Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
February 14, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
As childbirth educators, we know how important it can be to have a loved one be a supportive and engaged participant in the labor and birth process. Educators can drop in little activities to help foster that connection. Here are six ideas to try in class.
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February 12, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
A new study was just released: Virtual Reality Analgesia in Labor: The VRAIL Pilot Study—A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial Suggesting Benefit of Immersive Virtual Reality Analgesia in Unmedicated Laboring Women that examined the impact of virtual reality on reducing pain in labor.
February 08, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Lamaze International is prepared to award funding to two research grants for exploration of the impact and value of evidence-based childbirth education on birth outcomes, patient satisfaction, and/or cost of care. Apply now.
February 05, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Exploring the infamous history surrounding the "Father of Modern Gynecology", Dr. J. Marion Sims during Black History Month.
January 31, 2019 | by: Lamaze International
This month’s Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators activity comes from childbirth educator Amanda Phillips. She introduces the fun use of emojis to talk about and reinforce information on the stages of labor.
January 28, 2019 | by: Tanya Strusberg, LCCE, FACCE
Tanya Strusberg interviews Dr. Rachel Reed, author of "Why Induction Matters" and The Midwife Thinking Blog about the impact of induction on people's birth experiences today.
January 24, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, CD (DONA), LCCE
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month in the USA, and it is important for educators to share fact-based information about what people can do to take care of their cervix in order to have a healthy pregnancy and birth. 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with cervical cancer.
January 22, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
There are two research grants funded by Lamaze International. The grants are to be given for the purpose of studying the impact and value of evidence-based childbirth education on birth outcomes, patient satisfaction and/or cost of care, and to foster research skills among novice researchers.
January 17, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The SOGC opinion on and corresponding statement on home birth is a refreshing respectful and collaborative approach to the choices of birth location facing birthing families today.
January 15, 2019 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Every 4 ½ minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. That means approximately 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects each year. Childbirth educators can help families prevent and deal with detected birth defects.
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