Introduction
Module 1: Healthy Pregnancy
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Anatomy Overview and Optimal Pregnancy Nutrition (20:01)
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Posture, Exercise, Rest and Relaxation, and Sex/Sexuality (12:32)
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Essential Yoga for Pregnancy (22:25)
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Using Herbs Safely (16:38)
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Home Remedies for Common Discomforts (13:25)
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Complimentary Therapies (16:30)
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3 Pregnancy Complications, Monitoring Your Well-Being, and Special Situations (18:09)
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Activities and Assignments
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Downloads
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Links and Resources
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Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Preparing for Birth & Parenting
Module 3: Labor & Birth
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Hormonal Physiology and Role of Pain in Labor (22:49)
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Prelabor Changes and Onset of Labor (25:02)
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Overview of Stages of Labor and First Stage of Labor (34:02)
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Second Stage of Labor (32:27)
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Waterbirth (6:05)
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Third and Fourth Stages of Labor (22:42)
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Enzo's Birth (3:39)
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Activities and Assignments
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Downloads
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Links and Resources
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Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Comfort Techniques
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Pain vs. Suffering, Breathing, and Pain Coping Techniques (10:54)
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Relaxation, Visualization, and Massage Techniques (12:25)
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Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy, and Hot and Cold Treatments (8:54)
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Positions and Movements to Encourage Progress and Increase Comfort (23:14)
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Rebozo Techniques (5:36)
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Techniques for Slow, Stalled, or Back Labor (16:06)
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Tips for Partners, Packing Your Bag, and Homebirth Transfer (6:56)
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Activities and Assignments
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Downloads
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Links and Resources
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Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Procedures & Interventions
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Decision Making and Creating an Effective Birth Plan (9:23)
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Labor Induction (25:04)
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Natural Methods of Stimulating Labor and Medical Labor Induction (14:49)
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First Stage Interventions - Part 1 (23:50)
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First Stage Interventions - Part 2 (23:17)
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Second Stage Interventions (22:31)
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Third Stage Interventions (9:42)
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Activities and Assignments
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Downloads
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Links and Resources
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Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Cesarean Birth
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Cesarean Epidemic (23:42)
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Planned, Unplanned, and Emergency Cesarean Birth (21:06)
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Breech Presentation (8:48)
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Benefits and Risks of Cesarean Birth and How to Reduce Your Chance of Having a Cesarean (15:48)
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What to Expect Before, During, and After Cesarean Birth (39:22)
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) (7:11)
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Activities and Assignments
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Downloads
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Links and Resources
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Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Newborns
Module 8: Postpartum & Infant Feeding
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Options for Keeping or Consuming Your Placenta (11:26)
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Physical Changes After Birth (36:43)
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Emotional Changes After Birth (12:34)
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Lifestyle Changes After Birth (9:48)
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Postpartum Nutrition & Exercise (10:31)
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Postpartum Warning Signs (8:07)
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Infant Feeding Part 1 (25:10)
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Infant Feeding Part 2 and Parting Thoughts (23:15)
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Activities and Assignments
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Downloads
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Links and Resources
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Module 8 Quiz
