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BirthSmarts Online Childbirth Ed Course
Welcome!
Let's Get Started! (2:11)
What To Expect From This Course
Anatomy and Basic Terms
Your "Pregnancy & Birth" Dictionary
Stages and Phases of Labor
Stage One: Contracting and Dilating
Stage Two: Pushing
Stage Three: Delivering The Placenta
Tips For Your Support Squad
When To Head To The Hospital
Rupture of Membranes - AKA "Breaking Your Waters"
Movement and Position Changes
Movement Is A Friend
Positions To Try
What Can You Do With An Epidural?
Limitations To Positions
Positions To Try If Labor Stalls
Positions To Push In
Coping Through Labor
Labor Pain: Like Regular Pain, But Different.
Reducing Anxiety (6:03)
Non-Pharmacologic (Medication-Free) Things To Try For Pain Relief/Relaxation
Epidural Information
Pharmacologic (Medication) Pain Relief
Monitoring Your Baby And Body Through Labor
When Is Monitoring The Baby Necessary?
Different Ways To Monitor The Baby
Monitoring Your Body
Monitoring Labor Progress
Tearing, Episiotomy, Operative Vaginal Birth...Oh My!
The Scoop On Vacuum/Forceps
The Scoop On Episiotomy (0:46)
The Scoop on Perineal Tears (0:52)
Group B Strep
Labor Induction & Labor Augmentation
Induction vs. Augmentation: What's The Difference?
What To Expect
Questions to Ask If Induction/Augmentation Is Mentioned
Is Induction/Augmentation Safe?
Cesarean Birth
The Process Of A Cesarean Birth
Questions To Ask Before Your Cesarean
Does One C-Section Mean I Always Need Them?
Postpartum
The Immediate Postpartum Period (8:51)
What To Expect For Your Baby
What To Expect For Your Care
Caring For Your Perineum (5:52)
When Things Don't Go According To Plan...
Postpartum Mental Health
Helping Pets Adjust
Newborn Care
Feeding Your Baby
Cluster Feeding
Baby Poop
When baby is fussy...
Sleep
Newborn Jaundice
Advocating For Yourself Throughout Pregnancy, Labor, and Beyond
Using Your B.R.A.I.N.
Asking Questions
If You Don't Feel Heard...
Communicating Your Values
Should You Hire A Doula?
Hospital Policy Is Not Law
Final Details
Packing your hospital bag
Thank you + coupon code (1:15)
Positions To Try If Labor Stalls
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