Birth Learning Modules
Each of the About Birth Program's six learning modules cover a physical, emotional or psychological aspect of pregnancy and birth. Factual information is presented alongside real-life stories and practical ideas, allowing users to gain an informed, well-rounded attitude to their birth journey.
55
Videos
14
Resources
$85
6-months access
The Birth Process
Module 1
Explore the stages of Labour and look at what happens inside your body throughout the birth process; what signs you should look out for and when you should go to the hospital.
- Pre-Labour
- Early First Stage Labour
- Active Labour
- Transition
- Second Stage Labour
- Third Stage Labour
Creating a Positive Birth Experience
Module 2
Understand how the body responds to external influences and learn techniques that help you stay calm during birth.
- Hormones in Labour
- How to Feel Safe in Labour
- The Benefits of Support
- How to Explore Fears and Concerns
- Writing a Birth Plan
Practical Tools and Tips
Module 3
Learn how to work with your body, ways your partner can support you physically and mentally. Download the relaxation and birth visualisation resources.
- Optimal Positioning for Baby
- Best Positions for Birth
- Breathing Techniques
- Massage for Labour
- Relaxation Techniques
When Things Don't Go According to Plan
Module 4
Review medical interventions – what they are and how they can be used during labour – including Drugs, Assisted Deliveries and Caesarean Sections.
- Types of Medical Intervention
- Induction
- Assisted Delivery
- Caesarean Section
- Medical Pain Relief
- The ‘Cascade of Intervention’
Baby's Arrived - Now What?
Module 5
Find out what to expect during the first few days, how your body changes and going home with your baby.
- The First Few Hours
- Breastfeeding
- The First Week After Birth
- The Transition Into Parenthood
- The Best Tips from Parents of Newborns
Looking for More
Module 6
Hear from health professionals on their best tips for positive birth, parents sharing their real-life birth stories and answer the most common questions around birth.
- Advice from Health Professionals
- The Practicalities of Birth
- Special Advice for Dads and Partners
- Real Birth Stories
