*Replaces the previous 2004 version! Current: techniques, guidelines, and other new pertinent information have been incorporated into the films to reflect today's standards of care. This new series is also organized differently so that it is more linear, and easier for the student to understand. New information has also been added.
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Clinical assignments to prenatal clinics for labor and delivery units are difficult to arrange. Even if students are assigned to these areas, there is no guarantee they will witness a birth. This comprehensive series contains real-time footage of women as they go through the gestational period, experiencing prenatal assessments, have complications that are diagnosed and treated, endure labor, utilize pharmacolohic and nonpharmacologic methods of pain management, have either a vaginal or cesarean delivery, and receive post-partum care. This video series also provides students with information on the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy as well as fetal development. Each of the five programs in this series has an accompanying Instructor's Guide with objectives, a glossary, previewing and post-viewing tests as well as discussion questions to promote critical thinking of students.

THE ANTEPARTUM PERIOD
The program explores the three trimesters of antepartum period, describing the maternal physiologic alterations that occur as well as fetal development. Assessments of the mother-to-be during routine prenatal visits are presented. In addition, the common discomforts of pregnancy are outlined as are methods to alleviate them. Furthermore, screening tests that are available to detect fetal physical and genetic abnormalities are also described. This program provides the student with information on the anatomic and physiologic changes of the woman's body during pregnancy as well as fetal development through photographs, art, and animation. In addition, there is a focus on prenatal assessments performed during each trimester, including screenings for gestational diabetes and fetal genetic abnormalities or physical anomalies. 32 minutes
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COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY
Explores some of the most common complications of pregnancy including spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), ectopic pregnancy, Rh Incompatibility, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, placental abruption, pregnancy induced hypertension/pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and preterm delivery. Patient assessment techniques will be discussed and demonstrated and treatment modalities will be presented. This program has an accompanying Instructor's Guide, which include objectives, a glossary, previewing and post-viewing tests as well as discussion questions to promote critical thinking in students. 29 minutes
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LABOUR AND VAGINAL DELIVERY
Focuses on vaginal birth describing and showing women going through the stages of labor and delivery. Both the physiologic and emotional aspects of this period will be covered. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods of pain control are addressed. In addition, the role of a birthing coach is explored. 26 minutes
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CESAREAN DELIVERY
Concentrates on the mother who is having a cesarean delivery. The rationale for type of delivery as well as the physical and psychological aspects of this procedure are explained. In addition, the analgesic management and surgical preparation are discussed... Additionally, the role of a coach during the procedure is explored. 20 minutes

POSTPARTUM CARE
Includes information on breast-feeding, hormonal changes, and physiologic healing of the birth process, whether vaginal or cesarean delivery. Parent teaching is also featured. Clinical assignments to prenatal clinics or labor and delivery units are difficult to arrange and many women are discharged soon after delivery, therefore, caring for these women may not be possible for students. Because this video was filmed with real patients who needed various forms of care and teaching, students can witness the assessments made, interventions given to alleviate discomfort, and nurse-mother interactions in which parenting techniques are discussed. 29 minutes
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