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International Journal of Childbirth Education Open Focus The official publication of the International Childbirth Education Association VOLUME 31 NUMBER 3 JULY 2016 2016 October 13 ‐15 Core Conference October 11 & 12 Preconference workshops Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel 3801 Quebec Street | Denver, CO 80207 Free airport shuttle Reaching the Highest Peaks in Evidence‐Based Practice Join us for the 2016 Conference! Sessions this year will include information on: Learning Lab Skills Sessions Waterbirth Science and Safety Preconference Workshops: Somatic Trauma Resolution . Professional Childbirth Self – Care for the birth professional Educator Workshop Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders . Birth Doula Workshop ICEA Member reception hosted by the President . Postpartum Doula Workshop . Early Lactation Care Workshop We are excited to feature these Internationally acclaimed childbirth activists and speakers: NEW THIS YEAR! “Tools For Success” Workshop: Part 1 Creating & Developing an Effective Curriculum Part 2 PowerPoint‐ Creativity, Productivity and Professionalism Barbara Harper RN CD CCE Jennie Joseph LM CPM Rep. Kelly Townsend Doula & member of AZ House of Representatives FREE Certificate For the first time ever Attendees who attend all Concurrent Session Speakers Include: general sessions with Jennie Nicette Jukelevics | Birdie Gunyon Meyer | Jeanne Green Joseph will receive a certificate Donna Walls | Connie Livingston | Tamela Hatcher | Lisa Wilson as a Maternal Child Health Jennifer Shryock | Colleen Weeks | Jana McCarthy Specialist – at no additional charge! International Journal of Childbirth Education The official publication of the VOLUME 31 NUMBER 3 JULY 2016 International Childbirth Education Association Indexed in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) Managing Editor Debra Rose Wilson, PhD MSN RN IBCLC AHN-BC CHT Columns Associate Editor Elizabeth Smith, MPH ICCE IBCLC RLC The Editor’s Perspective – Making Change by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD MSN RN IBCLC AHN-BC CHT .................................................4 Assistant to the Editor Dana M. Dillard, MS PhDc Across the President’s Desk – Join the R.A.C.E. – Reaching the Highest Peaks Debbie Finken, MSc PhD in Evidence Based Practice Linda Gibson, PhD RN by Connie Livingston, RN BS FACCE LCCE ICCE .................................................................. 5 Book Review Editor Guest Editorial – Open Forum Issue Offers Something for Everyone William A. Wilson, MBA by Debra Henline Sullivan, PhD MSN RN CNE COI and Peer Reviewers Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD MSN CRNA COI ....................................................................6 Debbie Sullivan, PhD MSN RN CNE Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD MSN RN CRNA COI Features Joy Magness, In the Midst of Zika: The Role of Childbirth Professionals PhD APRN-BC Perinatal Nurse-BC by Christine Frazer, PhD CNS CNE, Leslie C. Hussey, PhD RN CNE, Maria A. Revell, PhD RN COI Karen S. Ward, PhD RN COI Bobbie Sue Whitworth, PhD MSN RNC, and Nicole Paleo, BSN BA RN C-EFM ................... 7 Marlis Bruyere, DHA M Ed BA B Ed Impact of Health Literacy Levels in Educating Pregnant Millennial Women Dana Dillard, MS PhDc Debbie Finken, MSc PhDc by Leslie C. Hussey, PhD RN CNE, Christine Frazer, PhD CNS CNE, Janice Harris, EDS MSN RN and Marion I. Kopulos, MSN RN-BC CPEN ........................................................................13 Courtney Nyange, DNP MSN RN Grace W. Moodt, DNP MSN RN Emotional Intelligence and the Childbirth Educator by Mary Morrison, BS, and Jeanne Morrison, PhD MSN RN ............................................... 19 Cover Photography Supporting Lesbian Couples During Pregnancy Photography by Axsys Design Bianca Hubble by Angela Pharris, ABD MSW, Justin Bucchio, PhD, Carmelita Dotson, ABD MSSW, www.axsysdesign.com and Wanda Davidson, PhD ................................................................................................ 23 Graphic Designer Pregnancy with Psoriasis: What New Parents Need to Know Laura Comer by Debra Sullivan, PhD MSN RN CNE COI, Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD MSN RN CRNA, and Christopher A. Weatherspoon, APRN MS FNP-BC ......................................................... 25 Articles herein express the opinion of the author. ICEA welcomes manuscripts, artwork, and photo- graphs, which will be returned upon request when In Practice accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Copy deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, and Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease: Promoting Best Outcomes October 1. Articles, correspondence, and letters to the by Maria A. Revell, PhD MSN RN COI, Tasha L. Ceass, BS, editor should be addressed to the Managing Editor: [email protected] Marcia A. Pugh, DNP MBA HCM RN, and Melanie N. McGhee, MSN RN ACNP-C ..........29 The International Journal of Childbirth Education (ISSN:0887-8625) includes columns, announcements, Women’s Health Behaviors with Unintended Pregnancy and Births and peer-reviewed articles. This journal is published by Lee M. Stadtlander, PhD ................................................................................................ 