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IJBPE News
Skin Patch Shows Promise for Toddlers with Peanut Allergy
A global phase 3 clinical trial that included Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that a year-long immunotherapy through a skin patch safely desensitized toddlers with peanut allergy, lowering the risk of a severe allergic reaction from accidental exposure. Results of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for children 1-3 years of age, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Study finds early RSV infection linked to significantly increased risk of asthma in children
Severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been associated with the onset of childhood wheezing diseases, but the relationship between RSV infection during infancy and the development of childhood asthma has remained unclear.
Beverley Lawrence Beech – Birth Activist
Beverley Lawrence Beech, birth activist, author, researcher and campaigner for human rights in childbirth across the world, died on February 25th and all birthing people are the poorer now that her determined and uncowed voice will no longer be heard.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIRTH & PARENTS EDUCATION
Introduction to The Journal
The International Journal of Birth and Parent Education is an independent, international, not for profit publication aimed at professionals and lay educators working across the transition to parenthood.
Founded seven years ago by Professor of Perinatal Education, Mary Nolan, and Consultant Perinatal Educator, Shona Gore, the Journal is published quarterly and each issue explores key topics in the critical 1000 days, including pre-conception education, education in pregnancy and for labour and birth, perinatal mental health, infant feeding, early child development and parenting programmes.FREE ARTICLES
FREE Articles from the IJBPE
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They illustrate some of the topics that the Journal covers and the way in which it covers them. We hope you find them interesting, informative and accessible.COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in pregnancy
The health risks for pregnant women who contract COVID-19 disease are concerning. Unvaccinated pregnant women are more likely to require hospitalisation and treatment for COVID-19 compared to those vaccinated.
Induction: How to explain choices to parents when the choices aren’t clear
One question childbirth educators are very likely to be asked relates to the pros and cons of induction, especially in the context of pregnancy continuing after 40 weeks.
Preconception Health, Education and Care: Making and celebrating progress
Jonathan Sher, Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland, argues for the persuasive power of affirming the positive when trying to move the preconception health agenda forward.
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