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International Journal of Childbirth Education The official publication of the International Childbirth Education Association Managing Editor Connie Livingston Photo Editor Caroline Brown Columnists Donyale Abe Heather Jeffcoat Mary McCoy Wall Elizabeth Smith Reviewers Susan Bash Erica Konya Erin Livingston Candy Mueller Graphic Designer Laura Comer Articles herein express the opinion of the author. ICEA welcomes manuscripts, artwork, and photographs which will be returned upon request when accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Copy deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, and October 1. Articles, correspondence, and letters to the editor should be addressed to the Managing Editor. Advertising (classified, display, or calendar) information is available at www.icea. org. Although advertising is subject to review, acceptance of an advertisement does not imply ICEA endorsement of the product or the views expressed. The International Journal of Childbirth Education (ISSN: 0887-8625) is published quarterly and is the official publication of the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA), Inc. Subscriptions are $60 a year. The International Childbirth Education Association, founded in 1960, unites individuals and groups who support family-centered maternity care (FCMC) and believe in freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care. ICEA is a non-profit, primarily volunteer organization that has no ties to the health care delivery system. ICEA membership fees are $75 for individual members (IM). Information available at www.icea.org, or write: ICEA, 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27607 USA. © Copyright 2009 by ICEA, Inc. Articles may be reprinted only by written permission of ICEA. VOLUME 24 NUMBER 2 JUNE 2009 Indexed in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) Features Is the Breast Really Better? By Tracy Jahn.......................................................................................................................13 From Mother to Mother: A Gift of Health By Elizabeth Smith.............................................................................................................. 17 Centering for Birth By Molly Remer...................................................................................................................20 Development of a Biometric Infant Identification Tool By David A. Tesini .............................................................................................................. 25 Herbs and Natural Therapies By Donna Walls .................................................................................................................29 Columns The Editor’s Perspective – Mothering and Childbirth Education – By Connie Livingston..............4 Across the President’s Desk – New Possibilities – By Jeanette Schwartz......................................... 5 Executive Director’s Letter – Relationships – By David Feild...........................................................6 The Way I Teach – Prenatal Education vs. Postpartum Reality – By Kimberly Bepler.................... 7 Perinatal Wellness – Postpartum Urinary Incontinence – By Heather Jeffcoat.............................11 An Educator’s Moment – Letting Go! – By Donyale Abe............................................................... 16 Featured Educator – Connie Bach................................................................................................ 21 Audio Visual Review – Orgasmic Birth – Reviewed by Margery Simchak.........................................23 In My Opinion – Mothering Our Oxytocin – By Mary McCoy Wall............................................. 38 Announcements Follow ICEA Online..................................................................................................................24 ICEA Announces Photo Contest............................................................................................... 37 ICEA Board of Directors Vote to Ammend Bylaws...................................................................40 Journal Submissions.................................................................................................................. 41 ICEA.org Calendar of Events.....................................................................................................................40 Cover Photo: Kimberly Hicks Volume 24 Number 2 June 2009 | International Journal of Childbirth Education |
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