Journals and research publications
Below you will find research publications and journals that are linked to CAPEA. There are many quality, peer-reviewed journals that can be found on the internet if you wish to expand beyond this list.
IJBPE
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.
JPE
The Journal of Perinatal Education (JPE) is a peer-reviewed journal specifically for childbirth educators published by Lamaze International, USA. Through evidence-based articles, the JPE advances the knowledge of aspiring and seasoned educators in any setting.
INFO Share
INFO Share is a consolidated list of resources, information and professional development opportunities compiled from multiple sources by the Early Parenting Program of Child, Youth & Families Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
INTERACTION
Interaction is the previous journal publication by CAPEA prior to 2019. You can get access to the archives of Interaction journals as part of your CAPEA membership, accessing downloadable PDF copies of the publication in the members area of the webite.
Birth injuries: the hidden epidemic
A summary of insights from an international survey conducted by the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA), Birth Trauma Association (BTA) & Make Birth Better (MBB).
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Researchers from Western and Brown University have made groundbreaking progress towards identifying the root cause and potential therapy for preeclampsia.
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Western News - In major breakthrough, Western, Brown researchers close in on preeclampsia cure
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Researchers from Western have made groundbreaking progress towards identifying the root cause and potential therapy for preeclampsia.Comment on Facebook
Researchers believe hormone levels may affect the visual processes responsible for our ability to detect and prioritise faces.
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Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects
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A UQ study has found women who’ve just had a baby are much more likely to see faces in everyday objects than other women.Comment on Facebook
Breastfeeding for longer than six months helps protect babies and children from problematic chest infections, new research has claimed.
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Babies who breastfeed longer have better respiratory health, research claims
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More than 1300 mothers and their children were tracked to find out what causes chest infections in babies a...Comment on Facebook