Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
March 26, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
On March 20th, 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Fetus and Newborn and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Obstetric Practice released a joint clinical report entitled Immersion in Water During Labor and Delivery in the journal Pediatrics.
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February 18, 2014 | by: Judith A. Lothian, PhD, RN, LCCE, FACCE, FAAN
I hope that readers of Science & Sensibility (and anyone working in the field of maternal infant health) are sitting down. Be prepared to be blown away. ACOG and SMFM have just released a joint Obstetric Care Consensus statement that has the potential to turn maternity care in the USA on its end.
November 20, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The health concerns that affect preterm babies are well documented and much is known about the impact of an early birth on the long term health of children. Some of these issues were discussed in a recent post on Science & Sensibility highlighting World Prematurity Day. The issue of babies being
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
September 02, 2013 | by: Henci Goer, BA
Regular Science & Sensibility contributor and author Henci Goer takes a look at the recent Cochrane review "Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour" to determine if the researchers found any new information on the benefi
August 21, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Richard N. Waldman, MDThe Lamaze International Annual Conference is being held October 11-13, 2013 in New Orleans, LA. "Let the Good Times Roll for Safe and Healthy Birth" is the theme and there is a fabulous line up of speakers and events planned. Birth professionals who serve women
August 19, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Amber McCann, a keynote speaker for the 2013 Annual Lamaze International Conference. Today, I am delighted to share with you a recent interview with our second keynote speaker, Dr. Richard N. Waldman, an obstetrician and gynecologist at St. Joseph's in
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
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
May 02, 2013 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
By Geradine Simkins, CNM, MSN, Executive Director of Midwives Alliance of North AmericaThis week, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on home birth. While the statement affirmed "the right of women to make a medically informed decision about delivery", many advocates expre
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