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
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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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How to Enhance Practice with Secondary Techniques & Position Changes
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Questions? Ask Tracy in a Live Session
More Ways Partner Can Support the First Stage
Techniques for 2nd Stage of Labor (Birthing Phase, Once the Cervix is Open)
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)
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Questions? Ask Tracy in a Live Session
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)
Just a few birth stories
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