Begin at the Beginning
Foundations (watch first, before getting into techniques!)
Primary Techniques for the First Stage (Thinning & Opening of the Cervix)
Additional Hypnotic Techniques for the First Stage
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Heavy Hand (rapid physical relaxation, use during / between surges) (3:03)
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100/A (rapid focus, quiet racing thoughts, use during / between surges) (4:11)
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All's well, baby (emotional calm, use during / between surges) (5:57)
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Hypnosis Scripts (19:12)
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Practicing with these additional hypnotic techniques
Additional Support for the First Stage
Hypnosis, Breathing, & Relaxation for 2nd Stage of Labor (Moving Baby Down Through Open Cervix)
Preparing Physically
Positive Provider Interactions
Path of Labor
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Packing the Bag (10:06)
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Encouraging Labor to Begin (7:00)
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Waters Release, Mucous Plug Release (4:47)
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First Stage of Labor (the cervix is softening, thinning, opening) (21:42)
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Arriving at the Hospital (tips for the trip and triage) (6:12)
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First Stage to Second Stage (Superpower Hour, cervix ready to open) (4:03)
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Second Stage of Labor (birthing your baby) (9:09)
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Third Stage of Labor (birth of the placenta) (3:18)
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Conclusion and Next Steps (3:19)
Other Paths
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What's a Complication? (3:48)
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Breech Strategies (4:20)
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IVs and Artificial Release of Membranes (3:06)
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Monitoring Options in the Hospital (6:19)
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Induction and Augmentation (6:55)
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Second Stage Labor Interventions (3:46)
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Episiotomy (1:15)
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Pitocin in the Third Stage of Labor (3:31)
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Surgical Birth (10:37)
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Medications for Comfort (16:01)
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