Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
October 29, 2020 | by: Mallory Emerson, MA, LCCE, CD(PALS)
This puzzle activity can be a simple icebreaker and an opportunity to build community, or can be used to deliver higher level content in a fun, interactive way. I have done it both ways with great success. The puzzle technology platform that I use is Jigsaw Explorer. It is free and takes just a few minutes to set up. With just a link, you can share the puzzle with class members and invite them to complete it as a group or on their own.
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October 27, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
Lamaze International is 60 years old this year and Linda Harmon has been at the helm of this remarkable organization for half of that time! After nearly 30 years as the organization's executive director, Linda is retiring and stepping away from the most familiar name in childbirth education for many, people. Hard to imagine all the change and growth that Linda has led and participated in these past three decades. Supporting the board of directors and all the members with her wisdom and leadership skills, Linda has helped shape an organization that is even more relevant than ever to today's educators and families than it was 30 years ago when she first joined the team. I wanted to ask Linda to reflect and share some insight as to what things have stood out for her during her time with Lamaze.
October 22, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Hospital-Based Deliveries With Water Immersion was a retrospective study that was primarily seeking to compare NICU admissions for newborns born in water versus NICU admissions for those born on land. Additionally, the researchers looked at some secondary outcomes such adverse neonatal diagnoses, maternal infections and perineal lacerations.
October 20, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza
As childbirth educators, we should be sharing information with families about the tests and assessments that newborns undergo in the first hours, days and weeks of their lives. Rather than being viewed as more unnecessary interventions often delivered as part of maternal and neonatal care in 2020, these screenings are making a real difference in the lives of babies and families. Newborn Screening is one of the most effective public health campaigns ever initiated. Through early detection, there has been a positive impact on infant health across diverse geographic, racial/ethnic and socioeconomic differences.
October 15, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Childbirth educators and other perinatal professionals will no doubt at some point work with families who are experiencing (or have experienced in the past) a pregnancy or infant loss. When this tragedy happens, we can be a source of support, compassion and resources for the family and model appropriate actions that other people can model.
October 13, 2020 | by: Andrea Lythgoe, LCCE
Bloom's Taxonomy is a classic in education. It describes the cognitive processes that people go through as they learn. (It doesn’t address attitudes or skills, it’s focused on knowledge.) The original Bloom’s Taxonomy was created in the mid 1950s and revised in 2001. For this article, I am focusing on the newer 2001 version.
October 08, 2020 | by: Katie McGee, PT, DPT
Childbirth educators serve a unique role in helping pregnant people understand their bodies and the physical challenges of growing a baby. Unfortunately, one common challenge is joint pain. In particular, pelvic joint pain affects 16 to 25% of pregnancies, with onset anywhere from the first to third trimester (Kanakaris, 2011). This article will give you answers to the seven most common questions childbirth educators get about pain in the pubic symphysis—the joint at the very front of the pelvis that expands as pregnancy progresses.
October 06, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month. These important topics are not just mentioned in October should be routinely discussed in childbirth education classes, as expectant parents need access to evidence based information that helps prevent infant mobility and mortality. The Safe to Sleep campaign, from the National Institutes of Health has an extremely robust and generous website jam-packed with activities, resources, videos, graphics, social media content and more for you to access, use and share with the families you work with. This information is available in both English and Spanish.
September 30, 2020 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
This month’s Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators honors the continued necessity and continuation of virtual childbirth classes as the world fights against the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are many challenges associated with offering our classes virtually through a variety of software platforms, there are also some benefits that you may not have considered. Today, I share four ways you can use the home environment to enhance the learning experiences of the families in your classes. To see all the posts in the Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators series, follow this link.
September 29, 2020 | by: Boppy
Every September is Baby Safety Month (BSM), an awareness program originally created by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). BSM raises awareness and provides knowledge on how to keep little ones safe.
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