Class 5: Second & Third Stage Labor
Assignments
Reading: Workbook pg.77-87, Pampers book pg.6-7, BirthSense ch. 7,8,9
Exercise: Pregnancy exercise (kegels, squats, pelvic rocks, good posture) & regular exercise (swimming, yoga, walking)
Nutrition: Keep up with great eating- this week try to focus on getting your greens and orange/yellow foods!
Relaxation: Practice daily (see relaxation guide p.58-59)
**Email or Bring me a draft of your birth plan and you'll get a little reward!**
Exercise: Pregnancy exercise (kegels, squats, pelvic rocks, good posture) & regular exercise (swimming, yoga, walking)
Nutrition: Keep up with great eating- this week try to focus on getting your greens and orange/yellow foods!
Relaxation: Practice daily (see relaxation guide p.58-59)
**Email or Bring me a draft of your birth plan and you'll get a little reward!**
Follow-up/Links
Placenta Encapsulation
Clip on Good Morning Utah explaining Placenta Encapsulation
PlacentaWise FAQ (local company)
Placenta Encapsulation: the story of missing evidence (theFeministBreeder)
PlacentaBenefits.info (more information and a directory of some providers)
Video from Mama Natural: Not everyone has a positive experience with placenta pills
*Lots of local ladies offer this service- check under the "Resources" tab or let me know if you want contact info*
**There are various methods of encapsulation, so please do some research when choosing a provider and ask good questions.**
Birth Plans
A template I created (you can use this to send me your draft if you prefer....or email me a doc or bring a draft)
A few bullet points on this sample birth plan
Birthing Naturally Sample Plans
Childbirth.org Interactive Birth Plan Creator
Pushing Positions