Childbirth Labor & Delivery (Live Online)

Gain Confidence and Embrace Delivery DayNavigate the 4 Stages of LaborBraxton Hicks vs. Labor Contractions and how to time contractions.When to go to the hospital or call your midwife if your birthing at home.Cervix dilation and when you're ready to push.Optimal pushing positions for delivery and delivering the placenta.After birth, learn how to strengthen early bonding and improve lactation. For a deeper dive, take our Lactation and Newborn Care class.Use Birth Plans for AdvocacyWhat is a birth plan? How does it make your preferences clear?Why birth plans reduce medical interventions.The latest evidence-based best practices and your birth options.The ultimate birth plan template, including birth options, baby monitoring, eating/drinking, pushing positions, and more.How to use your birth plan with providers, family, and Birth Doulas.Reduce Your Childbirth PainThe role of pain during childbirth.Natural pain management techniques: labor positions, breathing and guided visualizations.All about epidurals - should I get one? Do I need one?When your pain may require intervention.For a hands on practice reducing childbirth pain, consider our Childbirth Intensive Package.Optimize Your Support SystemHow your support team assists and advocates for you throughout labor and delivery (they use your birth plan!)How to assemble your ideal support teamHow your family and significant others help during labor and deliveryHow Birth Doulas enhance your comfort and safety, reduce interventions, and lead to better birth outcomes.Reduce C Sections and InterventionsWhy interventions can be necessary and why they are not your fault.Tactics to reduce C Sections and VBAC (vaginal birth after C Section).Inducing labor with medicine (Pitocin) and foley catheters.Assisted delivery with forceps and/or vacuum​How to collaborate with healthcare providers when interventions are needed.Prepare for Postpartum RecoveryWhy a smoother birth often results in a better postpartum period. Postpartum plans - whats in them and why you need one.The 6 Pillars of postpartum recovery.Postpartum Depression - warning signs and when to get help.