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Biden Administration Releases Blueprint to Improve U.S. Maternal …

WebIn June 2022, the Biden Administration issued its Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis to help address maternal mortality and morbidity rates, reduce …

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Sarah Buckley’s “Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing: Evidence

WebIntroduction. For many of us who work in the maternity field, Sarah Buckley's fine work is well-known. Her book, 'Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering' (Buckley, 2009) has …

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What to Know About Babies Born by C-section

WebBabies born by elective c-section (a cesarean performed for no medical reason, but rather upon request) have a higher risk of being born preterm or late preterm, …

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11 Dimensions of Health for Pregnancy

WebGood health is so much more than eating nutritious foods, exercise, and doctors' appointments. Different professionals and organizations define health across several …

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ACOG & SMFM Standardize Levels of Maternal Care to Improve …

WebThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine released their second joint consensus statement on January …

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Making Healthy Choices to Prevent Birth Defects

WebJanuary is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, organized by the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN). A birth defect is something no …

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A Tale of Two Births

WebBy Christine H. Morton, PhD Today, Christine H. Morton, PhD, takes a moment to highlight a just released infographic and report by the California Healthcare …

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Free Informational Webinar on Lamaze International's Evidence …

WebDo you have one hour next Wednesday, February 27th from 2pm to 3pm ET to attend an informational webinar about Lamaze International's Evidence-Based Labor …

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How to Afford Pregnancy and Birth Without Insurance

WebApproximately 26 million people in the United States are uninsured. The cost of prenatal care without health insurance runs around $2,000, and childbirth costs range …

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Perception is Everything

WebThe Health Belief Model was developed over 50 years ago, and it can provide some insight into the way that people make decisions about their health. The Health …

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Preconception and Women's Healthcare: An Interview with Dr.

WebDr. Lu is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and public health at UCLA, and has been voted one of the Best Doctors in America since 2005. …

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Use Your BRAIN When Communicating with Your Care Provider …

WebLamaze educators teach parents an effective decision-making tool using the acronym BRAIN. This tool allows for collaborative decision making between you and …

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World Patient Safety Day: 50% of Adverse Events that Impact …

WebToday, September 17th, 2019 is the inaugural World Patient Safety Day. This is designated by the World Health Organization (WHO). Patients in hospitals in both highly resourced …

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Unintended Consequences: Cesarean Section, The Gut Microbiota, …

WebA cesarean section doesn't automatically condemn a child to a lifetime of asthma or eczema, just as a vaginal birth isn't a guarantee of perfect health. But …

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Part Two: Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in the United States: …

WebMaternal Mortality through the Lens of Psychosocial Theory The quandary of pregnancy-related death in our country is a complex one with numerous variables at …

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Preeclampsia Goes Beyond Pregnancy to Impact Health Over the …

WebPreeclampsia Goes Beyond Pregnancy to Impact Health Over the Entire Lifespan of a Survivor. May is 2021 Preeclampsia Awareness Month. May 22 is World …

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A Functional Medicine Approach to Perinatal Mental Health

WebIn a two part post this week, regular contributor Kathy Morelli shares information about and an interview with Kelly Brogan, MD on her nontraditional approach …

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Returning to Work After Baby

WebThe following resource is reposted with permission from the Lamaze for Parents website, which is chock full of information and tips for expecting and new …

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Happy World Breastfeeding Week

WebResources continue to be made available during World Breastfeeding Week that will benefit the childbirth educator, doula, lactation consultant, midwife and other …

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Biden Administration Announces Initial Criteria for Birthing …

WebAs previously reported in Connecting the Dots, in April 2022, the Biden Administration announced an initiative to create a Birthing-Friendly Hospital designation …

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