Birth Preparation Online Course
You only get one chance to birth your baby. Are you ready?
Birth Preparation is an antenatal program that will prepare you for your upcoming labor by helping your reduce fear, learn how to manage your labor pain and help you feel in control and prepared for your labour and the birth of your baby.
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PROGRAMÂ MODULES
Pregnancy
The pregnancy trimesters
Healthy eating during pregnancy
Exercising during pregnancy
Managing your pregnancy weight gainÂ
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Health check-ups, tests and screenings
Antenatal visits
Tests and screenings
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Preparing for laborÂ
How do you feel about childbirth?
Understanding your baby's due date
The fear-tension-pain cycle
The mind-body connection
Choosing where to give birth
Choosing your medical team
Planning your birth environment
What to pack in your hospital bag
Positions and movement for an active labor
Perineal massage
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Preparing your birth planÂ
What is a birth plan
Putting together your birth plan
Using your B.R.A.I.N to make decisions during pregnancy and labor
Giving birth to your baby
What happens during labor
The process of labor
Prelabor
Early labor
Active labor
Transition
Birth
Delivering the placentaÂ
The hormones of labor
The role of hormones during labor
The role of oxytocin during labor
The effects of adrenaline and cortisol
Endorphins and their role in pain management
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Contractions
What causes contractions
Frequency, duration and intensity of contractions
How contractions facilitate cervical dilation
How to time your contractions
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Your baby's position for birth
Your baby's position during labor
The importance of your baby's position for labor progress
Techniques for encouraging optimal fetal positioning
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The role of your uterus, cervix and pelvis
The role of your cervix during labor
The role of your uterus during labor
The role of your pelvis during labor
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Natural pain management techniques
Coping strategies for the different phases of labor
Positions for labor
Breathing techniques
Massage
Affirmations
TENS machine
Medical interventions
Medical pain relief options
The cascade of interventions
Electronic fetal monitoring
Vaginal examinations
Induction of labor
Assisted birth
Caesarean section
VBAC - Vaginal birth after c-sectionÂ
Choosing your support for labor
Choosing your support for laborÂ
How your birth companion can provide support Â
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 Preparing for your baby's arrival
Essential clothing for your baby
Setting up your baby's room
Basic baby items you'll need
Sleep and settling
Making your home safe for baby
Baby health and hygiene
Emotional preparationÂ
What happens after birth
What to expect after birth
Skin-to-skin contact
APGAR scoring
Health checks for your baby, injections and newborn screenings
Breastfeeding basics
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Recovery after birth
Creating a postpartum plan
Understanding postpartum recovery
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Caring for your baby
Diaper/nappy changing basics
How to bath your baby
How to swaddle your baby
How to soothe and calm your crying baby
Bonding with your baby
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Feeding your baby
Breastfeeding
Formula feeding
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Online childbirth classes
Antenatal classesÂ
Why choose the Birth Preparation Program?
This antenatal program will educate and inform you about what to expect during your labor and the birth of your baby. It will give you and your birth companion the knowledge and tools to face your labour with calmness and confidence. No matter how your labor unfolds, you’ll be informed and ready to handle each stage of labor with strength and ease.
Ready to experience a beautiful labor and birth for your baby?
Join my Birth Preparation Program today and discover the tools and techniques you need for a positive, calm, and empowered birth experience. Are you ready to make your labor and birth beautiful?