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During childbirth, it is important for pregnant women to be as comfortable and relaxed in the labor and birthing environment as possible. Learn all about the environment and state of mind when giving birth with tips from a certified doula and birthing educator in this free pregnancy video series.
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When in childbirth, it is the old, instinctual part of the brain, that functions to push a woman through labor regardless of the environment. Learn more about old brain function during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
In childbirth, the new brain function, or logical, thinking brain, can often interfere with a woman's natural instincts during labor and make for a stressful birthing environment. Learn more about new brain function during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
Who to allow in the delivery room or in the childbirth environment during childbirth is an important decision for any pregnant woman. Determine who to allow in the delivery room or in the childbirth environment with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
Water, showers and baths are great for labor pain relief during the childbirth process. Learn more about using water for labor pain relief during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
Many women giving birth use music and sound to help relieve labor pains. Use music and sound for labor pain relief during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
When giving birth, having freedom of movement in the childbirth environment can be very beneficial for pregnant women. Learn more about freedom of movement during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
In a hospital environment, nurses play an important role for women in childbirth. Learn more about the nurse's role during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
A doula's job is to make the childbirth environment comfortable for a woman in labor. Learn more about the role of a doula during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
When a pregnant women goes into labor, it is often advised that she wait as long as possible before going to the hospital environment. Learn more about when to go to the hospital during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
Deciding who will deliver the baby is an important decision for every pregnant woman. Learn more about how to choose who will deliver the baby with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
Childbirth is one of the most difficult, painful, and also joyful events that can occur in a woman's life. After nive months of pregnancy, a woman will begin the labor process to deliver a baby. There are generally three stages of labor. The first stage is the shortening and dilation of the cervix and begins once the cervix has dilated to three centimeters. Contractions also begin in the first stage of labor, though they may be irregular and sporadic. The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is fully dilated. At this time the mother will begin to push. In the final stage of labor, the placenta will detach from the uterine wall and the baby will be delivered from the birth canal. In this free video series, a certified doula and birthing educator demonstrates how a pregnant woman can control the labor and birthing environment. Being as comfortable and relaxed as possible during childbirth is an important part of the labor process. Learn how to handle labor pain with water, music and freedom of movement. Get tips on who to let into the birthing room and how to choose who delivers the baby. Pregnancy can be a scary time, but with the right knowledge and information giving birth can also be very empowering.
Lauren Ryan Lauren Ryan has been CSBE (Certified Supported Birth Educated) through Jana Warner, a Doula who she studied under in West Los Angeles. She has been teaching for five years privately, and also at Mother's Haven in Los Angeles. In addition to teaching, Ryan has also been a certified Doula (CSBD) for two years in hospitals and at home.<BR />www.supportedbirthclass.com. <BR />818-371-3142<BR />laurensbirthclass@yahoo.comdkdk
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