CAPEA welcomes the ongoing implementation of making comprehensive evidence based antenatal education for all as per the recommendation 14.
We welcome increased funding for CMC Parenting Education positions to support, train and resource educators in the future to make this possible, and the provision of updated centralised resources by the ACI for educators to use.
Of particular note are the following recommendations:
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Childbirth And Parenting Educators of Australia, Inc. (CAPEA)
We are a voluntary, professional association supporting Australian Childbirth and Parenting Educators from diverse backgrounds as they strive to provide high quality, accessible and responsive education to women and their families during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Our members are from a diverse range of backgrounds across Australia, including but not limited to: midwives, child and family health nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, independent educators, doulas, social workers, psychologists, yoga, calmbirth® and hypnobirth practitioners and general practitioners.
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A recent study conducted at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has revealed a surprising trend in folic acid intake among pregnant women. #study
thepulse.org.au
A recent study conducted at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has revealed a surprising trend in folic acid intake among pregnant women. Despite widespread public health campaigns promoting...A Queensland University of Technology study of 1,500 pregnant women found that 10% have gone hungry, with a large percentage too scared to ask for help. Furthermore, all respondents failed to meet all of the pregnancy specific nutritional guidelines.
One in ten expecting mothers are going hungry, survey finds
www.abc.net.au
Thousands of pregnant women in Australia are going hungry with many of those too scared to ask for help, according to new research.Infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalisation at birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando. #research
Exclusive breastfeeding linked to lower asthma risk in infants
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Infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization at birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to research presented during the American Academ...COVID-19 interruptions
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