Tag: Labor Series

Having a baby is huge . . . and likely not something you want to do alone. Research has shown that when you have one or two support people by your side, you are more likely to stick to your birth plan and have fewer interventions. And it’s just nice having someone there to help. In this video, we’ll talk about what a birth coach does, whom to choose, and how to train them so you have the best birth experience possible. Topics include: • birth coach • delivery • labor • support • birth plan • support person • emotional support • communicator • your partner • doula • friends • family • flexible • patient • encourager • childbirth classes.

Pain in childbirth can feel pretty scary. You might wonder, “can I handle it?! What if I can’t?” In this video we talk all about managing pain the natural way. That’s right, without any pain medication. You can do this! You’ll learn about the three Rs: relaxation, ritual, and rhythm to help you manage pain. Then we discuss various natural comfort techniques to help you lessen the sensation pain. We also discuss the benefits to a more natural birth, and why learning them is helpful, even if you’re planning on the epidural.

En este video, hablaremos sobre tres cosas importantes que necesitas saber al acercarte al nacimiento de tu bebé: 1. Cómo funciona el parto, incluyendo por qué sientes dolor durante el trabajo de parto; 2. Las cinco señales que indican que el trabajo de parto ha comenzado; 3. Las cuatro etapas del trabajo de parto y qué esperar en cada una. ¡Tú puedes hacerlo, y estamos aquí para ayudarte! Y cuando todo haya terminado, estarás muy orgullosa de lo que has logrado al dar a luz.

Los temas incluyen: • dolor • parto • señales de trabajo de parto • encajamiento del bebé • pérdida del tapón mucoso • ruptura de fuente • dolor en la parte baja de la espalda y el abdomen • contracciones de trabajo de parto • cronometraje de las contracciones • trabajo de parto prematuro • etapas del trabajo de parto • fase temprana o latente • coronación • fase activa • fase de transición • pujo y nacimiento • expulsión de la placenta • período postparto • contracciones de Braxton-Hicks.

In this video, we’ll talk about three important things you need to know as you approach your baby’s birth: 1. How childbirth works, including why you have pain in labor; 2. The five clues that tell you labor is here; 3. The four stages of labor and what to expect in each. You can do this, and we’re going to help you! And when it’s all over, you’ll be so proud of what you’ve accomplished in giving birth. Topics include: • pain • childbirth • signs of labor • lightening • lose mucus plug • water breaking • lower back and belly pain • labor contractions • timing contractions • preterm labor • stages of labor • early or latent phase • crowning • active phase • transition phase • pushing and delivery • expelling the placenta • postpartum period • Braxton-Hicks.

An unmedicated birth may not be for every mom, or you might change your mind as labor progresses. Even if you plan for an all-natural birth, some medical situations may come up that need to be addressed. This lesson will cover the various medical pain relief options—from taking the edge off to removing most of the pain, and the various medical interventions and procedures you might encounter during labor.

SENSITIVE MATERIAL Your body was designed to give birth. In lesson two, you’ll learn how your anatomy works with hormones to move your baby from your uterus, through the birth canal, and into your arms. This happens in four stages, called the stages of labor.

En este video hablaremos de la importancia de una persona de apoyo durante el parto, de probar diferentes posiciones y técnicas de respiración que le ayudarán con el dolor de parto, también escuchar música o usar imágenes para distraerse y relajarse. Algunas mujeres usan el agua o hidroterapia.

Congratulations, you’re getting so close to holding your sweet baby! Taking a birth class is a great way to prepare for the labor and delivery you’ll soon be experiencing. When it comes to your child’s birth, you are in control. It will affect your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. For this reason, you’ll want to give careful thought to planning your birth. This first course will discuss the Bright Birth plan, labor expectations, and finish up by talking about your support team.

Embarazo es el término utilizado para describir el periodo en la cual el feto se desarrolla en vientre o útero de la mujer. El embarazo se divide en tres trimestres, cada trimestre dura 13 semanas. En este video hablaremos de malestares comunes, anatomía del embarazo, cuándo llamar al profesional de salud y señales de parto prematuro.

Trabajo de parto es el proceso que conduce al nacimiento de su bebé, consiste en una serie de contracciones uterinas rítmicas, involuntarias o inducidas y el parto consiste de diferentes etapas.

 

Pain in childbirth can feel pretty scary. You might wonder, “can I handle it?! What if I can’t?” In this video we talk all about managing pain the natural way. That’s right, without any pain medication. You can do this! You’ll learn about the three Rs: relaxation, ritual, and rhythm to help you manage pain. Then we discuss various natural comfort techniques to help you lessen the sensation pain. We also discuss the benefits to a more natural birth, and why learning them is helpful, even if you’re planning on the epidural.