birth professionals
Not Just the Baby Blues: Recognizing and Treating Postpartum Depression
“While our mothers may have taught us misery and suffering is part of mothering an infant, it is simply untrue,” says Elizabeth Torres, Psy.D., a psychologist at McLean, who leads support groups for women experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). PPD affects up to 20% of new moms, but it can be effectively treated. Torres says, “The…
Read MoreBecoming a Childbirth Educator FAQ
Why should I take a WellPregnancy training? When you train with me you have both the advantages of an international organization (CAPPA is the largest childbirth educator organization in the world) and my personal experience as a childbirth educator here in New England for twenty years. During a twenty-four hour childbirth educator training, we have…
Read MoreA Holistic Approach to Your Prenatal Care
By Guest Blogger, Webster Certified Prenatal & Family Chiropractor and WellPregnancy trained, CAPPA childbirth educator Dr. Jessica L. Caruso Many of my patients ask “Is it safe for me to continue chiropractic care during my pregnancy?” The answer is a resounding “YES!” In fact, not only is it safe; but chiropractic care is highly recommended…
Read MoreTen Tips for Beginning Childbirth Educators by Julie Brill, CCCE, CLD
1.Be upbeat. Convey that birth is safe. Begin each class with a brief outline of what you will be covering so students can know what to look forward to. End with time for questions and a brief preview of the next class. Always end on a positive note. 2.Use word of mouth advertising. It’s effective…
Read MoreWhy the Science of Birth Doesn’t Matter
I recently got to hear Joel Salatin speak. For those who don’t know, Joel is a farmer and an advocate of the right of American consumers to purchase raw dairy, meat, eggs, and vegetables from small, local farmers. He says that if our Founding Fathers could have imagined that this right would ever be taken…
Read MoreA Better Doula Training?
For the first time weather has forced me to cancel a labor doula training. Doulas go out in the snow, but with a forecasted New England blizzard on the way, it seemed like the only responsible action to take. It got me thinking about tongue and cheek conversations I have had with other doulas about…
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