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INFO Share is a consolidated list of resources, information and professional development opportunities compiled from multiple sources.
International Journal of Birth and Parent Education is the official publication CAPEA provides access to members as part of their membership. The journal keeps members up to date with current childbirth and parenting articles, teaching ideas and relevant topical issue.

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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 major systematic review of treatments for protecting the newborn brain from the negative effects of inflammation has found that earlier anti-inflammatory intervention is best.
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How to protect the newborn brain
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Brain inflammation can cause a wide range of health problems in newborns, some life-long, scientist share how to protect the newborn brain.- Likes: 0
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The CAPEA Annual General Meeting will be held tomorrow night, Thursday 30 November at 7.30pm Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time.
We encourage all members to attend and hear what has been happening this year and what is planned for 2024.
See the reports and get the Zoom link on the CAPEA website: capea.org.au/
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Newborn babies respond differently to their mother tongue, suggesting that exposure to language in the uterus may provide the foundations for learning.
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Babies may start to learn language before they are born
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Newborn babies respond differently to their mother tongue, suggesting that exposure to language in the uterus may provide the foundations for learningCOVID-19 interruptions
COVID-19 restrictions have presented many challenges to educators and expectant parents. The good news is that many innovations are helping to overcome the barriers. See our COVID-19 message to educators and expectant parents.