by Lisa | Feb 28, 2015 | Birth options, Breastfeeding, Child Birth Education, Microbiomes, Uncategorized
This past week I listened to a online keynote speech led by Penny Simkin during the Gold Midwifery Conference . It is available here http://www.goldmidwifery.com/keynote-recording This the abstract from Penny Simkin that briefly explains microbiomes. This is...
by Lisa | Jan 31, 2015 | Fourth Trimester, Postpartum
What is a Postpartum Doula? DONA International summarizes the role of a Postpartum doula as “…trained in postpartum adjustment, newborn characteristics, care, feeding and development and the promotion of parent-infant bonding. They are experienced in...
by Lisa | Jan 27, 2015 | Child Birth Education
A study has found that women who experienced mood disorders during pregnancy may be at risk for more severe postpartum depression (PPD) than those whose symptoms begin after birth. Also called postnatal depression, PPD is a type of clinical depression which can...
by Lisa | Jan 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
How you can delay umbilical cord clamping and bank your baby’s cord blood Americord Registry, a leader in the advancement of umbilical cord blood, cord tissue and placenta tissue banking, today announced continued support for parents that elect to delay cord clamping...
by Lisa | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Placentophagy protocol in management of postpartum care ”Giving…placenta to a new mother following birth has become standard protocol among a growing number of midwives in the United States. By nourishing the blood and fluids, endocrine glands and organs, Placenta...
