Classes taught outside the hospital may equip you with in - depth information about coping skills,
physiology of labor and birth, emotional aspects, and childbirth options.
Not exact matches
* anatomy
and physiology of second
births and beyond * special considerations for parents planning a VBAC * preparing for the
birth process with other children at home * a review
of comfort measures for
labor * how to work with your previous
birth experiences * a review
of postpartum recovery, breastfeeding,
and newborn care * sibling support
and integration
This 4 - session course covers anatomy
and physiology of labor, normal variations
of labor and birth, natural pain relief strategies, comfort measure techniques,
and discusses the practice
of mindfulness with relaxation
and visualization exercises.
A Doula recognizes
birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
and understands the
physiology of birth and the emotional needs
of a woman in
labor.
In conclusion, Sarah Buckley's «Hormonal
Physiology of Childbearing» is an impressive exploration
of the major hormonal influences underlying all aspects
of the
labor and birth process.
Understanding the normal
physiology of pregnancy,
labor,
birth and the early postpartum period provides you with the knowledge essential for working with pregnant women.
«According to the evidence summarized in this report, the innate hormonal
physiology of mothers
and babies — when promoted, supported,
and protected — has significant benefits for both during the critical transitions
of labor,
birth,
and the early postpartum
and newborn periods, likely extending into the future by optimizing breastfeeding
and attachment.
Her 16 page paper, «Ecstatic
Birth,» (Buckley, 2010) guides educators
and doula trainers, who rely heavily on her explanations
of hormonal
physiology in childbearing, for teaching about
labor physiology and psychology
and the impact
of care practices.
This 6 - class course covers common tests, procedures,
and alternatives during pregnancy
and labor, anatomy
and physiology of birth, variations
of labor,
birth plans, natural comfort measures, medical pain management, avoiding unnecessary interventions
and a c - section,
labor scenarios,
and discusses mindfulness practices
and relaxation exercises.
An in - depth review
of the anatomy
and physiology of pregnancy,
labor and birth sets the foundation for teachers» understanding
of the myriad benefits
of Hatha Yoga for pregnancy.