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The Understanding Natural Childbirth Techniques eClass is designed to build on the information and skills learned in a standard childbirth preparation class. This online natural birth class is intended for those planning a birth with few to no medical interventions. It highlights the philosophy behind natural childbirth and provides a more in-depth practice of comfort measures for labor. Techniques such as positioning, massage, breathing, and alternative therapies, such as acupressure, visualization, and mindfulness, will be reviewed. Parents and their support people will be well-equipped with various tools for labor and how to apply them in each stage. They will watch several inspiring birth stories and come away with a practice checklist!
What's included?
A variety of videos, including advice from a certified nurse midwife, practice-along exercises, real labor footage showing comfort techniques, and birth stories with parent interviews
Polls, interactive exercises, activities, and reflection pages
Helpful tools and trackers
PDF and audio library
Class completion certificate
Reporting of progress and completion for your organization
"Ask an Educator" feature
Multi-language access: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese.
Accessibility features: Closed captions, read-along audio, image tags for screen readers, and a menu with custom learner settings for those with vision, hearing, or motor impairments, and cognitive disorders, such as dyslexia or ADHD
Topics Covered
Introduction to Natural Childbirth Techniques
Pain in Childbirth
Planning for Your Birth
Relaxation
Mindfulness Practices
Coping Techniques
Personal Stories of Natural Childbirth