Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
July 10, 2013 | by: Jacqueline Levine, LCCE,FACCE,CD, CLC
Regular contributor, Jacqueline Levine, shares her experiences teaching Lamaze classes and ponders the responses to the question "Why have you come to this class?" The responses motivate her to continue to teach evidence based information and provide families with the resources they need to have a s
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July 08, 2013 | by: Henci Goer, BA
Today, regular contributor, Henci Goer takes a look at the recent study on prescribing bed rest for the prevention of preterm birth. Despite not preventing a premature baby, and even possibly increasing the likelihood, it is still routinely recommended for pregnant women. Please en
July 01, 2013 | by: Andrea D. Lythgoe, LCCE
In this third series on Understanding Research, we will take a basic look at methodologies that are used in research. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, with discussion on the reasons different approaches might be used and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Hopefully t
June 26, 2013 | by: Andrea D. Lythgoe, LCCE
In this third series on Understanding Research, we will take a basic look at methodologies that are used in research. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, with discussion on the reasons different approaches might be used and the strengths and weaknesses of each.
June 24, 2013 | by: Andrea D. Lythgoe, LCCE
I am delighted to welcome regular contributor, Andrea Lythgoe back to Science & Sensibility. In this third series on Understanding Research, we will take a basic look at methodologies that are used in research. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, with discussion
June 19, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
On Tuesday, I highlighted the news that teen birth rates have dropped significantly. Our occasional series on welcoming all families continues today by examining the issue of teaching childbirth education classes for teen parents. Teenagers and very young adults may be part of your student pop
June 17, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Today, I highlight the recent news about the significant drop in teenaged births in the US, including some interesting trends. Then on Thursday, we will continue our "Welcoming All Families'" series with "Working with Teen Parents" and take a look at childbirth classes for teenage mothers.
June 12, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
With Father's Day being celebrated this Sunday, Certified Doula David Goldman shares his experiences as both a birth doula and expecting father, as he ponders the role birth professionals and health care providers have in welcoming or marginalizing the partner during pregnancy, birth and early paren
June 10, 2013 | by: Deena H. Blumenfeld, ERYT, RPYT, LCCE, FACCE
:Do women really eat their placentas?" I am asked this question in every Lamaze class I teach. This question is often accompanied by a raised eyebrow and a giggle. Many times, at least one mother will sheepishly avert her eyes and mention that she's thinking about doing it because she's heard of the
June 05, 2013 | by: Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
I first became interested in childbirth-related psychological trauma in 1990. Twenty-three years ago, it was not something researchers were interested in studying. I found only one study, and it reported that there was norelation between womens birth experiences and their emotional health.
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