Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
September 08, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Continuing the Science & Sensibility occasional series: Welcoming All Families, Certified Nurse Midwife Emalee Danforth examines the research on perinatal and postpartum mental health on the family who arrives in your classroom or office with a history of infertility. As the childbir
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May 26, 2014 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month, when agencies on the local, state and federal level along with private and public organizations promote campaigns designed to increase awareness of perinatal mood disorders. While it is good to increase awareness of the symptoms, sources of help
February 19, 2014 | by: Kathy Morelli
In a two part post this week, regular contributor Kathy Morelli shares information about and an interview with Kelly Brogan, MD on her nontraditional approach to working with women who are dealing with perinatal mental health issues. Today in part two, Dr. Brogan shares information on incorporating
February 17, 2014 | by: Kathy Morelli
In a two part post this week, regular contributor Kathy Morelli shares information about and an interview with Kelly Brogan, MD on her nontraditional approach to working with women who are dealing with perinatal mental health issues. Dr. Brogan shares information on incorporating a whole body
October 07, 2013 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
We are just a few days past the sad events that occurred in Washington DC, right near the capital, when Miriam Carey, a mother of a year old child slammed her car into security barricades and led law enforcement officials on a high speed car chase, injured federal officials and was shot and killed,
August 26, 2013 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
Today, regular Science & Sensibility contributor Walker Karraa shares a study that came out earlier this summer examining the incidence of postpartum depression and place of residence (rural vs urban.) Women living in urban areas were more likely to suffer from PPD. Are you surprised
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
December 13, 2012 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
By: Walker KarraaRegular contributor Walker Karraa has written an excellent three part series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and what the childbirth educator or birth professional can do to help women get the help they may need when dealing with mental illness during the pr
December 11, 2012 | by: Walker Karraa, PhD
Regular contributor Walker Karraa has written an excellent three part series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and what the childbirth educator or birth professional can do to help women get the help they may need when dealing with mental illness during the prenatal and postpartum
November 13, 2012 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Todays guest post is written by Dr. Mark Sloan, pediatrician and author of Birth Day: A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History and the Wonder of Childbirth. Dr. Sloan shares information and current research on delayed cord clamping after birth, in a helpful Q&A style format that consumers
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