October 07, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
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July 15, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Being able to read and understand research papers isn't just for students and professionals -- it can be helpful as a pregnant person and parent, too. It can initially feel intimidating, but once you dive in and get used to the surroundings, you may find it is not as difficult as you once thought. The more frequently you give it a go, the easier it becomes. We have covered this topic before in several blog posts and an amazing series on our professional blog, Connecting the Dots. Today, I highlight those resources along with some new ones that have been useful to me as a childbirth educator.
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September 18, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Last week, parts of the internet were aflame with new research suggesting that social media -- in particular expectant parent forums -- is partly responsible for increasing women's fear of childbirth. Senior research fellow Catriona Jones of University of Hull, United Kingdom, came up with this find
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January 19, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
In the new year, many of us are looking for ways to give back or get involved in helping the greater good. Volunteering your time and resources can provide tremendous help to those in need and to organizations that are working toward the advancement and e
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January 17, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
You gotta love it when research proves something we already knew. On the one hand, it's nice to feel validated by science. On the other hand -- duh! This time, researchers from Deakin University in Victoria, Australia, revealed evidence showing that "baby
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