Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
October 06, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month. These important topics are not just mentioned in October should be routinely discussed in childbirth education classes, as expectant parents need access to evidence based information that helps prevent infant mobility and mortality. The Safe to Sleep campaign, from the National Institutes of Health has an extremely robust and generous website jam-packed with activities, resources, videos, graphics, social media content and more for you to access, use and share with the families you work with. This information is available in both English and Spanish.
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October 22, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
A new category of products that create a false sense of security with parents of infants and has been linked to infant deaths. “In-bed sleepers” are being used by parents who want to “safely bed-share” in order to facilitate easier nighttime feedings and comfort for their babies. Examples of popular brands of these products include “DockATot,” “Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Infant Sleeper.” and “SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeper” which have all been linked to fatalities by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Learn more on Connecting the Dots.
October 27, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
October has been designated as a time to observe some solemn occasions that may affect families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This month, Science & Sensibility has previously covered Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in two previous posts here and here. Today I woul
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