Some African Cultural Birthing Challenges
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GALS involved in Birth Support
/0 Comments/in Blog, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Postpartum /by Allison WinterEvery day our ICEA community shows strong support to pregnant and birthing women as educators, birth doulas, post-partum doulas and in other related roles. I offer up this blog post as an example of the power of birth support and how a community came together in a unique way to provide that support.
What is the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative?
/0 Comments/in Blog, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Postpartum /by Allison WinterThe WHO and UNICEF administer the BFHI program internationally and work with the national authority in each country which confers the Baby-Friendly® designation in their nation. More than 20,000 maternity facilities in 150 countries around the world have earned the Baby-Friendly designation.
Breastfeeding and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
/0 Comments/in Blog, Breastfeeding, Postpartum /by Allison WinterAs with any topic, I try to find the balance and work with the individual family. Breastfeeding can work and can be therapeutic while dealing with mood and anxiety disorders. It’s a matter of delving into the family dynamics and figuring out what is going to work; what is best for the situation.
The Safe Use of Essential Oils
/0 Comments/in Blog, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Postpartum /by Allison WinterThe essential oils are literally the plant oils distilled from aromatic plants. This concentrated oil can be used in many ways, but like the plants, must be used respectfully. Essential oils produce an aroma, most often pleasant, and thought of as medicinally benign.
Implicit Bias
/0 Comments/in Blog, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Postpartum /by Allison WinterImplicit bias can be defined as “attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.” What is means is that we act or make decisions/assumptions without conscious thoughts.
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