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Fear-Tension-Pain Teaching Tool

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Inspired by the fear-tension-pain cycle, meditation, Brené Brown, and the concept of holding space, I plotted three aspects of labor experience. Everyone feels each cycle at some point in their labor. The goal, of course, is to spend as much time as possible in labor (and life!) feeling at peace. A high level of fear means more tension, which [...]

Oxytocin Handout for Birth

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Use this oxytocin handout at prenatal appointments and in birth classes as a powerful way to help couples understand the importance of environment, relaxation, and love for labor. Here's a handy, easy to read graphic on the science and uses of the hormone oxytocin. When you understand how your body works, you can work with your [...]

Labor Positions Handout

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One way we can make birth more comfortable, easier, and faster is to move around and use various positions for laboring out of bed.  Allowing yourself freedom of movement throughout makes active labor more comfortable and the baby is able to come down more easily. (Buy and download the labor positions pdf here.) This handout [...]

Group B Strep Information Sheet

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Group B Strep Handout and Info Most people want to know about group B strep in pregnancy. What is it? What if I test positive? What are the risks? Teach the basics easily with the group b strep information sheet handout. Answer questions about GBS with evidence! What does it mean? What are the risks [...]
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