The physical process
of normal birth from beginning to end
Exploring our beliefs
Homebirth; a window
into how women’s bodies birth & the importance of Ina May & the Farm
Learning the lingo of
birth professionals
Shifting our
consciousness: Do our words matter?
Reclaiming the pushing
stage
Relaxation; how &
why
Yoga breathing for
birthBecoming an Educated Consumer
Communication,
the cornerstone of preparing a good birth team
Understanding the
benefits, risks & limitations of medical choices
Choices in
pharmaceutical pain relief
Stepping off the natural birth path; the domino theory
& birth
Working within the
system to achieve the birth you want
The art of
negotiation
Claiming your
territory
Being proactive
about episiotomyRole playing
If a Problem Arises
Putting emergencies and complications in perspective
How much do you
know?
Let’s review
Putting things in
perspective
Understanding when
& how to be part of the decision making team
When to turn your
birth over to the pros & what they can do to make it come out right
Understanding grief
& the shadow side of birth
Reconnecting with
the safety, ease & simplicity of birthFacing Our Fears
Exploring our fears
Actively preventing
our fears from becoming our reality
The power of
positive affirmations
Positive
cesareans?: Understanding the process & your choices
Keeping your dreams
for your birth intact
Owning your
responsibility for your birth
Exploring our
beliefs
Birth plans: how
& why
The sounds of birth
Letting go of your
fearsThe sounds of birth: group vocalizing!
The Forgotten Side of Birth; Our Emotions
Traveling through Labor Land
Delving deeper into
the mind/body connection
Exploring our
beliefs
Dealing with emotional blockages
Birth as part of
our sexual life?
Working with birth
“energy”
Learning to be
“present” for her through your touch & intent
Birth RehearsalRelaxation and visualization practice
Teamwork
Tips for your
primary support person
Can he do it all?
Doulas vs. family
or friends
Preparing for the
physical challenges he faces
Positions practice
for active labor & birth
Using your
environment
Belly Dancing for
labor
More
relaxation; letting your "coach" know what works best for
you
Birth RehearsalFocusing On The Baby
Welcoming this
vulnerable new life
Exploring our
beliefs
Recognizing your
baby’s perfection & abilities
Assuming immediate
parental responsibility
Choices to be made
Bonding,
breastfeeding & bliss!
Final Birth
RehearsalBecoming Parents Potluck
Parenting Consciously
Looking at our
parenting messages
Being the "ideal" parent
Becoming a
family/losing a couple
Nurturing yourselves
through this stressful life changing transformation
Learn from experts:
Parents of new babies return to share their experiences
Bon Voyage!
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