Hesed Birth/Online Prenatal Classes
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Online Prenatal Classes

An on-demand, self-paced, prenatal class for you and your birth partner to work through on your own time. This class covers all the birth basics and more! You'll get lifetime access to this course so you can review it as needed, or reference for future births. Course includes video lessons, handouts, downloads, reference links, worksheets, checklists, and guides for practicing birth skills.
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What's Inside The Course?

Welcome!

Introduction, who we are, what Hesed Birth is all about, how this class is formatted, what you'll get out of it, and suggestions for learning.
Introductions

Module 1 - A Holistic View of Birth

Birth is a physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual event.  Awareness is key on many levels. 
A Holistic View of Birth

Module 2 - Birth Basics

Normalizing birth, birth physiology, signs of imminent labour, stages of labour, role of baby in labour.
Normalizing Birth
Signs of Imminent Labour
Stage I of Labour - Labouring
Stage II of Labour - Pushing
Stage III of Labour - Placental Delivery
Hormones
Oxytocin
The Mama-Baby Dance
Cervical Dilation vs Fetal Station as a Marker for Labour Progress
Creating Your Birth Space
Timing Contractions
Packing Hospital Bags
Preparing for a Homebirth

Module 3 - A Conversation About Pain

Reframing pain, comfort measures, physiological and pharmacological pain management options. 
Understanding Pain
Brain Training
Comfort Measures
The Epidural
Other Pharmaceutical Pain Management Options
Natural Ways to Manage Pain
Everyone needs a Doula

Module 4 - But What About...

Discussing birth realities, choices in birth, labour patterns, medical interventions, and a framework for navigating the unexpected. 
Realities About The Experience of Birth
Choices in Birth
Induction, Augmentation and Interventions
Maternal and Fetal Positioning
Consent and Self Advocacy
Framework for Decision Making
Language, Mindset, Positive Birth
Using Your B.R.A.I.N.
Intervention Perspective Worksheet
Can I Eat & Drink During Labour?
My due date is approaching - should we induce?
Failure to Progress?
Induction & Augmentation - A Quick Reference
Communication Tips for Shared Decision Making
Instrumental Birth
About C-Sections

Module 5 - Practicing Mind and Body Birth Skills

Learning practical skills to practice in advance for labour and delivery including mental strategies, brain and nervous system training, breathing, hands on techniques, movement and birth positions, pushing skills, partner support skills, and practical considerations.
Intro to Birth Skills
Breathing Techniques - Breath with Smell
Breathing Techniques - Breath with Visualization
Breathing Techniques - Breath with Low Tones
Breathing Techniques - Verbal Cues
Distraction in Early Labour
Intro to Movement
Movement - The Birth Ball
Movement - Walking & Lunging
Movement - With an Epidural
Labour Positions - Hands and Knees
Comfort Measures - Massage
Comfort Measures - Counter Pressure
Comfort Measures - Double Hip Squeeze
Comfort Measures - Using a Scarf
Exploring Birth Positions
A Deep Dive Into Pushing Principles
How Partners Help
Visual Reminders of Comfort Measures
Pushing Principles Reminders
What about a waterbirth?

Module 6 - A Brief Intro to Postpartum

A brief discussion about newborn procedures, settling into the 4th trimester, postpartum mental health, and the importance of postpartum preparation.
Immediately After Birth - Baby
Immediately After Birth - Moms
The Fourth Trimester
Postpartum Planning, Emotions, and Mental Health
Postpartum Realities
Prenatal Conversation for Postpartum Success
Your Postnatal Kit
Eye ointment for my newborn?
If You Had a Csection

Wrapping Up

Conclusions, additional offerings and support. 
Wrapping Up
Upcoming Mini Workshops

Bonus Resources

Birth Insights from a Labour and Delivery Nurse
Resource Library

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