The evidence base for the cues program for mothers of very low birth weight infants: an innovative approach to reduce anxiety and support sensitive interaction

Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants, born weighing less than 1,500 g, are at risk for several developmental problems. Consequently, there has been interest in developing intervention programs to prevent such problems. This article describes the empirical evidence that guided the development of an innovative, multicomponent intervention program for mothers of VLBW infants, as well as the program content and features. Based on the evidence, the program was designed to include six sessions and commence shortly after birth to reduce maternal psychological distress during the infant's hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit and to promote sensitive mother-infant interaction. The program incorporates various learning activities, including written materials, observational exercises, discussion, and video feedback.     

Evidence-Based Maternity Care: Can New Dogs Learn Old Tricks?

In this article, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator describes her efforts to change the culture of birth in a community hospital in a small Midwestern town. Her experience highlights the challenges and the frustrations involved in creating change. The authors reflect on ways to enhance the success of change and advocacy strategies.     

桂林师专艺术教育发展阶段论

以桂林师专七十多年办学历史为脉络,论述其艺术教育孕育、传承、持续发展、彰显阶段,展望未来,对其艺术教育未来发展和全面贯彻党的教育方针具有重要意义。     

西方人口经济学说的历史演进及借鉴意义

在经济学说史上 ,经济学家对人口与经济之间关系的认识各不相同 ,究其原因 ,可以发现 ,由于所处的历史时期和国家不同 ,不同的经济学家面临着不同的社会经济条件 ,人口对经济的作用也呈现出不同的特征 ,同时 ,经济学家不同的价值观也是一个重要的参考因素。对于处在不同发展阶段的国家而言 ,比较这些理论 ,博采众家之长 ,选择适合本国国情的人口经济政策 ,将有利于社会经济发展目标的快速实现 ,并能避免由于短视造成的不利影响     

试论我国的计划生育政策与公民的生育权

文章探讨了计划生育这项基本国策随着社会发展所逐渐显现出的不良后果,重新衡量了计划生育政策与公民生育权,指出原计划生育政策在当今中国的不当之处,提出了适当放松对公民生育权的限制、中国解决人口问题的根本办法是同时取消户籍制度和计划生育,充分地保护公民的生育权。     

查尔斯·达尔文对我一生的影响

在庆祝查尔斯·达尔文诞辰200周年之际,笔者回忆了人生道路上达尔文先生的思想对自己职业生涯的影响,以此来纪念这位伟大的人物.     

Healthy Birth Practices Revisited

In this column, the editor of The Journal of Perinatal Education describes this special issue where distiguished authors provide updated evidence-based reviews of the Lamaze International Six Healthy Birth Practices that promote, support, and protect natural, safe, and healthy birth.This issue is dedicated to Elisabeth Bing on the occasion of her 100th birthday.     

明代状元丁显生卒年辨正

关于明代状元丁显的生卒年《明史》等早期史料均未载,近年出现的一些纸质及网络文献却提供了不同说法,但都不是很可靠,文章结合古今各种说法进行辨析后,认为丁显生卒年应分别为公元1358年和公元1398年。     

生命的彩虹--浅析《虹》中两性关系和谐的因素

通过对《虹》中布郎文家族三代人情感的分析,探讨了劳伦斯关于两性关系保持和谐的因素的思想.认为,夫妻和而不同,双方均应保持各自心灵的独立和平衡,保持基于默契的陌生感,在此基础上通过沟通,接纳对方的陌生因素--活力来实现新的人生.     

杨巨源生平诸事考

杨巨源是中唐著名诗人,其诗时人赞赏备至,然其生平诸事仍存疑窦。本文结合史料及前人成果,试对其生卒年、籍贯、仕履及交游情况加以考辨。