Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Women who choose to have a VBAC will have emotions and fears about giving birth that are justifiably heightened. She and her partner will require more time and patience than your other clients. This...
View ArticlePediatric Exam of the Newborn
Knowing what the midwife or pediatrician is looking for in the examination of the newborn will enhance your ability to assist with the care of the baby after the immediate postpartum period. In this...
View ArticleBusiness Promotion and Professionalism
Prosperity and business responsibility are matters of integrity. Let’s marry your spiritual calling with the practical reality of paying bills and building a business. This program is a realistic and...
View ArticleUltrasound Safety and Other Considerations
Sarah J. Buckley, MD discusses important questions about the safety of prenatal ultrasound based on scientific research, and suggests ways to maximize the benefits and minimize the harms from...
View ArticleThe Safety and Logic of Normal Birth
Sarah J. Buckley, MD explores how the delicate and complex hormonal processes of labor provide safety, ease and pleasure, as well as long-term benefits, for mother and baby. One of six lectures in our...
View ArticleAfterbirth: Cord Clamping and Other Third Stage Issues
Featuring the normal processes that happen immediately after birth (third stage) for mother and baby, Sarah J. Buckley examines the impact of interventions such as cord clamping and Pitocin injections,...
View ArticleWhen Birth Goes Wrong: The Hormonal Impact of Interventions for Mother and Baby
Referencing the latest scientific research, Sarah J. Buckley, MD focuses on how common birth practices can make birth more difficult and dangerous for mother and baby. The presentation also includes...
View ArticleEpidurals: Impact on Mother and Baby
Sarah J. Buckley, MD presents important evidence-based information for women and care providers about the effects of epidurals in labor and on the newborn. One of six lectures in our Gentle Birth: The...
View ArticleThinking Twice About Cesarean Surgery
Sarah J. Buckley, MD reveals the latest medical evidence about the risks, benefits and side effects of cesareans, including little-known research on the altered physiology (body processes) of cesarean...
View ArticleEssentials of Maternal-Infant Care
Join Gloria Lemay, celebrated traditional birth attendant and childbirth educator, in a series of 12 online programs for professionals and students who wish to expand their knowledge and skills, and...
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