{"title":"In This Issue: Perinatal Education in a Post-COVID World","authors":"W. Budin","doi":"10.1891/jpe-2023-0029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/jpe-2023-0029","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47164148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vlogging Pregnancy and Laboring During the Pandemic on YouTube.","authors":"Zehui Dai, Michael Meindl, Dinah Tetteh","doi":"10.1891/JPE-2021-0036","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JPE-2021-0036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since early 2020, the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid changing situation led to unforeseeable challenges and questions for many people, including pregnant women. Through a textual analysis of personal narratives told via pregnancy and/or laboring vlogs during COVID-19, this present study aims to understand how women from China who live in another country during pregnancy have utilized YouTube vlogs to share their experiences. Through this analysis, we identify various challenges that these women experienced during their pregnancy. The COVID-19 pandemic exaggerated the normal difficulties of these issues and also created additional problems for these women, including regular pregnancy tests, choice of birthing locations, and the support and caring that were normal during this time period.</p>","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"32 3","pages":"141-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10386787/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9907219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Not Just Mechanical Birthing Bodies: Birthing Consciousness and Birth Reflexes.","authors":"Orli Dahan, Michel Odent","doi":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0007","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are two concepts of neuroendocrine reflexes associated with the expulsion of the fetus through the birth canal during the second stage of birth: the Ferguson reflex and the fetus ejection reflex. These concepts are often confused with one another and treated synonymously, thus interchangeable. However, the two not only refer to different phenomena, but they also represent the birthing woman differently. The Ferguson reflex treats the birthing woman as simply a biomechanical body. In contrast, the fetus ejection reflex does not ignore women's conscious states during birth and recognizes what is currently a well-known empirical fact: The event of birth is a complex biophysical process affected by many mental, social, and environmental factors. In that, it has a connection to the phenomenon of birthing consciousness, which is the positive altered state sometimes experienced during a physiological and undisturbed childbirth. We argue that birthing consciousness and the fetus ejection reflex, made possible by reduced cortical control, are extremely helpful in promoting physiological human childbirth. Therefore, treating a woman giving birth as a biomechanical body is not only erroneous but can also lead to medical mismanagement of the second stage of physiological childbirth with associated mental and physiological consequences.</p>","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"32 3","pages":"149-161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10386783/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9910506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicola Singletary, Rebecca Sanchez, Dan Spencer, April Danielle Fogleman, Ellen Chetwynd
{"title":"Immersive Videos Improve Student Self-Efficacy in Clinical Lactation.","authors":"Nicola Singletary, Rebecca Sanchez, Dan Spencer, April Danielle Fogleman, Ellen Chetwynd","doi":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0013","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study examined the use of immersive technology as a way to improve access to high-quality interpersonal breastfeeding interactions in an undergraduate clinical lactation course. In particular, we investigated the impact of immersive consultation videos and related activities on student self-efficacy, motivational beliefs, and perceived skill level. Results indicate that usability was high, with participants rating videos, interactives, and activities positively. Students did report a significant increase in self-efficacy and their perceived ability to meet the course learning objectives; no significant changes in the level of interest or perceived skill were found. Our results demonstrate that high-quality immersive videos can be an important learning tool for teaching clinical skills when access to direct patient care is limited or absent.</p>","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"32 3","pages":"162-174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10386786/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9916126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COVID-19 Impact on Group Prenatal Education: A Comparison of Virtual and In-Person Formats.","authors":"Carolyn R Ahlers-Schmidt, Ashley M Hervey","doi":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0008","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective study compared knowledge, intention, and satisfaction outcomes between pregnant women who attended prenatal education in person (<i>n</i> = 202; 55%) prior to the COVID-19 pandemic or virtually (<i>n</i> = 166; 45%) during the pandemic. Results identified increases in knowledge and intention for a healthy pregnancy and safe infant care for both groups. Virtual participants were less likely to endorse developing a birth plan (<i>p</i> = 0.035), knowledge of breastfeeding resources (<i>p</i> = 0.006), confidence in the ability to breastfeed (<i>p</i> = 0.033), and plans to use only a safe infant sleep location (<i>p</i> = 0.045). Important education was provided by continuing Baby Talk during the pandemic. However, topics with activities/demonstrations during in-person learning that were discontinued for virtual learning had significantly lower increases