Tag: Labor Series

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.

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.

Postpartum: This final session will instruct you on the postpartum period (after birth). You’ll learn what to expect in the hospital or birthing center in the hours and days following birth, and what you can expect in the first few weeks at home. Real moms also offer tips and share about the things they wish they had done differently or had known about after labor and delivery. You’ll finish this class feeling excited and ready to meet your baby and be empowered to have the best birth possible.

Medical Pain Relief, Interventions: 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.

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B.R.A.I.N & Decision Making: You may be faced with difficult decisions during birth. Labor may not be progressing as quickly as your doctor would like. Or what do you do if pain medicine is offered that wasn’t part of your birth plan? What if your doctor recommends a cesarean? Making important decisions is tough, and having the right tool to help you do it is important. Cue the B.R.A.I.N. method. This five-part decision-making tool will help you narrow down the information you need during labor to make the best well-informed decision for you and your baby.

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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.

El cupo es limitado.

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.

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.

 

El trabajo de parto prematuro es el trabajo de parto que comienza temprano, antes de las 37 semanas. El trabajo de parto prematuro puede llevarlo a un parto prematuro. En este video, aprenderá las señales de advertencia generales del embarazo y las señales de trabajo de parto prematuro