April 30, 2012
by Amy
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Last month, I sat riveted in the car, long after I had arrived at my destination, listening to this WBEZ piece on news literacy. News literacy focuses on giving people the tools to seek out reliable information. On the program, … Continue reading
April 27, 2012
by Amy
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So once again, on the road one morning about a week ago, I was listening to NPR and I heard this story: Can You Think Your way To That Hole-In-One? Now, the story is about golfing. It talks about a … Continue reading
April 27, 2012
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Mucus Plug: a thick plug, comprised of mucus, which acts as a gatekeeper, protecting the uterus from infection during pregnancy. Toward the end of pregnancy, as your cervix begins to efface and dilate, this mucus plug may fall out. It’s … Continue reading
April 25, 2012
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I am so excited to post the first birth story on Birth Literacy. On Monday, I posted about the importance of the birth story as part of the postpartum recovery period, and as a significant contributor to our shared knowledge … Continue reading
April 23, 2012
by Amy
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After the births of my daughters, I couldn’t stop blabbing on and on about my birth experiences. I wanted to share every minute detail of the process with friends and family, and couldn’t understand (in my postpartum haze) why everyone … Continue reading
April 20, 2012
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Lactation Consultant: A lactation consultant is a healthcare professional specializing in breastfeeding and lactation. Breastfeeding mothers might seek the assistance and support of a lactation consultant in order to help troubleshoot any challenges encountered in breastfeeding (including initiation and latch, … Continue reading
April 18, 2012
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Updated AAP guidelines on breastfeeding (full guidelines here), and the inevitable backlash The benefits of feeding on demand Growth charts for breastfed babies Policy shift in South Africa: breastfeeding among HIV positive mothers A google “doodle” for breastfeeding Breastfeeding in … Continue reading
April 16, 2012
by Amy
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You may have seen the articles about a recent study on caffeine and breastfeeding circulating earlier this month. When I saw the articles covered far and wide by several news sources (here, here, and here), I was so pleased! According to … Continue reading
April 13, 2012
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Evidence Based Practice: The use of the best available scientific research (evidence) to inform and direct clinical practice and decision making. This is a concept that has informed my Birth Literacy work. I am applying the best available scientific evidence to … Continue reading
April 11, 2012
by Amy
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Earlier this week, I posted this one-hour audio documentary about birth in America. Listening to the documentary, there is a recurring theme of the culture of fear, which dominates perceptions and experiences, and especially care in the arena of birth … Continue reading