Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
October 05, 2023 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
As childbirth educators, we are on the front lines of preparing expectant parents for the incredible journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. National Midwifery Week is the perfect occasion to honor and celebrate the essential role of midwives in delivering safe, holistic, and evidence-based care. In this blog post, we'll recognize the importance of National Midwifery Week and provide educators and others with up-to-date statistics on midwifery care to reinforce that you can share with the families that you work with.
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March 08, 2022 | by: Sharon Muza
Connecting the Dots wanted to share about a very special woman who was just recognized by Time as one of 12 women of the year, 2022. Midwife Jennie Joseph has been named a "Women of the Year 2022."
October 05, 2021 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
October 3rd through 9th, 2021 is National Midwifery Week in the United States. This week of recognition is coordinated by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Midwives play a key role in supporting people and women during their reproductive lifespan throughout the world. There are many kinds of midwives, from licensed midwives, to nurse midwives to traditional birth attendants. Midwives provide care for people who are birthing in hospitals, birth centers and at home. To celebrate all the ways that midwives contribute to supporting people and families, here are some remarkable facts about certified nurse midwives and certified midwives.
June 29, 2021 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
As PRIDE month, which celebrates the LGBTQIA+ population worldwide, draws to a close, I wanted to end this month with an interview with Simon Adriane Ellis, MSN, CNM, ARNP, FACNM, the 2021 recipient of the Excellence in Leadership & Innovation Award (formerly named the Kitty Ernst award) given by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. This award honors an exceptional, relatively new CNM/CM who has demonstrated innovative, creative endeavors in midwifery and/or women's health clinical practice, education, administration, or research.
June 03, 2021 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The New Yorker and the Retro Report created a new short film, “Bearing the Burden: Black Mothers in America,” that discusses how health care providers are returning to the midwife to meet the maternity care needs of Black people who are growing their families. A century ago, Granny Midwives were responsible for the majority of births of Black families and poor white families. Doctors created unwarranted concerns about the safety practices and skill levels of the Black midwives and forced them to stop practicing. “Can Midwives Bridge the Gap?” Is the accompanying article that goes along with the documentary.
May 05, 2021 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
Today is the annual International Day of the Midwife. Every year on May 5th, global attention turns to the role of the midwife in helping families grow all around the world. This year’s theme is “Follow the Data: Invest in Midwives.” Lamaze International childbirth educators are committed to sharing evidence based information and best practices so families can make informed decisions about their perinatal care. The research on midwifery care demonstrates that midwives are critical to ending preventable deaths for birthing parents and newborns. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1 is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, and globally, we are not on track to meet that target. If there is any hope to to reach this important benchmark, there will need to be more midwives, and a greater acceptance of the integrated role for the midwife in perinatal care around the world.
February 17, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
Black History Month not only recognizes the centuries-long achievements by Black people in the past, but also the notable work that continues today. In this post, we're recognizing those individuals who are making strides today in the area of safe and healthy outcomes for Black families during the time of pregnancy, childbirth, and infancy. The following list is just a small sample of the many Black midwives and perinatal health professionals who are working diligently and tirelessly to help Black families give birth safely. Let us know in the comments section who you see doing this amazing work and should also be recognized.
February 05, 2021 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Black History Month not only celebrates the remarkable achievements of Black people in current time, but also recognizes the centuries-long work by Black individuals upon whose shoulders today's leaders stand. The women we highlight today have worked to support and serve Black families and communities as they welcome a new baby. There is much work still to do, but today we remember some of the Black midwives of the past, with gratitude and honor.
May 05, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Today is the International Day of the Midwife. Midwives practice around the world and are the perfect health care provider to provide care for healthy, low risk families during the childbearing year. In many circumstances, midwives also provide well-person care reproductive care such as contraception, screening and diagnostic testing, and with guidance through puberty and menopause as well.
May 07, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza
This past Sunday was International Day of the Midwife, a day designated globally to honor and recognize both the historic contribution and current role of midwives and the midwifery model of care to maternal-infant health. The 2019 theme was “Midwives: Defenders of Women’s Rights. This day has been celebrated since 1992 with accompanying themes that celebrate the rich and diverse nature of midwifery work.
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