Begin at the Beginning
Foundations (watch first, before getting into techniques!)
Primary Techniques for the First Stage (Thinning & Opening of the Cervix)
Additional Techniques for the First Stage
Hypnosis, Breathing and Relaxation for 2nd Stage of Labor (Moving Baby Down Through Open Cervix)
Preparing Physically
Positive Provider Interactions
Support Person's Role (Includes Review of Techniques)
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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