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BEFORE WE BEGIN
Introduction
How the Course is Organised
Book recomendations and resources to explore
1. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Welcome to Communication Skills Module
What does this Module Entail
Understanding the Importance of Effective Communication in Caregiving
Communication Skill and Tools
Self Assessment
Self Assessment Quiz
Personality Type
Personality Type Quiz
COMMUNICATION 1 : EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Effective Communication Presentation PDF
10 ways to have a better conversation
Watch Your Language
A word about language
Non Verbal Cues
Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are
The Importance Of Being Inauthentic
Are There Universal Expressions of Emotions
Brain Lateralization or Hemispheric Dominance - True or Not
My Stroke of Insight
5 Essential Questions
Recording Webinar 1: Communication Module 1
COMMUNICATION 2 : ACTIVE LISTENING
Sem 1 Webinar 2
Active Listening
The Power of Deliberate LIstening | Ronnie Polaneczky
Introduction to Listening
The power of listening | William Ury
Steps to Effective Listening
Empathy
Brené Brown on Empathy vs Sympathy
True Empathy
Aspects of Listening
Refining Your Listening
Pause & Feel
Active Listening Presentation PDF
Recording Webinar 2: Communication Module 2
COMMUNICATION 3 : REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
Reflective Practice; Gaining Perspective
Triune Brain
Reality & Experience; Using Reflective Practice
Art of Reflection
Reflective Models
Reflective Practice Presentation PDF
Triune Brain
Why Did I Do That
A Better Way to Communicate
What is Reflective Practice
Stand Back and See
Sem 1 Webinar 3
Recording Webinar 3: Communication Module 3
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT
Steps for Assignment
Look for Support
Communication Assignment -Reflective Practice
Submit Assignment
2. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Dye's History of Childbirth : Read
The Timeless Way; Video Series
A&P Review Assignment
A&P 1 ORIENTATION
Introduction to Anatomy
Anatomical Orientation
External Anatomy
Internal organs
Female Reproductive System
Study Guide - A&P 1 Orientation
Study Guide Module 1 Orientation - Download
Resource: Colouring Pages for Anatomy
Resource: Female Reproductive System Colouring Pages
A&P 2 PELVIS
Bipedal Evolution
Rethinking Pelvic Typologies and the Human Birth Mechanism
Types of Pelvis
Pelvis Bones & Joints
Pelvic Landmarks
Bones of the Pelvis - Hip Bones
Pelvic Dimensions
Pelvic Floor
Pelvic Floor - The Pelvic Diaphragm
Fetal Skull
Fetal head and Pelvis
Movement through the Pelvis - Stations
Study Guide A&P 2 Pelvis
Study Guide Module 2 Pelvis - Download
Recording Webinar 5: A&P 1&2 : Orientation&Pelvis
A&P 3 UTERUS & PHYSIOLOGY OF PREGNANCY
Anatomy of the Uterus
Internal Anatomy of the Uterus
Cervix and More
Maternal Adaptation in Pregnancy
Maternal Physiology
Study Guide A&P 3 Uterus & Physiology
Study Guide Module 3 Downloa
Sem 1: Webinar 6: A&P 3
Recording Webinar 6: A&P 3 Uterus and Physiology of Pregnancy
A&P 4 BABY'S SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
What are Baby's Support Structures
Placenta
Low Lying Placenta
Bleeding During Pregnancy
Umbilical Cord
Amniotic Fluid & Membranes
Growth of the Baby
Fertilization
From Embryo to Fetus 1
From Embryo to Fetus 2
Slides Module 4 Growth & Changes
Study Guide A&P 4 Embryonic Structures
Study Guide 4 Embryonic Structures - Download
Webinar 7: A&P 4
A&P 5 HORMONES & PREPARATION FOR BIRTH
HORMONAL PHYSIOLOGY - Executive Summary
Hormonal physiology-of-childbearing
Webinar 8: A&P 5
A&P 6 LABOUR LAND AND POSTPARTUM CHANGES
How labour Begins - Contractions
Membrane Release
Understanding labourland
Early labour
Active Labour
Transition
Birth of the Baby
Postpart Changes and Needs
Postpartum Changes
Slides Module 6 Labour land
Webinar 9: A&P 6
Recording Webinar 9: A&P 6
A&P 7 BIRTH AND BEYOND
Physiology of Birth
Cardiovascular Adaptation at Birth
More Adaptations for the Baby
Resources: Additional Readings
Webinar 10 : A&P7
Recording Webinar 10 : A&P7
A&P 8 BREASTS AND BREASTFEEDING
Suck on This
Breast Anatomy
Lactogenesis
Signals for Making Milk
Breastfeeding; More than Just Food with Yasmin Effath
