Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
November 20, 2018 | by: Henci Goer, BA
Effect of Immediate vs Delayed Pushing on Rates of Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery Among Nulliparous Women Receiving Neuraxial Analgesia: A Randomized Clinical Trial - a deeper dive to see if its conclusions hold up to closer scrutiny.
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November 02, 2017 | by: Henci Goer, BA
Making the rounds on the internet is a report of a new study that supposedly shows that epidurals dont slow labor or increase instrumental vaginal or cesarean delivery. Henci Goer reviews the research.
August 24, 2015 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
With the Lamaze/ICEA Joint Conference a little more than three weeks away, final details are well underway to make sure this joint conference offers something for everyone who attends. And if for some reason, you are unable to join the conference in person, there is a Virtual Conference option for
November 03, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
As a follow up to Henci Goer's recent analysis of the the Cochrane Systematic Review of the just released epidural study - Early versus late initiation of epidural analgesia for labour, I wanted to share the newest Lamaze International infographic "Is An Epidural My Only Option?" geared f
October 22, 2014 | by: Henci Goer, BA
By Henci GoerUnless you have been "off the grid" on a solitary trek, surely you have read and heard the recent flurry of discussion surrounding the just released study making the claim that the timing of when a woman receives an epidural ("early" or "late" in labor) made no difference in the ra
September 09, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
I recently had the opportunity to review a book published in January, 2013, written for birthing families. The Complete Illustrated Birthing Companion; A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Best Birthing Plan for a Safe, Less Painful, and Successful Delivery for You and Your Baby. This book is
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.
February 24, 2011 | by: Michael Klein MD
This post is the second in a series by Dr. Michael Klein. You can find the first installment of this series here.Research into the consequences of epidural useWhether the benefits of epidural analgesia outweigh the potential risks has been the subject of many controversies over recent decades.
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