for virtual participants. Virtual education should incorporate more demonstrations/activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"32 3","pages":"133-140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10386784/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9907218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Outcomes of Childbirth Education for Women With Pregnancy Complications.","authors":"Jennifer Vanderlaan, Tricia Gatlin, Jay Shen","doi":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0006","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to examine associations between pregnancy outcomes and childbirth education, identifying any outcomes moderated by pregnancy complications. This was a secondary analysis of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Phase 8 data for four states. Logistic regression models compared outcomes with childbirth education for three subgroups: women with no pregnancy complications, women with gestational diabetes, and women with gestational hypertension. Women with pregnancy complications do not receive the same benefit from attending childbirth education as women with no pregnancy complications. Women with gestational diabetes who attended childbirth education were more likely to have a cesarean birth. The childbirth education curriculum may need to be altered to provide maximum benefits for women with pregnancy complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"32 2","pages":"94-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10321455/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9805779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Educating Housekeeping Staff to Encourage a Culture Supportive of Breastfeeding.","authors":"Julie Blumenfeld, Melanie Miller","doi":"10.1891/JPE-2021-0033","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JPE-2021-0033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Latina women breastfeed at high rates immediately postpartum but also frequently introduce formula. Formula negatively affects breastfeeding, and maternal and child health. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) has been shown to improve breastfeeding outcomes. A BFHI-designated hospital must facilitate lactation education for clinical and non-clinical personnel. Housekeepers, often the sole hospital employees sharing the linguistic and cultural heritage of Latina patients, have frequent patient interactions. This pilot project at a community hospital in New Jersey investigated Spanish-speaking housekeeping staff's attitudes and knowledge regarding breastfeeding before and after implementing a lactation education program. After the training the housekeeping staff overall had more positive attitudes toward breastfeeding. This may, in the short-term, contribute to a hospital culture more supportive of breastfeeding.</p>","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"32 2","pages":"116-126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10321451/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9805782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research Update: Healthy Birth Practice #1-Let Labor Begin on Its Own.","authors":"Debby Amis","doi":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0030","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JPE-2022-0030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article is an adaptation for print of Debby Amis's presentation at the 2022 Lamaze Virtual Conference. She discusses worldwide recommendations as to the optimal time for routine labor induction for low-risk pregnant persons, the recent research about the optimal time for routine labor induction, and recommendations to help the pregnant family make an informed decision about routine induction. This article includes an important new study not included in the Lamaze Virtual Conference that found an increase in perinatal deaths for low-risk pregnancies that were induced at 39 weeks as compared to low-risk pregnancies not induced at 39 weeks but were delivered no later than 42 weeks.</p>","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"32 2","pages":"72-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10321453/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10182412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In This Issue—The Optimal Time to Give Birth","authors":"W. Budin","doi":"10.1891/jpe-2023-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/jpe-2023-0010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43085185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Pilot Study of an Educational Intervention to Increase Postpartum Medical Visit Attendance in Home-Visited Mothers.","authors":"Fallon Cluxton-Keller, Martha L Bruce","doi":"10.1891/JPE-2021-0022","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JPE-2021-0022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Socioeconomically disadvantaged women experience barriers to attending postpartum medical visits (PMV). This three-phase pilot study explored the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an educational intervention to increase PMV attendance in mothers enrolled in early childhood home visiting. Phases 1 and 2 occurred prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Phase 3 occurred during the pandemic. Home visitor implementation of the intervention with mothers was feasible and acceptable in all phases. All mothers who received the intervention reported PMV attendance. Overall, 81% of mothers reported they discussed all questions with healthcare providers at the PMV. These findings provide preliminary effectiveness for a brief educational intervention in increasing PMV attendance in home-visited mothers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46449,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal Education","volume":"32 2","pages":"83-93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10321452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9805775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}