Know Your Options
Birth Choices Classes
After taking this session, I had a Dad comment, "I thought it was just epidural, or no epidural."
You have a LOT of choices when it comes to your birth. Each segment you learn about different choices you have at different times.
You can watch them all, OR just the episodes that are interesting to you!
Each Episode lasts approximately 15 minutes. I present balanced information, covering the pros and cons of each choice, so you can choose what is best for YOU!
Introductory Episode: Birth Choices Overview
This is a free sample class.
Learn the 8 easy questions to ask to help you make the BEST choices during birth!
Part A
Part B
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Other Episodes Coming by Spring 2012
Episode 1: Choices of Care Provider
Learn about the different care providers you can choose from. What questions can you ask to be sure they are the right fit for you? Does it really matter? Aren't they just there to catch?
Episode 2: Choices of Birth Location
Look at the different places you can birth and the pros and cons of both.
Episode 3: Choices Before Birth
Do you need regular vaginal exam in late pregnancy?
What exactly is stripping the membranes?
Can late term ultrasounds cause more harm than good?
Episode 4: Induction: A Good Choice? Ready now!
I created a 30 minute lesson just for this hot topic.
How can you know if an induction is right for you?
What are the important questions you should ask before induction?
If you choose an induction, what can you do to help it be a positive experience?
Episode 5: Choices When Get to Hospitals
From wearing a hospital gown, vaginal exams and getting an IV to going without food or drink - we look at it all!
Episode 6: Choices During Birth
Is it best to break my water?
When is pitocin a good idea?
What about fetal monitoring?
What about Epidurals?
How can 2 hours help me avoid a cesarean?
Episode 7: Choices During Pushing
If I can't lay on my back to sleep, why do they want me to while pushing?
Plus Episiotomy and Coached Pushing.
Episode 8: Choices for you and Baby After Birth
Pitocin after birth?
What about eye drops for the baby?
Circumsision and Vaccines covered too.
