Preparing for Birth e-Class
Introduction
Module 1: Birth Culture (60 mins)
Our Philosophy
History of Childbirth
Why Natural Birth?
Birth culture around the world
VIDEO: Birth culture in Canada
Caregiver Bias
Natural Hospital Birth Introduction
Module 1 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 1: Birth Culture
MODULE 2: Birth Physiology (60mins)
Childbirth Anatomy
Stages of Childbirth
Amniotic Sac
Low-lying Placenta
Understanding Labour Hormones
Piper & Chaz birth video - Documentary Clip
Sphincter Law
Need for Privacy
Module 2 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 2: Birth Physiology
MODULE 3: Early/Active Labour (60mins)
Gestation
Pre-labour
Early Labour
Abdominal Breathing
Activity: Abdominal Breathing
Understanding & Timing Contractions
Active Labour
Labour Positions
When to call midwives or go to hospital
TOURS: Calgary Hospitals & Birth Centers
TO-DO: Birth Bag Supply List (Hospital & Home)
QUICK REFERENCE PDF: Early & Active Labour
OPTIONAL: Management of Group B Step
Module 3 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 3: Early/Active Labour
MODULE 4: Relaxation & Pain Management (45mins)
Pain & Fear
The seduction of epidurals - Documentary Clip
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Massage, Stroking, Touch & Counter Pressure
Acupressure
Acupressure for Labour PDF
Aromatherapy
ACTIVITY: Simulating Contractions
OPTIONAL: Homebirth
OPTIONAL: Waterbirth Info
Birth & Postpartum ~ Shopping video guide for Birth Supplies Canada
Module 4 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 4: Relaxation & Pain Management
MODULE 5: Evaluating Progress (45mins)
Dilation, effacement, station, fetal position
Dilation isn't everything
Active Management of Labour
When should we intervene? - Documentary Clip
Cervical Scar Tissue
Fetal Monitoring
OPTIONAL: Fetal Monitoring
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
ACTIVITY: What comforts you? PDF
ACTIVITY: What is your love language? PDF
Module 5 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 5: Evaluating Progress
MODULE 6: When Baby is Breech (30mins)
Breech Presentation
Chiropractic Webster Technique
OPTIONAL: Chiropractic Webster Technique (4:54)
Traditional Chinese Medicine
OPTIONAL: Moxibustion (1:23)
External Cephalic Version (ECV)
OPTIONAL: Successful External Version (3:37)
Homeopathics for breech
Anti-gravity Exercises
Vaginal Breech Delivery - Advocating
SOGC Guidelines: Vaginal Breech Delivery
OPTIONAL: Vaginal breech delivery testimonial
MODULE 7: Hard Labour & Transition (40mins)
Hard Labour
Activity: Horse lips
Avoiding unnecessary pain
DOCUMENTARY CLIP: Perspectives at birth
Transition
Coaching without guilt
Empathizing versus problem solving - video
Caregiver perspective - What will labour be like?
QUICK REFERENCE PDF: Hard Labour & Transition
MODULE 8: Medical Pain Relief Options (30mins)
Medical Pain Relief Options
Epidural Benefits & Risks
DISCUSSION: Consumer confusion
Module 7 & 8 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 7/8: Hard Labour & Transition
MODULE 9: Second Stage Pushing (40mins)
Transitioning to second stage & the urge to push
Lip of Cervix
Spontaneous Pushing
Directed Pushing
Pushing Positions
What effects the length of second stage? (basic notes)
Effective Pushing Technique
Crowning
Oil & Warm Compresses
OPTIONAL: Perineal Massage
Birth of Logan: Foothills Hospital Birth VIDEO on Second Stage Pushing
Second Stage Reminders (basic notes)
Second Stage Pushing Positions PDF
Module 9 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 9: Second Stage Pushing
MODULE 10: Third Stage & Post-Birth (25mins)
Umbilical Cord Complications
Third Stage Placenta & Managing blood loss
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping & Cord Blood Banking
Post Birth Perineal Repairs & Uterine Massage
Placenta Inspection
OPTIONAL: Uterine Massage
Module 10 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 10: Third Stage & Post-Birth
MODULE 11: Variations & Complications (60mins)
The Business of Being Born - Documentary Clip (30 mins)
Post Dates Pregnancy & Sweeping membranes/rimming cervix
Prelabour Rupture of Membranes
Biophysical Profile
Amniotic Fluid Levels
Meconium
Induction of Labour
Cervical Ripening
Bishop Score
Foley Catheter
Prostaglandins - Cervidil
Artificial Rupture of Membranes - Amniotomy
Synthetic Oxytocin - Syntocinon / Pitocin
Aging Placenta PDF
Module 11 Quiz
1 Quiz
MODULE 11: Variations & Complications
MODULE 12: Planning for birth (45 mins)
Birth Philosophy
Decision making
Boundaries
TO-DO: Priority scale activity
TO-DO: Labour Companion/Pocket Reminders
Making informed choices - Documentary Clip
Navigating Interventions
Birth Plans
Realistic Expectations
ACTIVITY: Tracking your tigers PDF
MODULE 13: Cesarean Section (30mins)
Cesarean Section
Reasons for C-Section
Questionable reasons for C-Section
OPTIONAL: Documentary clip
What to expect
OPTIONAL: Descriptive cesarean section procedure
Possible risks to mother
Possible risks to newborn
Recovering from a Cesarean
Warning signs after C-Section
MODULE 14: Newborn Procedures & Appearance (14mins)
Vitamin K for newborn
Erythromycin eye ointment for newborn
Newborn Metabolic Screening
OPTIONAL: Newborn Metabolic Screening (1:20)
Newborn Suctioning & Apgar Score
Newborn color
Vernix
Head moulding
Swollen Genitals
Milia
Newborn Weight
Dry Skin
Lanugo hair
Stork bites
Mongolian spots
Breast swelling
Umbilical Cord
Swaddling baby
Jaundice
Hiccups & Sneezing
Spitting up
Cradle cap
Newborn Acne
Chiropractic care for newborns
Rest
Pads & Swollen Perineum
MODULE 15 :Post Birth Recovery (10mins)
TO-DO: Calendula Ice Pad for Post Birth
Pain Relief
Constipation
Peri Bottle
Sitz Bath
Chux Pads
Hemerrhoids
Lochia Bleeding
Fundal Size
Sex after baby
Exercise after baby
What is Postpartum Depression?
Dealing with postpartum depression
When Life Hands You Lemons...My Battle With Postpartum Depression
Post-birth & Newborn Quiz
1 Quiz
Post Birth & Newborn Quiz
Birth Matters Video
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