Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
September 13, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
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September 11, 2018 | by: Hillary Anne Melchiors, LCCE
Through ethnographic research and in-depth interviews sociologist Theresa Morris, through her book, "Health Care in Crisis: Hospitals, Nurses, and the Consequences of Policy Change" gives us an inside look at a hospital in transition through the eyes of the nurses who work there.
September 04, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
When you are a childbirth educator long enough, you may develop some interesting habits. I just started a new eight week series last week and was reminded once again of all the "superstitious" or strange habits I have developed that I am very committed to.
August 31, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
This month's Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators idea is a bit on the creative side. Some people are crafty enough and have the skill and know-how to crochet and/or knit items that can be used in childbirth classes.
August 22, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released their Breastfeeding Report Card 2018, an annual report that provides some insight into how new parents are doing in establishing and maintaining breast/chestfeeding goals currently in the United States.
July 31, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
This class activity is the perfect opportunity for partners to develop a deeper understanding of how the birthing person might be feeling and be ready with a helpful response when they say something unexpected. Try it out!
July 23, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Lamaze International has a multitude of resources for doulas to share with their birth and postpartum clients who are looking for evidenced-based information from a respected source. Check out all that Lamaze has to offer you and your clients.
July 17, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The findings in a new Cochrane review continue to confirm laboring and birthing in water is a safe and acceptable option for those who choose it. It is important to examine this issue as new information becomes available. Waterbirth continues to a safe and healthy option for families.
July 12, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Check out these five reasons for introducing an early pregnancy class into your class schedule and see how quickly you will reap the benefits.
July 10, 2018 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Causal inference is the process of determining that a cause led to an effect. Causal inference is multi-disciplinary and is shaped by philosophy, statistics, epidemiology, economics, and computer science. Is causal inference a better way to study pregnancy and birth than current methods?
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