THE CFPO Guide To Understanding Birth

With help from a team of childbirth educators we at the CFPO have given you all the resources you need at your fingertips.  Expectant parents have a lot to learn—the right materials make all the difference! See What You Read: Understanding Birth is the most effective way to prepare parents for childbirth. This one-of-a-kind booklet comes with free access to our award-winning, commercial-free website. Here, dozens of online video clips (including several complete birth stories) and printable labor-preparation worksheets are available for use in class, at bedside, and for parents to view at home.


Benefits:

• 66 online video clips – reinforces learning, whether used bedside, in class, or at home
• Standardize your curriculum – use with our Understanding Birth DVD or PowerPoint, or eClass
• Provide parents answers – the printed guide and website provide parents with 24/7 support
• Adaptable – ideal for full-length or condensed classes

Printed Guide Topics Include: Chapter 1: Understanding Pregnancy Third trimester overview, changing emotions, anatomy of pregnancy, discomforts, nutrition, warning signs of problems, hazards to avoid, body mechanics, strength & stretching exercises, special-attention pregnancies Chapter 2: Understanding Labor  Birth is natural, the 4 P’s of labor, signs of prelabor, onset of labor, stages of labor, early labor, active labor, transition, pushing, birth, placenta delivery Chapter 3: Christina’s Birth Unmedicated vaginal birth story, hospital packing checklist (Seven additional birth stories at SeeWhatYouRead.com) Chapter 4: Understanding Comfort Techniques Labor support team, breathing, relaxation, massage, visualization, focal points, hydrotherapy, positions, back labor, long labor, providing support Chapter 5: Understanding Medical Procedures Birth planning & decision making, induction, augmentation, monitoring, IV, medical pain relief, analgesics, epidural anesthesia, other types of medical pain relief, making decisions about pain relief, second stage interventions Chapter 6: Understanding Cesarean Birth  Reasons for cesareans, surgery, family-centered birth, recovery Chapter 7: Understanding Newborns  Newborn procedures, choosing your baby’s healthcare provider, newborn appearance, a newborn’s world Chapter 8: Understanding Postpartum Physical changes, emotions, lifestyle changes & tips, breastfeeding basics 11 Printable Handouts and Worksheets at SeeWhatYouRead.com Baby Information Sheet Baby’s Daily Feeding Log Birth Plan: Checklist Style Birth Plan: Worksheet Style Contraction Timing Chart Daily Food Log & Tips Fetal Movement Count Chart Kegel Information Sheet Labor Partner’s Cheat Sheet Personal Relaxation Chart What to Pack for the Hospital Home