Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to your Online Workshop

    • Welcome to your Cesarean Workshop
    • Birthing Philosophy and Goals
    • The current system and what it means to you (care providers and models of care)
    • HIstory of Birth
    • History of Cesareans
    • Your Cesarean Workshop Booklet
    • Before we go any further...
  • 2

    Mindset for Birth

    • What does your mind have to do with your CS birth?
    • Your Autonomic Nervous System - Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic
    • Laws of your Mind
    • How education enhances your relaxation and positive experience
    • Birth Environment
    • Relaxation Exercises for better birthing and healing
    • Cesarean Affirmations
  • 3

    Physically Preparing for Birth

    • Hormones in Pregnancy
    • Bonding in Pregnancy
    • TED talk - When does learning Begin?
    • Ideas for Bonding
    • Comfort Measures in Pregnancy
    • Preparing your body for the best Birth Nutrition
    • Preparing your body for the best birth Exercise
  • 4

    The day of...

    • Birth Preferences
    • Birth Preferences
    • What happens during a Cesarean?
    • What will the day look like?
    • Positive Cesarean Video
    • Benefits of a Gentle Cesarean
  • 5

    Other Useful Resources

    • What to Bring to Hospital
    • Role of your Birth Companion
  • 6

    The Postpartum

    • Breastfeeding
    • Sleeping
    • Extra
    • Postnatal Booklet
    • Before you go...