"Childbirth educators" refers to individuals who teach and provide information about pregnancy, labor, and delivery to expectant parents, helping them understand the process and make informed decisions about their childbirth experience.
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Even if you have an odd schedule, there are many
childbirth educators who will teach private classes for you and your partner at convenient times.
As a certified
childbirth educator since 1978, I am passionate about teaching classes that are grounded in the practical application of highly informative content about the entire birth process.
While it is true that some dads are reluctant to come to childbirth class, a
good childbirth educator is prepared for this possibility.
There were also attorneys, researchers, academics, students, and advocates, but I think I was the only doula and
childbirth educator present.
The nurses and
childbirth educators who lead these classes have seen dads in a variety of emotional states, so don't feel embarrassed or hesitant about asking them for help.
Explore the Passion for Birth website to learn more about why you need this workshop, whether you are already an
experienced childbirth educator or just starting out!
I became a certified
childbirth educator in 1978, and offered birth preparation courses and taught classes in fitness to pregnant and postnatal women for 20 years.
While not all YBE Doulas will choose to offer childbirth classes separately from their doula services, they will receive training, mentorship and certification
as childbirth educators.
I served for many years, on the board of REACHE and am past Board President, (Regional Association
of Childbirth Educators of Puget Sound) and served four years on the Board of Directors of PALS Doulas.
Lamaze International Webinar: The Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing: Key Concepts
for Childbirth Educators with Sarah Buckley, MD
I proceeded to get my DONA Doula Certification — CD (DONA), and my Lamaze
childbirth educator certification to better serve my yoga students as well as other moms, to complete this amazing 9 months journey with me supporting them at their birth.
I encourage you to read this commentary on the failure of the United States to adequately report maternal mortality.1 You may know I began my journey
from childbirth educator and doula to nurse midwife and researcher because I became aware of the
In Season Mom If you have questions or concerns about being an older mother but don't want to join a group, consider contacting Cynthia Wilson James, a
former childbirth educator who delivered her two daughters after age 40.
Debra's passion comes from her years as a Lamaze
International childbirth educator, and birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International where she has taught and worked with women, men, midwives, doulas and physicians in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love and pleasure to birth and life!
Skin to skin care for preterm babies is also important and many NICUs will direct you in how to use skin to skin care to help stabilize your new baby,»
says childbirth educator Robin Weiss.
In regards to BDSM, Lamaze certified
childbirth educator Deena Blumenfeld of Shining Light Prenatal Education tells Romper that it's important, «to separate bondage and domination from sado - masochism, as the two things don't always go together.»
I trained as a postpartum doula, placenta specialist, and Birth Boot Camp
childbirth educator so I could better support, nurture, and educate fellow women.
Childbirth educators like to portray themselves as helpmates of expectant women, offering scientific evidence about various childbirth choices, thereby allowing women to make choices that are right for their personal circumstances.
Our instructor was a
wonderful childbirth educator and doula (a non-medical professional who offers physical and emotional support during labor).
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Leading childbirth educator Nicky Wesson dispels many common myths about home birth and shows how giving birth to your baby in your own home can be the most exciting and fulfilling thing you'll ever do.
I am an International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) certified
childbirth educator offering private and semi-private birth, breastfeeding and postpartum classes in the greater Sacramento area.
Another option is to look for
private childbirth educators in your area; they will sometimes teach a condensed version at your home or coffeehouse.