Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
December 10, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Janelle Durham, MSW, LCCEAs we move into the new year, you may be considering starting your own independent childbirth education or birth related business. Maybe you already have such a business already established but are looking to take it to the next level. Today's post is part of a new
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December 08, 2014 | by: Christine H Morton, PhD
By Christine H. Morton, PhDToday, Christine H. Morton, PhD, takes a moment to highlight a just released infographic and report by the California Healthcare Foundation that clearly shows the significance of birthing in a hospital that is "low performing." This is a great follow up post to "Prac
December 03, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
If you have been following Cara Terreri in our Series: Journey to LCCE Certification, you know Cara was last seen hard at work preparing for the LCCE examination. I received good news from Cara yesterday, and wanted to share her update with you. Please join me in congratulating Cara on successfully
December 01, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Jessica English, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA)Last month, LCCE Jessica English began the path to become an independent trainer with Lamaze International, as part of the just opened "Independent Track" trainer program. This new program helps qualified individuals become Lamaze trainer
February 12, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
"Our goal is not to have every mother birth at homeour goal is to encourage parents to gather quality information, to gain exposure to a philosophy that screams trust in mothers and trust in babies, and to provide parents who do plan a homebirth to be well equipped with an understanding of how to t
February 06, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Today, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN of Evidence Based Birth shares a quick but very effective video tutorial on how to use the Cochrane Library to find evidence based information on maternity care topics. Free and full access to the Cochrane Library is a Lamaze International member benefit.
February 05, 2013 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
Regular contributor Walker Karraa interviews Jennifer Carney, a mother of two, who suffered from eclampsia at the beginning of her third trimester. Jennifer shares her real life story, on the heels of a favorite characters similar experience on the popular TV show Downton Abbey. Today, we learn
January 31, 2013 | by: Amy M. Romano, RN,CNM
The Journal of Midwifery and Womens Health has just published the results of the National Birth Center Study II. As the name suggests, this is the second time researchers have undertaken a multi-site study of U.S. birth centers to understand the process and outcomes of care in these settings.
January 15, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
As I wrote about in my January 3rd, 2012 post on the top 10 reasons to join Lamaze International, one of the great benefits of being a Lamaze member is complete access to the Cochrane Collaboration. The Cochrane Collaboration is an international organization whose purpose is to make avail
December 18, 2012 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN of Evidence Based BirthDo you talk about perineal massage with your students, clients and patients and state that perineal massage during pregnancy will/will not reduce tearing during birth? today, Rebecca Dekker, of Evidence Based Birth takes a look at th
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