Childbirth education

This is a great prop to show what goes into a c-section! Perfect for childbirth education teachers and doulas. Informational without being hyper-realistic.

Calling all childbirth educators! It Starts With Birth has designed professional, modern and visually appealing posters to use for your childbirth education classes. These 2 digital downloads provide useful visuals for labouring positions and pushing descriptions with descriptions and benefits of each. Shop now by clicking the link to visit our website! #childbirtheducation #educator #doula #midwife #itstartswithbirth

When I talk with my doula clients and childbirth education students, after they have given birth they often comment that the practice that they did prior to birth was a huge help during labor and birth. I believe that couples who spend time practicing comfort measures and coping techniques before the first contraction even starts feel more relaxed and prepared for the big day.

Looking for the best labor positions for easier childbirth? It is still quite common to lie flat on your back during labor and delivery despite being one of the worst birth positions! Curious about which positions other pregnant moms used? Check out this survey of more than 500 moms (and share your own experience)! Important childbirth education and preparation, pregnancy care, pregnancy help for easy labor, and unmedicated birth tips.

As I try not to get sucked into the spending frenzy I see around me, I offer up today’s Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators activity that involves simple items that you may already have...

This PRINTABLE handout provides an overview of the phases of labor for expecting families. Includes general timeline of each phase, what to expect, and tips for what they may do next. It makes a great resource for new moms and expectant mothers to familiarize with postpartum changes. It also makes a great resource for birth/postpartum doulas, birth workers, and nurses to use to educate their clients. Disclaimer: This handout is not to be used as medical advice. Please do your own research…

Gina, MS, & Roxanne, RN, BSN on Instagram: "What is Happening during a contraction?? Comment “CHILDBIRTH” for the direct link to our childbirth education for more education to help breakdown the mystery of birth! When your body is contracting during labor, as the cervix dilates and effaces it builds up and thickens the fundus. The fundus is what pushes baby down onto the cervix and eventually OUT of the body! When we have the practice contractions or Braxton hicks contractions, this…

I knew labor and delivery was painful, but there were some things I didn't know when I was going through childbirth. Here are some things that I wish I knew before I had my baby about giving birth. #mommyonpurpose #childbirth #laboranddelivery

Pin for later. Birth preferences checklist, click the link to the post for a free downloadable simple birth plan template. Childbirth education is a valuable pregnancy planning resource for moms to be as they prepare for baby to ensure a positive birthing experience.