Recorded Programs
How Circumcision Affects Sexuality
Circumcision is a primal wound that causes pain and trauma to an infant’s penis–his organ of pleasure and procreation. Initially, circumcision interferes with the maternal infant bond, disrupts breastfeeding and normal sleep patterns, and undermines the successful completion of the baby’s … [Read More...]
The Well-Woman Checkup
The Well Woman Checkup (Unedited Prerecorded Program) What is the experienced care provider looking for when she's doing those urine strips, palpating the uterus and taking blood pressure / pulse? This presentation dissects the prenatal checkup and explores the rationale behind each routine … [Read More...]
Childhood Vaccination: Questions All Parents Should Ask Part I: Myths vs. Realities
What are the present legal requirements for mandatory vaccinations? How effective are vaccinations? Are vaccinated children healthier than non-vaccinated children? Are vaccines safe? Do the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks? How is vaccine research conducted? How thoroughly are vaccines … [Read More...]
Recorded Programs (Series)
The Intact Boy
Medicalized (non-religious) circumcision, an invention of English-speaking physicians, is in steep decline everywhere in the world — except for the United States. Join Marilyn Milos, RN; Ronald Goldman, Ph.D.; Gillian Longley, RN, BSN; and Miriam Pollack in a critical examination of the practice of infant male circumcision in North America.
Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom
Sarah J Buckley, MD, family physician, mother of four and author of the internationally-acclaimed book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering will present Gentle Birth: The Science and the Wisdom, a series of lectures on the natural processes of birth, and the impact of interventions in pregnancy and birth on mothers and babies. These ground-breaking lectures, based […]
Essentials 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 delve into issues that arise repeatedly in clinical practice. This series is also valuable for parents who want to be fully informed about their choices […]