34 quarterly and is the official publication of the Interna- tional Childbirth Education Association (ICEA), Inc. Expectant Fathers in Training: Effective Educational Approaches for The digital copy of the journal (pdf) is provided to Use by Childbirth Educators ICEA members. www.icea.org/content/guide-authors provides more detail for potential authors. by Patti P. Urso, PhD APRN ANP-BC FNP CNE ................................................................. 37 Advertising information (classified, display, or calendar) is available at www.icea.org. Advertising is Breast Cancer during the Childbearing Years subject to review. Acceptance of an advertisement by Debra Wise, BSN RN, and Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD MSN BSN RN CRNA COI ......40 does not imply ICEA endorsement of the product or the views expressed. Reducing Stress in Infants: Kangaroo Care The International Childbirth Education Associa- by Meredith Baker-Rush, MS CCC-SLP/L ...........................................................................44 tion, founded in 1960, unites individuals and groups who support family-centered maternity care (FCMC) and believe in freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered mater- Book Reviews nity and newborn care. ICEA is a nonprofit, primarily Let’s Talk About It: Finding Peace with Death and Dying in Everyday Life volunteer organization that has no ties to the health care delivery system. ICEA memberships fees are $95 reviewed by Kathy Martin, PhD RN CNE ...........................................................................48 for individual members (IM). Information available Cut It Out: The C-Section Epidemic in America at www.icea.org, or write ICEA, 2501 Aerial Center Parkway, Suite 103, Morrisville, NC 27560 reviewed by Connie Livingston, RN BS FACCE LCCE ICCE .................................................49 © 2016 by ICEA, Inc. Articles may be reprinted only with written permission of ICEA. Volume 31 Number 3 July 2016 | International Journal of Childbirth Education | 3 The Editor’s Perspective Making Change by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD MSN RN IBCLC AHN-BC CHT It’s up to each of us to make a difference. Posi- The value represented at the tive social change is possible in your neighborhood or societal level is citizenship, a posi- throughout world. You already touch so many lives, tive investment in the community. and send out a ripple of change. And those you touch There is so much work to be transform the lives of others because of you and your done, and you are already doing influence. Set your intention to meet a need and make a so much. Reflect on what is im- difference using your skill and passion. portant to you and look for ways The Social Change Model of Leadership used in of making a difference. Commit Debra Rose Wilson many university community service programs of- to even more service to others. fers insight into those wishing to effect positive social Seek partnerships and shared goals that will help others. change. The model seems to apply particularly well Learn strategies and develop the capacities to make to care teams and educators in many settings. Social a difference. There is a growing movement of global change comes about through the symbiotic interactions citizens actively solving the world’s problems. Service of individuals, groups, and the larger society. There are to your professional organizations like ICEA or service core values associated with each of these perspectives to an in need population can change the world. Take that map well to practitioners and educators, all conve- action. Believe your actions will have an effect. Civic niently beginning with the letter “C.” responsibility is required from all, but even more so for those of us with special training or education. Make an The key individual values consist of: even bigger ripple. • Consciousness of self (awareness, reflection on values My special thanks to the guest editors Drs Deborah and goals) Weatherspoon and Debra Sullivan who are nurse educa- • Congruence (personal integrity, true presence) tors. They helped gather, review, and edit articles for • Commitment (serving others) this issue. Let us know what you think about the issue. The group values in the model include: Peace, • Collaboration (fostering collegiality) • Common purpose (shared goal), and Debra • Controversy with civility (mutual respect) [email protected]