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February 14, 2019 by
Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA), BDT(DONA), CLE
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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.... Read More
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February 12, 2019 by
Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA), BDT(DONA), CLE
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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.... Read More

February 8, 2019 by
Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA), BDT(DONA), CLE
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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.... Read More

February 5, 2019 by
Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA), BDT(DONA), CLE
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Exploring the infamous history surrounding the "Father of Modern Gynecology", Dr. J. Marion Sims during Black History Month.... Read More

January 31, 2019 by
Lamaze International
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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.... Read More
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