Webinar 11: A&P 8
Recording Webinar 11: A&P 8
3. IN LABOUR SUPPORT
Webinar 12 : A&P Review and Opening Doula Skills in Labor
Doula Skills Assignment
Elements of Labour Support Webinar by Neha
Recording - Webinar 12 : A&P Review and Opening Doula Skills in Labor
DS 1 PAIN THEORIES
Doula Support
Let's Talk About Pain
Gate Control Theory
Reimagining Pain
Pain and Fear
Pain in Labour - Dr Sarah Buckley
Pain in Women's Health; A Multi-Faceted Approach Toward Understanding
Webinar 13: DS 1 Pain
Recording - Webinar 13: DS 1 Pain
DS 2 POSITION AND MOVEMENT
Reviewing the Pelvis
How the Baby Moves through the Pelvis
Cardinal Movements
Upright Positions
Other Positions
Positions slides
Resource: Positions in Labour
Movement in Labour
Webinar 14: DS2 Positions & Movement
Recording - Webinar 14: DS2 Positions & Movement
DS 3 TOUCH
Introduction to Touch
Dacher Keltner on Touch
Massage for Relaxation
Massage for Pain Relief
Double Hip Squeeze
Stimulating Hands and Feet
Resource; Massage Techniques
Study resource DS 3 : Acupressure for Pain Relief in Labour
Accupressure
LI4 Point for Accupressure
SP6 Point for Accupressure
Acupressure Points for Labor Pain with Leslie Stager RN, LMT
Webinar 15: DS3 Touch & Massage
Recording - Webinar 15: DS3 Touch & Massage
DS 4 BREATHING AND RELAXATION
Why Breathe
Breathwork in Labour
Breathwork and Vocalisation
When in Doubt, Breathe Out
Steps to Relaxation
Nature Relaxation Script
Body Scan Relaxation Script
Webinar 16: DS4 Breathing and Relaxation
Recording - Webinar 16: DS4 Breathing and Relaxation
DS 5 OTHER COMFORT MEASURES
Aroma In Labour
Complementary Therapies
Simple Everyday Comforts
Simple Rebozo Techniques
Study Resource: Birthing tools
Comfort Measures with Tools - 1
Comfort Measures with Tools - 2
Webinar 17: DS 5 Other Comfort Measures
Recording - Webinar 17: DS 5 Other Comfort Measures
4. MODELS OF MATERNITY CARE
Current Maternity Paradigm
Different Definitions of Birth
Expectant Management of Labour
Active Management of Labour
First; Do No Harm
BOOK: Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering - Sarah J Buckley
Study resource: Medical Interventions
MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND INTERVENTION IN LABOUR
Different Types of Medical Interventions
Hospital Routines
Hospital Routines on Admission
Start & Speed Up
Fetal heart rate monitoring devices
Fetal Heart Monitoring
Epidural
Internal Exams
Webinar 18: Medical Interventions #1
Recording - Webinar 18: Medical Interventions #1
MEDICAL PROCEDURE FOR BIRTH AND BABY
C Section Simplified
Birth Interventions
Procedure for MotherBaby
Webinar 19: Medical Interventions #2
Recording - Webinar 19: Medical Interventions #2
Webinar 19 (continued)
Recording - Webinar 19 (continued)
BIRTH PLANS
Introduction to Birth Plans
Where do decisions come from
Gathering Information
Birth Options Sheet
Birth preference option intake DC
Ten Foot Tower
Note on 10 feet tower
Webinar 20: Birth Plans
Recording - Webinar 20: Birth Plans
GENTLE BIRTH CHOICES
Gentle Birth Choices
Barbara Harper, Suzanne Arms - Gentle Birth Choices-Healing Arts Press (2005)
CLIENT INTERACTIONS
Normal Birth?
Assignment - Client Interaction
PRENATAL INTERACTION #1 KNOW YOUR CLIENT
Different needs
Safety
What everybody does
Women taking charge
One size does not fit all
Client Intake
Support and Expectation Questionnaire for Dad
PRENATAL INTERACTION #2 CREATING SAFETY
Expectations
Well begun is half done
Road map of Safety
Choosing the careprovider and place of Birth
Webinar 21 : Prenatal Meetings
Recording - Webinar 21 : Prenatal Meetings
DOULA WORK & ETHICS
Challenges in Doula Work
Practical approach to challenges
Consider this ....
Ethics
Ethics Intro
Autonomy
Do No Harm
Justice
Steps to Ethical Conduct
Scope of Work
What is Normal Childbirth
Doula Collective Brochure
Professional Brief
Ethics of Caring
An Overview of Ethics in Maternal Child Nursing
Webinar 22: Ethics and scope of practice
Recording - Webinar 22: Ethics and scope of practice
POSTNATAL INTERACTION
Introduction to Postnatal Interaction
Aspects of Interaction
Debriefing the Birth Story
New Mom and Baby
Postnatal care -is it an afterthought
Postnatal care -is it an afterthought
Character Of Newborn
Assignment: New Born Information
Webinar 23: Post Natal Meeting