Clearing the Slate and Fostering Empowerment
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Introduction - Formula for Classes (3:36)
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Main Principles For An Empowered Birth (6:48)
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Birth is not outcome oriented, but empowerment oriented (7:16)
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Bailey's Birth Story (7:05)
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How to Begin “Clearing Your Slate” and Painting a New Mental Picture of Birth (12:01)
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Creating Your Own Birthing Vocabulary (7:46)
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You Have the Right to Choose What Information You Seek and Absorb (6:33)
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Working With and Dissolving Your Fears (13:06)
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Journal Topic and Chat - What makes you lose your sense of self? (10:13)
Enhancing Your Mind – Body – Spirit Health
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How to Integrate With the Transformation That Is Always Taking Place Within You (3:20)
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What Feeds You? What Depletes You? Learn How to Own Your Energy (5:12)
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How to Make Your Home a Sanctuary (7:21)
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How Nature Can Support Your Journey Into Motherhood (7:18)
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Overview of Creating Your Birth Preferences (10:41)
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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Birth Preferences (19:15)
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Nutrition - Nurturing the Body With Food (8:10)
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Exercise - Training Your Endorphins to Release (12:37)
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What is Hypnosis? (2:49)
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What Does Hypnosis Feel Like? (2:01)
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Why Surrendering to Sensitivity and Vulnerability is Crucial (6:49)
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Journal Topic and Chat: What fear comes up when you think about allowing yourself to really be seen (7:08)
The Journey of Labor
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How to Connect With the Flow of Energy Within and Around You (14:19)
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Preparing for the Unknown of Childbirth (13:22)
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Soothing the Intensity of Labor - Perineal tissue massage, pressure points, light touch massage, facial massage and birth companion touch (16:48)
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Soothing the Intensity of Labor (Part 2)- Birth positions and hip squeeze (11:21)
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Breathing Techniques (11:32)
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Natural Ways to Induce Labor (9:59)
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Creating Your Ideal Birth Environment (14:05)
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What to Expect From Early Labor (14:23)
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What to Expect From Active Labor (10:37)
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What to Expect From Transition (3:42)
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What to Expect From the Emergence of Baby (12:37)
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Journal Topic and Chat: What is the thing that brings up fear for you when you think about your birth experience? (8:06)
Nurturing Your Relationships
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Power of Support - Building Your Community (19:14)
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Importance of Choosing a Medical Care Provider You Trust (7:57)
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Why and How to Begin Prenatal Bonding - Connecting With Baby (6:00)
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Nurturing Your Relationship With Your Self (4:40)
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Breastfeeding Basics (7:30)
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Breastfeeding Positions (3:52)
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Common Breastfeeding Questions (7:57)
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Baby Care Questions Answered (7:12)
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Sleep, Temperature Control, and Infant Massage (7:54)
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What to Expect From Your Postpartum Body (10:42)
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Journal Topic and Chat- How do you notice when you’re starting to get “off” and not investing in your well being? (5:05)
