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Creating Change and Staying Connected through Collaboration.

Judith A Lothian1

  • 1JUDITH LOTHIAN is a childbirth educator in Brooklyn, New York, and a member of the Lamaze International Board of Directors. She is also an associate professor in the College of Nursing at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

The Journal of Perinatal Education
|February 3, 2007
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Childbirth educators often feel isolated. Collaboration, supported by resources like the Cochrane Library and birth networks, is crucial for professional support and accessing evidence-based information to improve maternity care.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Professional Development in Childbirth Education

Background:

  • Childbirth educators frequently experience feelings of being overwhelmed and isolated in their professional roles.
  • The demanding nature of childbirth education necessitates strong support systems for educators to sustain their practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of collaboration in supporting childbirth educators.
  • To identify key resources and networks that facilitate professional connection and access to evidence-based information.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive approach is used, drawing on the experiences and perspectives of a childbirth educator.
  • Examples of successful collaborations and supportive organizations are presented and discussed.

Main Results:

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  • Collaboration serves as a vital mechanism for fostering change, maintaining professional connections, and ensuring the continuity of care.
  • Organizations such as the Cochrane Library, Coalition for Improving Maternity Services, Lamaze International, Maternity Center Association, DONA International, and various birth networks exemplify beneficial collaborative structures.

Conclusions:

  • Childbirth educators gain significant benefits from collaborative efforts, including enhanced access to and utilization of evidence-based information.
  • Feeling connected with peers through collaboration is essential for the well-being and effectiveness of childbirth educators.