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BirthRoot Online Childbirth Preparation Course
Welcome!
What to expect in this course (1:24)
About the instructor
Glossary of Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
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Introduction
Getting Started (4:57)
Pregnancy/Birth Journal and Birthing in Awareness (10:24)
Evidence Based Practice and Common Misconceptions About Labor and Birth (15:21)
Cascade of Interventions and Self-Care During Pregnancy (9:13)
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Module 1: Healthy Pregnancy
Anatomy Overview and Optimal Pregnancy Nutrition (20:01)
Posture, Exercise, Rest and Relaxation, and Sex/Sexuality (12:32)
Essential Yoga for Pregnancy (22:25)
Using Herbs Safely (16:38)
Home Remedies for Common Discomforts (13:25)
Complimentary Therapies (16:30)
3 Pregnancy Complications, Monitoring Your Well-Being, and Special Situations (18:09)
Activities and Assignments
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Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Preparing for Birth & Parenting
Optimal Fetal Positioning (28:19)
Belly Mapping (3:49)
Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual Preparation (24:43)
Your Support Team (16:08)
Your Birth Location (15:18)
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Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Labor & Birth
Hormonal Physiology and Role of Pain in Labor (22:49)
Prelabor Changes and Onset of Labor (25:02)
Overview of Stages of Labor and First Stage of Labor (34:02)
Second Stage of Labor (32:27)
Waterbirth (6:05)
Third and Fourth Stages of Labor (22:42)
Enzo's Birth (3:39)
Activities and Assignments
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Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Comfort Techniques
Pain vs. Suffering, Breathing, and Pain Coping Techniques (10:54)
Relaxation, Visualization, and Massage Techniques (12:25)
Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy, and Hot and Cold Treatments (8:54)
Positions and Movements to Encourage Progress and Increase Comfort (23:14)
Rebozo Techniques (5:36)
Techniques for Slow, Stalled, or Back Labor (16:06)
Tips for Partners, Packing Your Bag, and Homebirth Transfer (6:56)
Activities and Assignments
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Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Procedures & Interventions
Decision Making and Creating an Effective Birth Plan (9:23)
Labor Induction (25:04)
Natural Methods of Stimulating Labor and Medical Labor Induction (14:49)
First Stage Interventions - Part 1 (23:50)
First Stage Interventions - Part 2 (23:17)
Second Stage Interventions (22:31)
Third Stage Interventions (9:42)
Activities and Assignments
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Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Cesarean Birth
Cesarean Epidemic (23:42)
Planned, Unplanned, and Emergency Cesarean Birth (21:06)
Breech Presentation (8:48)
Benefits and Risks of Cesarean Birth and How to Reduce Your Chance of Having a Cesarean (15:48)
What to Expect Before, During, and After Cesarean Birth (39:22)
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) (7:11)
Activities and Assignments
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Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Newborns
Newborn Procedures (21:12)
Newborn Appearance (11:07)
Newborn Care (16:03)
Newborn Sleep (8:51)
Choosing Your Baby's Health Care Provider and Newborn Warning Signs (3:08)
Activities and Assignments
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Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Postpartum & Infant Feeding
Options for Keeping or Consuming Your Placenta (11:26)
Physical Changes After Birth (36:43)
Emotional Changes After Birth (12:34)
Lifestyle Changes After Birth (9:48)
Postpartum Nutrition & Exercise (10:31)
Postpartum Warning Signs (8:07)
Infant Feeding Part 1 (25:10)
Infant Feeding Part 2 and Parting Thoughts (23:15)
Activities and Assignments
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Module 8 Quiz
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