Greening Your Pregnancy and New Family


Speaker: Donna Walls RN, BSN, ICCE, IBCLC

 
 

Continuing Education Units
One (1) ICEA Contact Hour, One (1) R-CERP

Objectives
At the end of this session, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe the negative effects of environmental toxins on pregnancy and new families
  2. Describe safe, healthy alternatives for foods, care products, cleaning and lifestyles
  3. Discuss resources and research available for education for families and professionals

About the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)

The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) is a professional organization that supports educators and health care professionals who believe in freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care.

Sessions



Greening Your Pregnancy and New Family

Donna Walls RN, BSN, ICCE, IBCLC

Education on the effects of environmental chemicals has been slow to catch up with the research. ACOG has recommended that all pregnant women receive information on how to avoid many chemicals known to cause fetal harm. Numerous organizations are providing research and education for families to reduce their exposure to unhealthy toxins but mainstream paths of education have been slow to add this information to curriculum. Childbirth educators have a unique opportunity to educate pregnant and new families about the concerns and also provide safe, healthy alternatives for care of families.


Greening Your Pregnancy and New Family