Birth education

Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

Labor Positions Handout - Better Birth Blog

It's now more common that moms give birth in other positions than flat on their back. What position did you give birth in? Vote in this poll on birth positions!

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

I developed this tool after taking childbirth classes with a great doula. I wrote notes for my childbirth and I made some drawings. During my second pregnancy, I got into… Read More →

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Unmedicated Birth Educator + Doula | Carlee on Instagram: "There are SO many ways to minimize pain during birth, and going without an epidural does NOT mean you will have to suffer! Want a full cheat-sheet to unmedicated comfort measures? Check out my free download! It includes: 👉🏻 40+ comfort measures listed by type 👉🏻Comfort measures for each phase of labor 👉🏻17 different labor positions to try 👉🏻Comfort measures to practice before labor starts 👉🏻The research that goes…

Gina, MS, & Roxanne, RN, BSN on Instagram: "Pushing Positions with an epidural! Follow @mamastefit for more tip on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum fitness and education Not all of us will have an Unmedicated birth or even wants an Unmedicated birth and THATS OKAY! For those that get an epidural, many worry they will have to push on their back now! NOT TRUE!! You can push in all sorts of positions, just like the people in this pictures! ⭐️Hands and Knees is a favorite, this can be done over…

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.

Christina Nikki Bergen | PILATES + PELVIC HEALTH on Instagram: "You get one pelvic floor - ONE! And pregnancy and childbirth can really take its toll. There are ways you can protect your pelvic floor and likely reduce perineal tearing! When it’s safe to do so, labouring down and pushing in upright, sacrum-freeing positions like side lying or hands and knees are two evidence-based ways to reduce pelvic floor trauma. Self-advocating can be HARD during birth. Having knowledge and education…