Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
May 29, 2019 | by: Melissa Cook, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE
This month's Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators' activity comes from Melissa Cook, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE. Melissa has a real gift for creating and presenting materials to use in class that really "pop". The hormones of labor are often confusing, but this classic science demonstration really offers a unique and memorable way to remember that the body is primed to labor and birth (and parent) with the support of the "cocktail" produced by the laboring person.
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May 24, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
May is National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Perinatal mood disorders (depression, anxiety and more) are the most common complication of pregnancy and/or postpartum. It is estimated that one in five pregnant people are dealing with the challenges of pregnancy mood disorders. One in seven people transitions to life with a new baby while also suffering from a postpartum mood disorder.
Childbirth educators would be remiss if they did not allocate time during classes, from the very first moment of connection onward, to discuss this topic. Based on the above estimates, 20% of the people sitting in your classes preparing for their labor and birth are already dealing with a mood disorder but may not have the information or the bandwidth necessary to receive the support they need during this vulnerable time
May 21, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
With ever-increasing scrutiny on methods to improve maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, particularly for Black families and families of color, insurance companies, state Medicaid programs and other health care services funding programs all around the USA are exploring (and in some cases have already initiated) doula care as a covered benefit.
The research study reviewed today runs a theoretical model looking at both the cost-effectiveness and the cost savings when a nulliparous woman has professional labor support for their first birth and the impact on the second birth.
May 14, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
If you are reading this blog post, you are probably aware that Lamaze International’s blog for perinatal professionals - “Science & Sensibility” has a new name, “Connecting the Dots." The blog also has a new URL address: https://www.lamaze.org/Connecting-the-Dots
May 09, 2019 | by: Rebecca Britt, Preeclampsia Foundation
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month and Lamaze International has a long history of collaborating with the Preeclampsia Foundation to raise awareness with both consumers and perinatal professionals. Today Rebecca Britt, Community Engagement Manager for the Preeclampsia Foundation shares the latest research and recommendations for low-dose aspirin prenatally to prevent preeclampsia.
May 07, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza
This past Sunday was International Day of the Midwife, a day designated globally to honor and recognize both the historic contribution and current role of midwives and the midwifery model of care to maternal-infant health. The 2019 theme was “Midwives: Defenders of Women’s Rights. This day has been celebrated since 1992 with accompanying themes that celebrate the rich and diverse nature of midwifery work.
May 03, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza
May 5-12th is National Maternal Health Week. The United States sadly sits at the bottom of the list for maternal mortality and morbidity rates amongst many of the developed nations in the world. Bearing the brunt of poor outcomes in the US are Black families and other people of color. March for Moms and their partner organizations are working to change this.
April 30, 2019 | by: Mallory Emerson, LCCE
Today’s Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators activity comes from doula and LCCE Mallory Emerson. Mallory is a frequent contributor to Connecting the Dots with lots of fun and creative ideas. Today, Mallory talks about using quotes from families who have already birthed to help expectant families learn more about the phases and stages of labor.
April 23, 2019 | by: Hillary Melchiors, Ph.D, MPH, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Updating a classic academic text might be overwhelming for some, but the collaboration of three generations of anthropologists who focus their research on reproduction and childbirth makes Birth in Eight Cultures not only an important contribution to anthropology but also for anyone wanting to better understand what really shapes birth practices. Hillary Melchiors reviews this newly published study of birth around the world and shares why any perinatal professional would want to read this new book.
March 28, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Many of our Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators (LCCEs) and Lamaze International members are also birth and/or postpartum doulas. I reached out to our members to learn more about how they find filling both these roles works for them.
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