Modules in Detail
WEEK 1 - What do our birth statistics reveal about the birth culture?
We will explore structural issues and trends within the birth culture informed by brand new statistics released in Australia’s July 2022 Mothers and Babies Report. Birth stories will illustrate these trends.
WEEK 2 - Common Pathways to Interventions
Understand why the healthy low-risk and motivated women in front of you – your client – can nonetheless end up experiencing what is commonly called the ‘cascade of interventions’.
WEEK 3 - Pain Dynamics and the unintended consequences of epidurals
In present birth culture the seduction of the epidural is immense, however many women, and supporting practitioners, are unaware of the resulting consequences – the ‘epidural cascade’.
You will also receive links and details to an array of recommended resources throughout the course.
BONUS MATERIALS
You will also receive 5 incredibly useful resources to use, not only for your own education but also as guides for your clients to help them prepare for an informed birth experience with choices that align with them.
5 Bonus Guides to use with your clients
- Critical considerations as you prepare for birth
- Graciously waiting on Baby
- Oxytocin Under Threat (including detailed ways to Boost oxytocin before, during and after birth)
- Designing your Birth Circuit for Normal Birth
- Epidurals - the modern way of birth but what about the baby? Including details on the 4 Brain Wave States of Birth and recommendations about Skin to Skin Contact (SSC)