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Thinking Twice About Cesarean Surgery

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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 newborns. One of six lectures in our Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom series, lectures that focus on the natural processes of birth, and the impact of interventions in pregnancy and birth on both mothers and babies.

These ground-breaking lectures, based on Dr. Buckley’s public talks and conference presentations in the US, Australia and New Zealand, are educational and informative for midwives, nurses, childbirth educators, doulas, natural health practitioners and others. This series is also valuable for parents who want to be fully informed about their choices in pregnancy and birth.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

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Epidurals: Impact on Mother and Baby

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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 Science and the Wisdom series, lectures that focus on the natural processes of birth, and the impact of interventions in pregnancy and birth on both mothers and babies.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

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When Birth Goes Wrong: The Hormonal Impact of Interventions for Mother and Baby

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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 recommendations for enhancing safety and ease in birth. One of six lectures in our Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom series, lectures that focus on the natural processes of birth, and the impact of interventions in pregnancy and birth on both mothers and babies.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

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Afterbirth: Cord Clamping and Other Third Stage Issues

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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, and offers suggestions for optimizing this time for mother and baby. This program includes a discussion of Lotus Birth.

One of six lectures in our Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom series, lectures that focus on the natural processes of birth, and the impact of interventions in pregnancy and birth on both mothers and babies.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

Filed Under: Afterbirth: Cord Clamping and Other Third Stage Issues, By Title, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Recorded Presentations Tagged With: Afterbirth, Birth Trauma, Breastfeeding, Buckley birth, c-section, cesarean, Childbirth, childbirth education, conscious woman, Conscious Women, Cord Clamping, Doula, Dr. Buckley, due date, due date calculator, due dates, elective cesarean, Epidural, Gentle Birth, Gentle Birth the Science and the Wisdom, Highlight Conscious Woman, Highlight Conscious Women, homebirth, Induction of Birth, Labor Induction, Lotus Birth, natural childbirth, normal birth, prenatal ultrasound, Raquel Lazar-Paley, safety and logic of normal birth, Sara Buckley, Sarah Buckley, sarah Buckley MD, Third Stage, ultrasound, ultrasound safety, vaginal birth

The Safety and Logic of Normal Birth

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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 Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom series, lectures that focus on the natural processes of birth, and the impact of interventions in pregnancy and birth on both mothers and babies.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

Filed Under: By Title, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Recorded Presentations, The Safety and Logic of Normal Birth Tagged With: Birth Trauma, Breastfeeding, Buckley birth, c-section, cesarean, Childbirth, childbirth education, conscious woman, Conscious Women, Doula, Dr. Buckley, due date, due date calculator, due dates, elective cesarean, Epidural, Gentle Birth, Gentle Birth the Science and the Wisdom, Highlight Conscious Woman, Highlight Conscious Women, homebirth, Induction of Birth, Labor Induction, natural childbirth, normal birth, prenatal ultrasound, Raquel Lazar-Paley, safety and logic of normal birth, Sara Buckley, Sarah Buckley, sarah Buckley MD, ultrasound, ultrasound safety, vaginal birth

Ultrasound Safety and Other Considerations

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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 ultrasound. One of six lectures in our Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom series, lectures that focus on the natural processes of birth, and the impact of interventions in pregnancy and birth on both mothers and babies.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

Filed Under: By Title, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Recorded Presentations, Ultrasound Safety and Other Considerations Tagged With: Birth Trauma, Breastfeeding, Buckley birth, c-section, cesarean, Childbirth, childbirth education, conscious woman, Conscious Women, Doula, Dr. Buckley, due date, due date calculator, due dates, elective cesarean, Epidural, Gentle Birth, Gentle Birth the Science and the Wisdom, Highlight Conscious Woman, Highlight Conscious Women, homebirth, Induction of Birth, Labor Induction, prenatal ultrasound, Raquel Lazar-Paley, Sara Buckley, Sarah Buckley, sarah Buckley MD, ultrasound, ultrasound safety

Business Promotion and Professionalism

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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 practical guide to the entrepreneurial side of caring for others. Although the focus is on the birth business, the ideas raised in this session are applicable to all care providers.

One of Gloria Lemay’s twelve Essentials of Maternal-Infant Care presentations for birthing professionals and other care providers who work with women during the childbearing year. This series also benefits students of all levels who wish to delve into issues that arise repeatedly in clinical practice.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

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Pediatric Exam of the Newborn

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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 program, you will learn to distinguish between normal parental concerns (e.g., Is it normal for the baby to turn bright red?”) and signs that the baby should be seen in a hospital emergency ward (e.g., “The baby isn’t feeding and seems lethargic.”).

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

Filed Under: Breastfeeding, By Title, Pediatric Exam of the Newborn, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Recorded Presentations Tagged With: Breastfeeding, childbirth education, conscious woman, Conscious Women, Consicous Woman, due date, due date calculator, due dates, essentials of maternal infant care, Gestational Diabetes, Gloria Lemay, Herpes, Herpes Simplex II, Induction of Birth, Labor Induction, maternal mortality and morbidity, midwife, Midwifery, Newborn, Newborn Exam, Newborn Examination, nutrition, past due, Pediatric Exam of the Newborn, pediatrician newborn, post dates, Pregnancy Nutrition, Raquel Lazar-Paley

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

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 program focuses on advanced planning techniques for changing psychological patterns in the mother and father, and tips for avoiding pitfalls and safely supporting families through this most satisfying and empowering of childbirth experiences.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

Filed Under: By Title, Healing from Birth Trauma, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Recorded Presentations, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Tagged With: Breastfeeding, childbirth education, conscious woman, Conscious Women, Consicous Woman, due date, due date calculator, due dates, elective cesarean, essentials of maternal infant care, Gestational Diabetes, Gloria Lemay, Herpes, Herpes Simplex II, Induction of Birth, Labor Induction, maternal mortality and morbidity, midwife, Midwifery, nutrition, past due, post dates, Pregnancy Nutrition, Preparing for cesarean, Raquel Lazar-Paley, Repeat Cesarean, Sugar Pregnancy, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC

Water Birth and Lotus Birth

April 20, 2011 By Raquel Leave a Comment

The most exciting ideas in obstetrics come from the women themselves. Water Birth and Lotus Birth are grass roots innovations that have endured for decades. Learn about the safety and beauty of these birth practices.

This session is 90 minutes in length.

Cost: $7.50

Certificate of Completion: $7.50 (completion of post-session questionnaire required).

Continuing Education Units are available for some professional groups. To view a listing of CEU opportunities, click here.

Filed Under: By Title, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Recorded Presentations, Water Birth & Lotus Birth Tagged With: Breastfeeding, childbirth education, conscious woman, Conscious Women, Consicous Woman, Cut cord, delay cord clamping, delayed cord clamping, due date, due date calculator, due dates, essentials of maternal infant care, Gestational Diabetes, Gloria Lemay, Herpes, Herpes Simplex II, Induction of Birth, Labor Induction, Lotus, Lotus Birth, maternal mortality and morbidity, midwife, Midwifery, not cut cord, nutrition, past due, post dates, Pregnancy Nutrition, Raquel Lazar-Paley, Water Birth, Waterbirth