease the use of epidurals and the number of cesarean deliveries.
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February 14, 2013 | by: Henci Goer, BA
In my January Science and Sensibility blog post, I answered the question Can We Prevent Persistent Occiput Posterior? but because it wasnt relevant to the study that prompted the post, and the piece was already long, I didnt look at the role of epidural analgesia. Let me now rectify that.
August 31, 2011 | by: Kimmelin Hull, PA, LCCE
Warning: no science will be discussed in this particular post. This is all about sensibilitythe sensibility of mothers. How many of you have participated in a BOLD (Birth on Labor Day) production of the play Birth? How many have attended one? (Im assuming, here, yall know what Im talking
March 09, 2011 | by: Kimmelin Hull, PA, LCCE
Its all about a healthy baby and a happy mommy. The drugs dont cross over the placenta and dont affect your baby. A lot of times [an epidural] can help with pushing¦ When youre in a lot of pain, youre not in control, and thats when you do a lot of tearing.
March 03, 2011 | by: Michael Klein MD
[Editors Note: This is the last in a series of three posts by Dr. Michael Klein regarding the research behind risks, benefits and realities of epidural analgesia. To read Dr. Kleins first two posts, go here and here.] Not all women are alike in labour and delivery: Because the experience of labou
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