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Debunking Intermittent Reinforcement in Relationship To Child Sleep

by Mar De Carlo Book Excerpt, “Awakening Through Sleep” Nov 17 2015 Intermittent Reinforcement Intermittent reinforcement is a commonly used term in the world of child sleep and parenting in general. Intermittent Reinforcement is when rules, rewards or personal boundaries are handed out or enforced inconsistently and occasionally which usually encourages another person to keep […]

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT BIG CHANGES AT IMPI

Dear Students, Graduates and Members, We have some very exciting announcements here at the International Maternity and Parenting Institute and we wanted to let you know what’s on the horizon. First and foremost, we wanted to let you know that we are changing our name from the International Maternity and Parenting Institute (IMPI) to the […]

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Why New Parents Fight More & What Birth Professionals Can Do About It

by Rhona Berens, PhD, CPCC Newsflash: 9 in 10 couples report a drop in relationship satisfaction after their first baby is born. Many say the drop is steep. Plus, conflicts increase exponentially. If you work with new parents, or have children, this information is old news. While babies might enhance relationships by deepening our connection […]

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International Maternity Institute Launches Continuing Education Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 February 4, 2014 International Maternity Institute Launches Continuing Education Program             SAN FRANCISCO – The International Maternity Institute (IMI) is proud to announce the launch of their new Continuing Education Program, led by their Director of Continuing Education, Jessica Brodey.  The IMI Continuing Education Program has been created to support advanced career […]

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Why Eating During Labor Should Not Be Forbidden

by Debra Flashenberg, IMI Advisory Board Member and Guest Blogger In the movies and on TV, laboring women are often depicted as panting, sweaty and sucking on ice chips. Luckily, that image can finally change! After years of food and fluid intake being restricted for women in labor, there has been a closer scientific look […]

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Advice for Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

As women, there are some special health issues that are unique to us. One of these is pelvic organ prolapse, or what some doctors refer to as POP. POP occurs when the pelvic muscles weaken and organs fall (prolapse) or sink into the vagina. There are different types of POP depending on the organ that […]

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Getting Stronger for Labor with Sleep

an interview with Mar De Carlo for Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine (for highlights of this interview purchase Pregnancy and Newborn magazine’s April 2013 issue)   Why is it important for an expecting mama to try to catch her 40 winks? From the moment a woman becomes pregnant; her body is undergoing many physiologic and biochemical changes. […]

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Interested in Maternity Nutrition?

by Sara Spears, IMI Maternity Nutrition Coach Instructor Years ago, on my wedding day, my brand-new husband and I stopped at a fast food drive-thru on the way to our reception.  My, how things have changed. It wasn’t long after that day that I began to wonder about where our food comes from, and how […]

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TENS Machine- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

by Debra Flashenberg, IMI Advisory Board Member and Guest Blogger Among the many pain management techniques and methods, there is one that gets little attention here in the US. It is called the TENS Machine- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and it is used throughout much of Europe. What is the TENS machine? How Does It […]

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Calm Your Baby Naturally Through Food Choices

by IMI Blog contributor, Amanda Hammond As a huge natural living fan, I tend to take a more holistic approach when it comes to parenting, and naturally this includes colic and baby soothing solutions. Through my learning process, I’ve learned that I made some mistakes. I made them because I didn’t know. That’s what happens […]

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