Recently added articles from International Journal of Childbirth Education:
ONE ON ONE: The Editor's Perspective
Jun 01, 2008; ... Childbirth educators and other birth professionals can have life-altering impact on the families they serve. I know for sure had I not attended childbirth classes that provided evidence-based information about birth and infant feeding, I would not have gained the desire, motivation, and in the ...
Across the President's Desk
Jun 01, 2008; ... As director of a maternity care center, I feel fortunate to work for an organization which operates within its fourteen guiding principles. My favorite principle, "challenge the status quo," is also the favorite of my CEO. All employees are invited, and expected, to offer suggestions to improve ...
Butterfly Wings
Jun 01, 2008; ... In my opinion ... ABSTRACT It is important to examine and understand how the introduction of infant formula has impacted the world and analyze the end results. The small things we do can have a significant impact on our world. We each can influence the number of babies receiving ...
Social Drinking Among Pregnant Women
Jun 01, 2008; ... ABSTRACT Despite health care provider recommendations, a substantial number of American women continue to drink alcohol while pregnant. In this study, pregnant drinkers were older than average and highly educated. Most described social drinking patterns. Wine and beer were the beverages ...
Incorporating Breastfeeding Across the Childbirth Curriculum
Jun 01, 2008; ... ABSTRACT A board-certified lactation consultant advises how childbirth educators can present breastfeeding information to parents through the multiple classes they teach. Expectant parents coming to educational programs are looking for information that will shape their decisions ....
Is Breast Still Best? How Are Environmental Toxins Affecting Breast Milk?
Jun 01, 2008; ... Every few months another article appears in the popular media sending out alarms about the detection of toxins found in breast milk. By not consulting professionals or further researching the issue, it would be easy to conclude that breastfeeding may be dangerous, and mothers should make the ...
World Breastfeeding Week: A Simple Celebration
Jun 01, 2008; ... In addition to being my town's only certified childbirth educator, I am also the only La Leche League (LLL) leader. If you are in a similar situation, then you can borrow my plan to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. To start, I made a personal vow to only plan and promote an event that ...
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and the Birth-Breastfeeding Continuum
Jun 01, 2008; ... ABSTRACT Birth and breastfeeding are inextricably linked and successful breastfeeding is most easily initiated following an undisturbed birth. Childbirth educators are in a position to influence this continuum prior to birth. One way to promote the connection between birth and ...
Understanding the Physics Behind Correctly Positioning a Baby at the Breast
Jun 01, 2008; ... ABSTRACT As breastfeeding educators work with Generation X and Y mothers, it is important for them to be able adjust their teaching style and methods, if they are not a part of the same generation. Explaining breastfeeding utilizing scientific terms is one way to appeal to this ...
Showing Off Your "Baby": Publishing Your Results
Jun 01, 2008; ... You thought you were done with your research project - the hard work similar to pregnancy! Well, just as parents want to show off their baby, your research must be shown off as well. The world needs to see the results of your work. This article will focus on the presentation and publication of ...
Unexpected Experience at International Workshop
Jun 01, 2008; ... For more than a decade, I have had the privilege of teaching moms and their support persons through Prepared Childbirth classes at my small local hospital. I have found fulfillment and continued passion, and frankly, I had been quite content in my role. So, when Marilyn Hildreth (IAT) approached ...
Anecdotes: An Effective Teaching Strategy
Jun 01, 2008; ... Never underestimate the power of inspiration. Excellent educators are able to reach and even touch the souls of those they teach. They are able to combine teaching with some level of helping parents connect within themselves, and begin to parent from their own intuition, and knowingness ....
Breastfeeding Basics
Jun 01, 2008; ... English only Vol. 1: 22 minutes - The Breastfeeding Game: Why Breastfeed? Vol. 2: 23 minutes - Valerie's Diary: How to Breastfeed Vol. 3: 21 minutes - Straight Talk From Breastfeeding Moms: Beyond the Newborn Vol. 4: 33 minutes - Simple Solutions: Problems, ...
Infant Feeding Research Summaries
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract: A prospective study of iron status in exclusively breastfed term infants up to 6 months of age. Authors: Shashi Raj, MMA Faridi, Usha Rusia, and Om Singh Published: International Breastfeeding Journal March 2008 BACKGROUND This research study explores ...
Breastfeeding Resources
Jun 01, 2008; ... Lactation Courses Lactation Education Resources Lactation Management for Doulas http://www.leron-line.com/Basic Lactation Management.htm UCLA Extension Lactation Educator Training ...
Join ICEA members to Celebrate Childbirth Professionals
Jun 01, 2008; ... ICEA 2008 International Convention The convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Buffalo, New York. The special convention sleeping room rate at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo is $119 single/double per night. This year's convention will be held October 23 through 25 ....
Educating the Educator
Jun 01, 2008; ... The goal of Educating the Educator is to provide qualified ICEA educators to teach and sponsor Basic Training for the Childbirth Educator Workshops and Doula and Labor Support Training Workshops. To achieve this goal ICEA is offering an Educating the Educator Training Course. The course ...
Certification Update
Jun 01, 2008; ... ICEA is providing a special, limited-time offer to all members to expand your certifications and become an ICEA certified postnatal educator. Enroll in the ICEA postnatal educator certification program before December 31, 2008, at the special half-price rate of $50. The ICEA postnatal ...
Spotlight on the Educator: Cheryl Coleman
Jun 01, 2008; ... My journey in the world of childbirth education began during nursing school in 1973 when I had the opportunity to observe a young couple give birth to their first child. This was a very different birth from what I had ever seen. The dad was in the room the entire time, and he came equipped with ...
Breastfeeding Is Priceless No Substitute for Human Milk
Jun 01, 2008; ... A CIMS Fact Sheet The World Health Organization, health care associations, and government health agencies affirm the scientific evidence of the clear superiority of human milk and of the hazards of artificial milk products. The World Health Organization recommends that mothers ...