Affirmations are words or phrases that are positive, validating, and empowering. Used through pregnancy they can prepare women to cope with labor. As well they are useful with managing all forms of stress. ($2.95, buy printable Birth Affirmation cards) Even if an affirmation is used only during the birth experience for the first time, the right … Read moreAffirmations: a simple birth tool
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Whether you are a new or an experienced childbirth educator we all need strategies to effectively teach and reach the childbearing families we serve. When I first began teaching years ago I stumbled upon these materials by Janelle Durham and they were a big help to me in developing my class formats, especially an all … Read moreChildbirth Education Teaching Ideas
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Childbirth Connection has revised their long standing booklet, What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section. The booklet answers important questions and concerns about cesarean birth. It helps pregnant women to reflect on the benefits and risks of surgical birth. It also guides them on how to discuss this topic with their care … Read moreFree Childbirth Education Booklets